Game Server Setup
Professional setup for any game with dedicated servers - Minecraft, Rust, Valheim, ARK, Palworld, Project Zomboid, Windrose & modded. Configured, secured, documented.
Want it set up and maintained?
The Gamer Support Plan bundles 2 server setups/revisions per month, plus Discord, guild site, and PC tune-up support - all for $75/month.
Learn about the Gamer Support PlanPick Your Setup
Both tiers are one-time fees - pay once, server's yours. Need it maintained afterward? See Ongoing Server Support.
Vanilla Setup
One-time
Clean install of an unmodded server - Minecraft, Valheim, Palworld, Project Zomboid, and friends.
Best for: friend groups, casual communities, vanilla survival
- Server installation + version pinning
- Performance tuning for your player count
- Security configuration (whitelist, ports, auth)
- Initial backup configuration
- Connection testing + troubleshooting
- Documentation and admin handoff
Modded Setup
One-time
Modpack-ready install with mod curation, conflict handling, and tuned performance for the heavier load.
Best for: modded communities, custom packs, themed servers
- Everything in Vanilla Setup
- Mod installation + modpack curation
- Mod-specific performance tuning
- Conflict resolution + compatibility checks
- Forge / Fabric / NeoForge / BepInEx loader setup
- Custom config tuning per mod
What's Included in Setup
Every server we set up is configured the same way - secure, tuned, documented.
Configuration & Tuning
- Server install + version locked to your preference
- Tick-rate, view-distance, render limits matched to player count
- World seed / save import on request
- Plugin / mod loader configured and tested
Performance
- JVM / runtime flags tuned for your hardware
- Memory allocation sized to player + mod load
- Pre-launch stress test before handoff
- Recommendations for upgrades if needed
Security & Backups
- Whitelist, op list, and role permissions configured
- Port + firewall hardening
- Initial backup schedule and restore tested
- Anti-griefing settings where applicable
Handoff
- Documentation of all configs and admin commands
- Connection details + admin walkthrough
- Optional 30-min training session ($25 add-on)
- 7-day post-setup support window for first-launch issues
Admin Training Session
30-minute walkthrough covering admin commands, mod management, troubleshooting, and the most common "why won't it start?" failure modes. Recommended for first-time server admins.
Add at checkout
$25
One-time, 30 minutes
Games We Support
If it has a dedicated server binary, we can probably set it up.
After Setup - Two Ways to Keep It Running
Ongoing Server Support
$15/mo (Vanilla) or $30/mo (Modded). Updates, backups, mod tweaks, priority support. Multi-server discounts available.
See plan detailsGamer Support Plan
$75/mo. Bundles 2 server setups/revisions, Discord & guild-site upkeep, PC tune-ups, and discounts on add-ons.
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Keep your server running smoothly after setup - regular updates, mod management, backups, and priority support.
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Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Minecraft (Java + Bedrock), Valheim, Project Zomboid, Palworld, ARK, Rust, 7 Days to Die, Satisfactory, CS2/FiveM, Garry's Mod, and more. If your game has a dedicated server binary, we can almost certainly set it up - ask about anything not listed.
You have options: use your own hardware, choose a third-party host like Pebblehost / BisectHosting / Apex, or let us recommend one based on your player count and modpack. Setup works on all three paths.
Vanilla setup is typically 1-2 hours. Modded setups take 2-4 hours depending on modpack complexity and config tuning. You'll get a launch window when you book and we'll confirm before kicking off.
Yes - we'll recommend modpacks or curate one from scratch based on your community vibe (PvE survival, PvP arena, technical/automation, RP, etc.) and your performance budget.
Two paths: book the Ongoing Server Support plan ($15-$30/month) for regular mod updates and tweaks, or book us hourly for one-off changes. Most communities find the monthly plan saves money after the first 2-3 mod swaps.
Yes - an optional 30-minute training session for $25 covering server admin commands, mod management, and troubleshooting basics. Most first-time admins find it worth it.