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    Setup guides, crash fixes, and honest takes - whether you're hosting for four friends or a full community.

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    How Piggo Handles Your Payment Details (And What to Ask Any Host)

    We never see or store your card. Here is exactly what happens when you pay, who processes it, what we can see, and how to check we are a real company.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: September 6, 2026 · 6 min read
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    How to Cancel Your Piggo Subscription

    Three clicks in the billing portal, no notice period and no fee. Here is exactly where to click, and what happens to your world.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: September 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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    How to Use SFTP With Your Minecraft Server (FileZilla or WinSCP)

    The panel file manager is fine for small edits. For a whole modpack or a 20 GB world, use SFTP. Here is the five-minute version.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: September 5, 2026 · 5 min read
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    Piggo vs Exaroton: An Honest Comparison from the Founder (2026)

    Exaroton bills per hour, we bill per month. The two cost the same at 200 hours of uptime a month - here's which side of that line you're on.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: September 2, 2026 · 8 min read
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    Piggo vs Nitrado: An Honest Comparison from the Founder

    Nitrado sells slots plus RAM. We sell a flat monthly RAM tier with no slot cap. Here's the real pricing math, where Nitrado genuinely wins, and when you shouldn't pick us.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: September 2, 2026 · 10 min read
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    Piggo vs Apex Hosting: An Honest Comparison from the Founder (2026)

    Apex charges about $3.75/GB, we charge $2.50. That is $120 a year on an 8 GB server. Here is what the extra money buys you, and when it is worth it.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: September 2, 2026 · 8 min read
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    What Actually Happens When Your Modded Minecraft Server Crashes

    Modded Minecraft servers crash. Most hosting uptime guarantees don't cover the thing that actually breaks. Here's why, and what we decided to do about it.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: August 23, 2026 · 8 min read
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    FTB Skies 2 Aero: First Look + How to Host a Server on Launch Day

    FTB Skies 2 Aero just launched — the skyblock modpack that brings Create Aeronautics to the FTB Skies lineup. Here's what we know, what your server needs, and how to get your friend group flying on day one.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: July 17, 2026 · 8 min read
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    How to Host a Project Infinity 0.1 Server in 2026 (Complete Guide)

    Everything you need to host a Project Infinity 0.1 server for your friends in 2026. RAM requirements, common crashes, setup steps, and why managed hosting saves you hours.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: July 15, 2026 · 9 min read
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    Custom Modpacks on Minecraft Servers: Why Most Hosts Make It Hard (And How We Don't)

    Running a custom modpack on a Minecraft server is harder than it looks. Client-side mods, version conflicts, wrong loader, world corruption - here's what actually breaks, why most hosts can't help, and how Piggo installs custom modpacks for you.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: July 14, 2026 · 7 min read
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    Top 5 Better Minecraft Server Hosting Alternatives 2026

    Compare 5 better minecraft server hosting alternatives to find reliable and user-friendly options for modded gameplay with minimal technical challenges.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: July 9, 2026 · 9 min read
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    I Played Biohazard: Project Genesis With My Friends — Here's My Honest Review

    An honest, firsthand review of Biohazard: Project Genesis after playing it deeply with friends. What's great, what falls off, and the Spore boss warning.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: May 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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    Minecraft just added peer-to-peer multiplayer. Here's what it actually means for friend groups.

    Mojang added peer-to-peer multiplayer to Minecraft. Here's what it means for modded friend groups - where P2P works, and where dedicated hosting still wins.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: May 13, 2026 · 5 min read
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    Best Modded Minecraft Hosting for Small Friend Groups in 2026 (5-12 Players)

    Looking for the best modded Minecraft hosting for a small group of friends in 2026? We tested the top providers and show exactly why most fail friend groups - plus the one managed solution that actually keeps everyone playing together.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: May 13, 2026 · 11 min read
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    Why Slot-Based Minecraft Server Pricing Makes No Sense

    Minecraft hosting companies charge you per player slot — but slots aren't a real technical resource. Here's what actually determines server performance, and why you're probably overpaying.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: April 13, 2026 · 6 min read
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    Why Friend Groups Stop Playing Minecraft Together (And How to Fix It)

    Most Minecraft servers don't die because of lag or crashes. They die because of something much simpler. Here's the real reason friend groups stop playing and what actually helps.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: March 29, 2026 · 6 min read
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    How to Build a Minecraft Public Server People Actually Come Back To

    Most public Minecraft servers get a spike of players on day one and then die within a month. Here's what actually makes players return.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: March 22, 2026 · 5 min read
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    A Custom Modpack Was Maxing Out RAM With Zero Players Online. Here's What Fixed It.

    If your modded Minecraft server is maxing out RAM even with zero players online, you're not alone. Here's the exact diagnosis and fix from a real case.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: March 22, 2026 · 6 min read
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    How We Migrated a 254-Mod Forge Server Away From Exaroton in 30 Minutes

    If you're hitting the 10 GB storage limit on Exaroton with a modded Minecraft server, migrating can feel scary. Here's exactly how we did it in 30 minutes.

    Maksym SavreiMaksym SavreiLast updated: March 5, 2025 · 4 min read