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Magnus
Magnus writes the in-depth guides, troubleshooting articles, and patch breakdowns at DoomHosting. He's spent years running Pterodactyl panels for multiplayer survival and sandbox games like Minecraft, Rust, Valheim, Palworld, and V Rising. Most posts you'll read here come from problems he hit on real servers and the fixes that actually stuck. His goal is simple: write the article he wishes existed when he was googling the error himself.
Articles by Magnus
70 articles
How to Fix "Connection Timed Out: getsockopt" in Minecraft (2026)
Fix the 'Connection Timed Out: getsockopt' error in Minecraft. Step-by-step solutions for IP, port, firewall, DNS, ISP routing, and node transfers — Java edition 2026.
Best Palworld Mods 2026 for Dedicated Servers and Multiplayer
Top Palworld mods for 2026 with full server-side vs client-side notes, install paths for dedicated servers, and what actually works on multiplayer worlds.
V Rising 1.1.1 Patch Notes + Free Weekend (May 14-18, 2026)
V Rising goes free on Steam May 14-18, 2026 and Patch 1.1.1 is live on Public Test now. Full balance notes, sale details, and what server owners should expect.
Vintage Story 1.22.2 Patch Notes: Server Crash Hotfix (May 3, 2026)
Vintage Story 1.22.2 (May 3, 2026) fixes a rare crash loop on large servers, the 4D grinding wheel bug, and nerfs mortar output. Here's what to update.
How to Set Up a Conan Exiles Enhanced Server in 2026 (Full Guide)
Set up a Conan Exiles Enhanced server in under 10 minutes. Step-by-step guide covering rented hosting, self-hosting, mods, maps, admin commands, and settings.
7 Days to Die V3.0 Sandbox Siege: 100+ Server Settings Teased (May 2026)
The Fun Pimps teased V3.0 Sandbox Siege: 100+ configurable server settings, no-trader runs, headshots-only mode, zombie speed sliders. Update plan inside.
How to Keep Inventory in Minecraft 2026: keep_inventory Command
How to keep inventory in Minecraft: run /gamerule keep_inventory true (Java 1.21.11+) or /gamerule keepInventory true (older / Bedrock). Updated 2026 with rename fix.
Valheim Public Test 0.221.13: New Chunked World Save System (May 6, 2026)
Valheim 0.221.13 lands on Public Test with a brand-new chunked world save system: faster saves, smaller writes, and far less risk of corruption.
RuneScape Dragonwilds April 2026 Hotfixes: Direct IP Connect Live
RuneScape: Dragonwilds wraps April with five 0.11 hotfixes and a Direct IP Connect tab for self-hosters. Patch recap plus a look at Umbral Sands.