Game Server Hosting

Q: Which games can I host?

We have ready-made plans for Minecraft, FiveM, Rust, Unturned and Garry's Mod. Since you get full administrator access, you can also install servers for games that aren't on the list yourself.

Q: Can I run several games on one server?

Yes. As long as resources allow, you can run, for example, a Minecraft and an Unturned server on the same machine on different ports. We recommend plans with 16 GB or more for that.

Q: Where are the servers located?

Our game servers run in a data centre in Frankfurt, Germany, one of Europe's major internet hubs. Players across Europe connect with low latency; from Istanbul, for example, it's 30–50 ms.

Q: Does the DDoS protection cover game traffic?

Yes. nShield DDoS protection covers every layer from L3 to L7, so all five games are protected. It's enabled on every plan at no extra cost.

Q: Can I move my existing game server to Nodesty?

Yes, migration is free. Upload your files yourself or open a support ticket and let our team handle it.

Q: Can I switch games later?

Yes. You can choose a different game when you reinstall your server. Reinstalling erases the data on the disk, so back up your files first.

Q: Can I upgrade my plan?

Yes. When your player base grows, you can move to a larger plan from the panel; your files stay as they are.

Game server hosting for Minecraft, FiveM, Rust, Unturned and Garry's Mod. Ryzen 9 9950X CPUs, NVMe storage and DDoS protection; choose your game and your server arrives ready to play. Plans start at $5.26 per month.

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Supported Games

Every game has its own plans, RAM recommendations and setup guide. Pick your game to see the details.

Minecraft Server Hosting

Paper, Spigot, Forge and Fabric; one server for Java and Bedrock players.

From $5.26 per month

Minecraft server plans

FiveM Server Hosting

GTA V roleplay servers with txAdmin, OneSync, ESX and QBCore.

From $10.53 per month

FiveM server plans

Rust Server Hosting

Oxide and Carbon plugins, custom maps and your own wipe schedule.

From $21.05 per month

Rust server plans

Unturned Server Hosting

RP and PvP servers with RocketMod, OpenMod and Steam Workshop mods.

From $5.26 per month

Unturned server plans

GMod Server Hosting

Workshop collections and ULX for DarkRP, TTT and Prop Hunt.

From $5.26 per month

Garry's Mod server plans

What Is a Game Server and Why Rent One?

A game server is the computer players connect to in order to share the same world, and it enforces the rules of the game. It calculates every player's position, inventory, every structure and every hit, so the server's speed directly determines how smooth the game feels.

Hosting a server on your own PC can be enough for a short session with friends, but when the PC shuts down, so does the world. Home connections have limited upload speed, port forwarding needs router settings, and your home IP address is completely exposed to DDoS attacks.

A hosted game server stays online 24/7, serves dozens of players at once over a data centre connection and absorbs attacks for you. You only have to focus on your community and your game.

How Many Resources Does Each Game Need?

Games have very different resource needs. The table below shows the smallest plan we list for each game and our recommended starting point for a typical community server.

Game	Smallest plan	For a community server	Default port	Plugin / mod framework
Minecraft	2 GB	8 GB (30–50 players)	25565 (TCP)	Paper, Forge, Fabric
FiveM	4 GB	8 GB (32–48 players)	30120 (TCP/UDP)	txAdmin, ESX, QBCore
Rust	8 GB	16 GB (100–150 players)	28015 (UDP)	Oxide, Carbon
Unturned	2 GB	4–6 GB (24–64 players)	27015 (UDP)	RocketMod, OpenMod
Garry's Mod	2 GB	6 GB (DarkRP, 48 players)	27015 (UDP)	Workshop, ULX

How to Set Up a Game Server

Setting up a game server doesn't take technical knowledge; choose your game during installation and the server software comes preinstalled. Each game's page has detailed setup steps.

1Pick the plan that fits your player count on your game's page.
2Complete your order; installation starts automatically once payment is confirmed.
3Choose your game during the operating system installation; the server is delivered with the game software installed.
4Connect over SSH, SFTP or remote desktop and set the server name, player limit and plugins.
5Invite your players by sharing the server address.

Why Nodesty?

Whatever you play, smoothness comes down to CPU speed, storage and network. All five games run on the same infrastructure.

5.7 GHz Ryzen 9 9950X

Most game servers run their main loop on a single core. High clock speed keeps tick times low even when the server is packed.

L3–L7 DDoS protection

nShield's 3+ Tbps of capacity protects every layer from L3 to L7. Protection is enabled on every plan at no extra cost.

NVMe storage

Worlds, maps and databases live on NVMe drives, so saves cause fewer hitches and restarts are faster.

Pick your game at install

Choose your game when installing the operating system and your server arrives with the game software ready. Reinstall from the same screen whenever you like.

Free backups and migration

Automatic daily backups are kept for 7 days. Our team will move your server from another provider for free.

24/7 support

Open a ticket for connection, port or attack issues; our team responds around the clock.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your questions

How much does game server hosting cost?

Plans start at $5.26 per month. Each game has a different smallest plan; Rust, for example, needs at least 8 GB of RAM. DDoS protection, NVMe storage and daily backups are included in every plan.

Which games can I host?

Can I run several games on one server?

Where are the servers located?

Does the DDoS protection cover game traffic?

Can I move my existing game server to Nodesty?

Can I switch games later?

Can I upgrade my plan?

Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang AB; FiveM of Cfx.re; Grand Theft Auto V of Rockstar Games; Rust and Garry's Mod of Facepunch Studios; Unturned of Smartly Dressed Games; and Steam of Valve Corporation. Nodesty is not affiliated with or endorsed by these companies.