Troubleshooting

Game Server Troubleshooting

Use this hub when players cannot connect, the server will not start, performance drops, or a mod change breaks the latest launch. Preserve the newest log and last change before applying fixes.

Can't Connect

Check whether the server is online, whether the address was copied correctly, and whether the game client version matches the server. For game-specific connection symptoms, use the matching guide below.

  1. 01HelpCan't connect to your serverCheck server status, address, game version, whitelist, and port-specific connection notes.
  2. 02GuideCS2CS2 Server Not Showing in Server List - FixedFix CS2 server listing issues by checking GSLT, map, ports, Steam query, and server.cfg.
  3. 03GuideTerrariaTerraria Server Connection Issues - Fix GuideFix Terraria connection issues by checking port 7777, TShock REST, world settings, and passwords.

Server Crashing

Capture the newest log before restarting again. The first failed boot usually contains the most useful evidence.

  1. 01GuideMinecraftWhy Your Minecraft Server Keeps Crashing - And How to Fix ItMinecraft server keeps crashing? Fix memory errors, corrupt chunks, and mod conflicts step by step.
  2. 02GuideARKARK Server Won't Start After Update - Fix GuideFix ARK Survival Evolved startup failures after updates, mods, config edits, or Steam validation.
  3. 03GuideEnshroudedEnshrouded Server Won't Start - Fix GuideFix Enshrouded startup failures by checking Steam updates, JSON settings, port 15637, and save data.
  4. 04GuideValheimValheim Server Won't Start After Update - What to CheckFix Valheim startup failures after updates by checking world files, BepInEx plugins, and Steam updates.
  5. 05Guide7DTD7 Days to Die Server Crashes - Fix GuideFix 7 Days to Die server crashes by checking XML config, mods, memory, ports, and save data.
  6. 06GuidePalworldPalworld Server Keeps Crashing - Root Cause FixFix Palworld crashes by checking memory pressure, REST health, save data, and settings changes.
  7. 07GuideARKARK Survival Evolved Server Crash FixFix ARK Survival Evolved crashes from mods, memory pressure, maps, and INI mistakes.

Performance & Lag

Separate server TPS, player ping, entity load, world size, and mod load. Change one variable at a time so the fix is provable.

  1. 01GuideMinecraftMinecraft Server Lag Fix - TPS, RAM, and Chunk CausesFix Minecraft server lag by checking TPS, view distance, entities, plugins, and JVM pressure.
  2. 02GuideZomboidProject Zomboid Server Lag Fix GuideFix Project Zomboid server lag by checking mods, map cells, save data, and player count.
  3. 03GuideRustRust Server Lag Fix - Tickrate, Plugins, and Save PressureFix Rust server lag by checking plugins, world size, save interval, tick health, and RCON signals.
  4. 04GuideValheimValheim Dedicated Server Lag Fix GuideFix Valheim dedicated server lag by checking world size, mods, ports, and save pressure.

Mods & Compatibility

Disable the newest mod or plugin first, verify loader versions, and restore a clean save point if a change damages the world state.

  1. 01GuideRustRust Server Lag Fix - Tickrate, Plugins, and Save PressureFix Rust server lag by checking plugins, world size, save interval, tick health, and RCON signals.
  2. 02HelpManage save pointsCreate a clean recovery point before major mod, config, or world changes.

Bob Diagnostics

Bob scans logs, configuration, performance signals, and recent changes to surface root cause when diagnostics are available.