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Guides, tutorials, and tips for game server hosting. Everything you need to get the most out of your server.

Tutorials

How to Set Up a BeamMP Server in 2026: The Complete Guide

Step-by-step guide to setting up your own BeamMP server, covering self-hosting and paid hosting options. Includes server configuration, port forwarding, mod installation, and troubleshooting.

Mar 16, 20267 min read
Tips & Tricks

Is BeamMP Free? Everything You Need to Know

Yes, BeamMP is free — but you need BeamNG.drive. Here's what costs money, what doesn't, and how to get a free server.

Mar 4, 20266 min read
Tutorials

How to Play BeamMP in 2026: Download, Install & Join Servers

Complete beginner guide to BeamMP — download, install, join servers, and start driving with friends. Everything you need to know to get started.

Mar 4, 20269 min read
Comparisons

Connect Hosting vs Host Havoc: BeamMP Server Hosting Compared

An honest comparison of Connect Hosting and Host Havoc for BeamMP servers. Pricing, features, performance, and ease of use — side by side.

Mar 4, 20269 min read
Comparisons

Connect Hosting vs Game Host Bros: BeamMP Server Hosting Compared

An honest comparison of Connect Hosting and Game Host Bros for BeamMP servers. Pricing, features, hardware, and ease of use — side by side.

Mar 4, 20268 min read
Tips & Tricks

How to Grow Your BeamMP Server: From Empty to 50+ Regular Players

A practical guide to growing your BeamMP server from zero players to a thriving 50+ community. Covers naming, promotion, events, moderation, and scaling.

Mar 4, 202614 min read
Tips & Tricks

Best BeamMP Mods in 2026: Must-Have Vehicle Mods for Your Server

15 must-have vehicle mods for your BeamMP server — drift cars, race machines, offroad trucks, and fun novelty vehicles. Plus how to install them in one click.

Mar 4, 202612 min read
Tips & Tricks

Best BeamMP Maps in 2026: Top Maps Every Server Owner Should Try

The 13 best maps for BeamMP servers — from lightweight freeroam to heavyweight scenery. Includes a performance tier list so you pick the right map for your player count.

Mar 4, 202612 min read
Hirochi Mistral — this week's star mod pick

5 Mods We Can't Stop Playing This Week

Five new mods just dropped — two maps (Crash Hard Map Final, Russian Roads NP) and three vehicles (Fait One, ETK W-Series, Hirochi Mistral). All community favourites with massive download counts.

Mar 4, 20263 min read
Somerset UK map for BeamNG

This Week's Picks: A Crash Test Dummy, English Countryside, and Pure Chaos

Five new mods just dropped — including a driveable crash test dummy, a gorgeous UK map, and a D-Series addon that should be in the base game.

Mar 4, 20264 min read
Tutorials

One-Click Mod Installer: How Connect Hosting Makes BeamMP Mods Easy

No FTP, no file management. Browse our mod library and install maps and vehicles to your BeamMP server with a single click.

Mar 4, 20268 min read