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New for Hytale: Mod Browser in the web interface (powered by CurseForge) Browse, search, and install mods without leaving the panel We have launched an integrated mod browser (powered by CurseForge) for our Hytale game servers. Customers can now browse, search, and install mods directly within the web interface without leaving it. Clicking Install lets you pick a specific version and triggers an automated installation in the background. Once installed, you can switch versions (for compatibility reasons, for example) or uninstall a mod the same way. Please note: The server must be offline while installing, changing versions, or removing mods. The mod browser currently supports only games it is explicitly enabled for, which is Hytale for now. Support for more games and mod providers is already planned. You ...

Improved FTP security: Individual credentials per service Increased security through isolation and enhanced permission management We have implemented further security improvements in the web interface: Customers now receive individual FTP credentials for each service. Previously, multiple services, such as game servers running on the same host system, could share identical FTP credentials. Subusers with FTP access used the same login details. With the new system, every service now has its own FTP credentials, improving security through isolation. Sub-users now have their own set of FTP credentials that are restricted to only the services they have access to. These permissions can be defined by the main customer via the user management page. To switch to individual credentials, we recommen...

🎮 Hytale Update 3: Animal Taming, Cursebreaker Chapters, and More! Hytale Update 3 has arrived just one month after the Early Access launch. This patch adds some of the most requested features to the game. From animal taming to a new story structure, here is what you need to know. 📌 Update 3 Key Points Animal Taming: You can now befriend creatures and use them as mounts. The Cursebreaker Arc: The story will now unfold through content chapters. New Tools: The Sickle allows for much faster crop harvesting. Server Tools: The Anchor UI system lets owners add custom screen elements. Movement: Climbing and side stepping mechanics have been overhauled. 🐎 Animal Taming and Mounts The wildlife in Orbis is now more than just a resource. You can now earn the trust of friendly animals. Taming: Use favorite foods to tame creatures. Interaction: You can pet, feed, ...

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🧩 The Best Self-Hosted Discord Alternatives (2026): Ranking, Pros & Cons Published on 13th February 2026 · Reading time: ~12–15 min Searches for Discord alternatives are trending up – and for good reason: privacy, data ownership, better moderation, custom rules, and your own integrations. If you run a community (gaming, clan, creators, open source) or a team (DevOps, support, projects), self-hosting is often the next step. In this post, we’ll compare 6 self-hosted Discord alternatives, break down real-world pros and cons, and rank how good they are as Discord replacements – based on practical criteria rather than hype. Scoring criteria: Discord-like experience (servers/channels/roles), voice/calls, apps/clients, bots/integrations, moderation, scaling, self-hosting effort, maturity/ecosystem. Want to self-host a Disc...