Server won't start – where to begin?

Always read logs first (panel or console). Then: port/firewall, RAM, game updates, disable mods.

Connection timed out – most common cause?

Port not open in firewall/panel – in 90% of cases. Second: wrong IP or server still starting.

Quick answer: This hub bundles all game server problem pages – from won't start through connection timed out to lag and mod errors.

If you landed here: Your game server doesn't work as expected and you're looking for the right fix guide.

Your problem	Guide
Minecraft won't start	Minecraft server won't start
FiveM won't start	FiveM server won't start
FiveM lagging	FiveM server lagging
Palworld won't start	Palworld server won't start
Hytale won't start	Hytale server won't start
Valheim won't connect	Valheim won't connect
DayZ won't connect	DayZ won't connect
Minecraft connection timed out	Connection timed out
Minecraft lagging	Minecraft server lagging
ARK won't connect	ARK won't connect
Satisfactory won't start	Satisfactory won't start
GMod won't connect	GMod won't connect
Rust won't connect	Rust won't connect
Pterodactyl Wings offline	Wings offline
Pterodactyl server won't start	Panel: server won't start
ECO won't connect	ECO won't connect
The Forest won't connect	The Forest won't connect
StarRupture won't start	StarRupture won't start
Factorio won't connect	Factorio won't connect
Farming Simulator won't start	FS won't start
Arma 3 won't connect	Arma 3 won't connect
Palworld connection timed out	Palworld won't connect
Port/firewall	Open UFW ports

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