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A Minecraft server can be up and running fast. The real question is whether you want it to just “work for now” or run it properly so you can scale later without headaches. The following overview focuses on Minecraft Java, because that’s where most of the server ecosystem lives—plugins, tooling, and day-to-day admin workflows. Bedrock … Read more

Your project has a name, now all you need is the right domain. What sounds simple often turns into a small test of patience: your first choice is taken, the closest alternatives feel clunky, and with so many extensions to pick from, it’s easy to lose track. The decision gets a lot easier once you … Read more

Textopus is a versatile AI-powered tool that helps teachers and students analyze texts in the classroom. Originally developed as a high school graduation project and later expanded in cooperation with Ernst Klett Verlag, the platform combines powerful AI features with GDPR-compliant data protection and secure hosting infrastructure provided by netcup. Digital support for teachers and … Read more

Many small teams start with individual online tools that are set up quickly and work immediately. This makes sense as long as the requirements remain manageable and you want to see results quickly. Over time, however, this often results in a setup that becomes unnecessarily complex: multiple logins, separate systems and rising costs, even though … Read more

Anyone running a web project knows the moment: a small update is supposed to be deployed “real quick”, and suddenly the site is gone. Or the mail delivery. Or the login. The actual error would have been harmless in itself. It only became serious because it happened directly in the live environment. This is exactly … Read more

Most projects start small. A VPS is booked, the system runs, everything fits. But as your project grows, the question inevitably arises: Is this still enough, or is it time for a root server? The short answer: A VPS covers a surprising amount of ground. Upgrading is only worth it when your project permanently requires … Read more

You’ve found the perfect name for your project, you type it into the domain search and suddenly you’re staring at a long list: .com, .de, .net, .shop, .io. All at once, the simple question “What should my site be called?” has turned into a decision with a surprising number of options. And the extension isn’t … Read more

Many server projects run on Linux. It is often efficient, flexible, and well documented. Still, there are cases where a Windows VPS is the more practical choice. The short answer: A Windows VPS is worth it when Windows makes your daily work easier. That means when your software, workflow, or team is clearly built around … Read more

Switching your domain can offer plenty of benefits. Whether you want to reduce costs, improve performance, or adjust your branding, there are many reasons to move your domain to a new provider. But a poorly executed transfer can hurt your website and negatively impact your search rankings. To keep everything running smoothly, here’s a structured … Read more

New PHP version in our products: netcup is making PHP version 8.5 available in its current products. PHP users and developers can therefore use the latest features directly in their projects and benefit from a long support period. PHP 8.5 comes with a whole range of modern language features: the new built-in URI extension enables … Read more