# Root Server & VPS Guides

Root server & VPS guides – setup, firewall, monitoring and performance at NexoraHost. For gamers and server admins.

**Quick answer:** Root servers and VPS (Virtual Private Server) give you full control over your server environment – ideal for game servers, voice servers and custom projects. At NexoraHost you'll find all guides for setup, security and performance.

**If you landed here:** You have a VPS/root server at NexoraHost and need setup, security or performance help.

A **VPS** shares physical hardware with other customers but is more affordable and flexible. A **root server** provides dedicated resources and maximum performance – perfect for large game servers with many players.

## Common problems – go to fix

- [Secure SSH](/en/root-v-server/ssh-absichern)
- [Set up Fail2ban](/en/root-v-server/fail2ban)
- [UFW – open ports](/en/root-v-server/firewall-ports)
- [Server lagging](/en/root-v-server/lagging)
## Guides

- [Tailscale – reach the VPS via VPN](/en/root-v-server/tailscale)
- [Rent VPS Germany](/en/root-v-server/vps-mieten-deutschland)
- [k3s Kubernetes VPS](/en/root-v-server/k3s-kubernetes-vps)
- [Caddy reverse proxy](/en/root-v-server/caddy-reverse-proxy)
- [Next.js on VPS](/en/root-v-server/nextjs-vps-hosten)
- [GDPR hosting Germany](/en/root-v-server/dsgvo-hosting-deutschland)
- [CrowdSec](/en/root-v-server/crowdsec-einrichten)
- [Redis caching](/en/root-v-server/redis-caching-vps)
- [>VPS comparison Germany](/en/root-v-server/vps-vergleich-deutschland)
- [AWS vs self-hosted costs](/en/root-v-server/aws-vs-self-hosted-kosten)
- [Docker Compose production](/en/root-v-server/docker-compose-production)
- [Traefik reverse proxy](/en/root-v-server/traefik-reverse-proxy)
- [Set up PgBouncer](/en/root-v-server/pgbouncer-einrichten)
- [Terraform IaC](/en/root-v-server/terraform-infrastructure-as-code)
- [WireGuard VPN](/en/root-v-server/wireguard-vpn-einrichten)
- [Set up a VPS](/en/root-v-server/vps-einrichten) – first steps
- [Configure root server optimally](/en/root-v-server/root-server-optimal-konfigurieren)
- [What is a VPS?](/en/was-ist-ein-v-server)
- [What is a root server?](/en/what-is-a-root-server)
- [Firewall – opening and closing ports](/en/root-v-server/firewall-ports)
- [Set up server monitoring](/en/root-v-server/monitoring)
- [Server lagging – causes & solutions](/en/root-v-server/lagging)
- [First steps with your server](/en/root-v-server/first-steps-with-your-server)
## Frequently Asked Questions

### Root server or VPS – what do I need?

For small to medium game servers (up to 20 players), a VPS with 4–8 GB RAM is often enough. For large communities, modded servers or multiple services simultaneously, we recommend a root server with dedicated CPU.

### Which ports do I need to open for game servers?

It depends on the game. Minecraft uses port 25565, ARK 7777/7778, FiveM 30120. Our [firewall guide](/en/root-v-server/firewall-ports) explains the setup step by step.

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