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Starting a Dutch FiveM roleplay server: the checklist
Most Dutch roleplay servers don't fail on technology, but on the lack of a plan. With this checklist you sort out your concept, team, framework, whitelist and Discord before launch night.
17 Aug 2026
Securing your Minecraft server: whitelist, permissions, DDoS
A wrecked spawn or a leaked op account happens fast, but the most important security work takes an evening at most. From whitelist and LuckPerms to backups and the DDoS protection that's included by default at MC-Node.
17 Aug 2026
A backup strategy for your Minecraft server that really works
A crash, a botched plugin update or griefing can wipe out months of building. With panel backups, a smart schedule, off-server copies and a tested restore, you're back online within fifteen minutes.
17 Aug 2026
Setting up a modpack server: Forge, NeoForge and Fabric
You rarely pick the mod loader yourself: the modpack determines whether you run Forge, NeoForge or Fabric. Here's how to install a server pack, give it enough RAM and quickly track down the culprit after a crash.
17 Aug 2026
Setting up an economy server: the right plugins and settings
An economy gives your Minecraft server purpose and cohesion, but a skewed balance wrecks it just as fast. From Vault and shops to Jobs and ranks: here's how to build an economy that's still fun three months in.
17 Aug 2026
Java and Bedrock on one server: crossplay with Geyser
Want friends on phone or console to join your Java server? With Geyser and Floodgate they can, without your Java players noticing a thing.
17 Aug 2026
How to make a FiveM server in 2026: the complete guide
Setting up your own FiveM server is easier than you think. From license key to txAdmin and your first players: here's how to go from nothing to a running server, step by step.
17 Aug 2026
Fixing FiveM server lag: from OneSync to heavy scripts
Lag on your FiveM server is almost always caused by scripts, the database or hardware — not by 'FiveM itself'. With txAdmin, resmon and the built-in profiler you'll find the real cause within an evening.
17 Aug 2026
Installing FiveM scripts safely (and spotting malware)
One bad script and a stranger has admin on your FiveM server. Here's how to install resources properly via fxmanifest and server.cfg — and spot backdoors before you hit start.
17 Aug 2026
Getting and setting up a FiveM license key (Cfx.re Keymaster)
Without a license key, your FiveM server won't even start. Here's how to request a free key via Cfx.re Keymaster in minutes, add it to your server.cfg correctly and fix the most common error messages.
17 Aug 2026
ESX or QBCore: which framework for your roleplay server?
ESX and QBCore are both free and proven, but differ considerably in community, script availability and maintenance. We put them side by side honestly and give concrete advice per server type.
17 Aug 2026
Keeping your Discord bot online 24/7: the hosting guide
A Discord bot on your own PC goes offline the moment you do. With the right hosting your bot runs 24/7, restarts itself after a crash and keeps your token safe.
17 Aug 2026