Installing an operating system onto your dedicated server can take some time. Step 5 - Wait for everything to be set up Make sure that meets the recommended distros.įor us, this means Fedora 28. Credit: Fergus Halliday | IDGĬlick on it and select the version of Linux you want to install. Then, under ‘General Information’, you should see a subheader labelled ‘System (OS)’. Credit: Fergus Halliday | IDGĬlick on Dedicated Servers and select your server. Credit: Fergus Halliday | IDGĪfter you’ve chosen which version of Linux you’re going to go with, jump over to the control panel for your OVH Server. On the LinuxGSM page for ARK: Survival Evolved, it lists Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, Debian 8, Fedora 17 and CentOS 7 as the minimum recommended Linux distributions. Once you’ve chosen, click on the linked image for that game and scroll down to the section marked compatibility and find the versions of Linux that’s recommended for your game. Step 4 - Install the version of Linux you need The next thing you’ll want to do is go to the Linux Game Server Manager website and find the game you want to set up a server for.Īt the time of writing, Linux GSM supports the following game servers:įor the purposes of this guide, we’re going to go with ARK: Survival Evolved. When you set up a dedicated server through a company like OVH, you’re essentially renting a PC, so the cost is monthly. Once you’ve decided on your server package of choice, proceed to the purchase screen and lock in your choice. Opting for the more-expensive options here is usually the way to go with more intensive experiences like ARK: Survival Evolved but for more low-resolution experiences like Minecraft, the cheaper options will probably do the job just-as-well.Ĭurrently, OVH offer four server configurations - each with their own specs and price-point. If you’re looking to set up an OVH private server for gaming, here’s an easy-to-read, step-by-step, how-to guide: Step 1 - Select your Serverįirst things first, you have to select the specs of your dedicated server. Providers like OVH provide a means of doing this. If you’re a fan of games like ARK: Survival Evolved or Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, there are plenty of reasons to look at investing in setting up your own permanent private server from locking out griefers to installing mods that modify the core experience in a way that better suits the way you and your friends want to play.
While the most popular online titles now rely on matchmaking systems and their own servers, dedicated servers are still a big part of the gaming experience for many PC gamers.
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