Knowledge Base
Everything you need to configure, optimize, and scale your ultra-low latency game servers.
How to Connect to Your CS2 Server: A Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide to finding your IP address and connecting to your Counter-Strike 2 server using the developer console.
Optimizing Minecraft Server Performance: Eliminate Lag
Learn how to tweak your server.properties and install optimization mods like PaperMC and Lithium for a lag-free experience.
Understanding DDoS Protection for Game Servers
Discover how GameSphere's 17+ Tbps DDoS protection keeps your server online during Layer 3, Layer 4, and Layer 7 attacks.
How to Install Rust Oxide/UMod and Plugins
A comprehensive guide on installing Oxide (UMod) on your Rust server and adding your first plugins.
Essential CS2 Server Commands and CVARs
Master your CS2 server with this cheat sheet of the most important RCON commands and CVARs for competitive play.
How to Schedule Automatic Server Wipes in Rust
Automate your Rust server wipes including map and blueprint resets using GameSphere's scheduled tasks.
Choosing the Right Server Hardware for Minecraft
Understand the difference between single-thread performance, RAM requirements, and storage speed for Minecraft servers.
Fixing Network Latency (Ping) and Packet Loss
A troubleshooting guide to identifying and resolving high ping, rubber-banding, and packet loss on your game servers.
How to Install Custom Maps on a CS2 Server
Learn how to load Steam Workshop maps on your CS2 server for surf, bhop, or custom competitive matches.
Securing Your Game Server from Griefers
Implement allowlists, backups, and anti-cheat measures to protect your community from hackers and trolls.
Setting Up a BungeeCord/Waterfall Network
Connect multiple Minecraft servers together using a BungeeCord or Waterfall proxy network.
Understanding Game Server Tick Rates
What is a tick rate? Discover why 64-tick and 128-tick servers matter for competitive accuracy in games like CS2 and Valorant.
How to Optimize Your Palworld Server for High Player Counts
Learn the best settings to reduce memory leaks and rubberbanding on a high-population Palworld dedicated server.
Setting Up an ARK: Survival Ascended Crossplay Server
Enable cross-platform play on your ARK: Survival Ascended server to allow Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation players to join.
Understanding GameSphere Billing and Proration
Learn how upgrades, downgrades, and proration work when managing your GameSphere hosting subscriptions.
How to Install and Configure Enshrouded Dedicated Servers
A complete guide to configuring your Enshrouded server, setting passwords, and adjusting world settings.
Basic Linux Command Line Troubleshooting for Game Servers
Learn essential Linux commands to read logs, check disk space, and troubleshoot your game server via SSH or web console.
CS 1.6 Server Optimization: Achieving 1000 FPS & Low Ping
Learn the ultimate HLDS tweaks including sys_ticrate, pingboost, and network rates to achieve a buttery-smooth 1000 FPS CS 1.6 server.
ReHLDS vs HLDS: Why You Must Upgrade Your CS 1.6 Server
Discover why upgrading from the legacy HLDS to ReHLDS is mandatory for fixing crashes, improving performance, and securing your CS 1.6 server.
How to Setup FastDL for CS 1.6 Servers
Stop waiting for slow downloads. Learn how to configure an HTTP FastDL server for custom maps, sounds, and models in CS 1.6.
Top 5 Essential AMX Mod X Plugins for CS 1.6
Enhance your CS 1.6 server administration, ban management, and gameplay with the most critical AMX Mod X plugins.
FiveM Server Optimization: Fixing Resource Warnings & Lag
Learn how to use txAdmin and the resmon tool to identify heavy scripts, lower CPU usage, and fix hitch warnings on FiveM.
Defending Game Servers Against Layer 7 DDoS Attacks
Go beyond basic DDoS protection. Understand how Layer 7 attacks target game protocols (A2S_INFO) and how we filter them.
Advanced ReHLDS Cvars: Optimizing Your CS 1.6 Server
A deep dive into the specific console variables (cvars) introduced by ReHLDS that improve server security, physics, and networking.
ReGameDLL Guide: Modernizing CS 1.6 Game Logic
Learn what ReGameDLL is, how it replaces the standard CS 1.6 game logic, and how to configure game.cfg for maximum competitive integrity.
ReAPI: The Ultimate AMX Mod X Developer Framework
Discover how ReAPI bridges the gap between AMX Mod X and ReHLDS/ReGameDLL, allowing developers to create highly optimized plugins.
Reunion: The Modern Dproto Successor for CS 1.6
Learn how to install and configure Reunion (the modern dproto) to allow both Steam (Protocol 48) and Non-Steam (Protocol 47) players to join your ReHLDS server.
How to Setup a CS2 Server: SteamCMD & GSLT Tokens
Learn how to install Counter-Strike 2 via SteamCMD and configure your Game Server Login Token (GSLT) so players can find you.
Installing CounterStrikeSharp & Metamod for CS2 Plugins
SourceMod is dead for CS2. Learn how to install Metamod:Source and CounterStrikeSharp to run C# plugins on your CS2 server.
CS2 Sub-Tick Architecture Explained for Server Admins
Understand how Valve replaced 128-tick servers with the new sub-tick architecture and what it means for your server network settings.
Setting up MatchZy: The Ultimate CS2 Match Management Plugin
Replace Get5 and eBot. Learn how to install and configure MatchZy for running competitive 5v5 scrims and tournaments on your CS2 server.
Connecting to Your Server via SFTP
Learn how to securely transfer files, mods, and plugins to your game server using SFTP clients like FileZilla or WinSCP.
Understanding Billing Cycles & Invoices
A guide to how GameSphere billing works, managing your active subscriptions, and understanding pro-rated upgrades.
Automated Backups: Protecting Your Server Data
Learn how to schedule automated daily backups and restore your server files instantly in case of a crash or map corruption.
Adding Sub-Users & Managing Permissions
Need help managing your server? Learn how to safely grant friends or co-owners access to the control panel without giving them your password.