Game Server Installation & Setup
Game Server Installation & Setup
Built to order. Check the included hardware, applications and support below. We confirm the configuration before sourcing parts or starting work. Need help choosing? Request a consultation before ordering.
Your game. Your server. I'll handle the setup. Get a dedicated game server installed and configured on your compatible VPS, dedicated machine or home server, with connection testing and a practical handover.
One-time installation service — hosting is not included. Select your game above to see its setup price. Each purchase covers one game-server instance on one machine.
What's included
- Compatibility review of your operating system, hardware and hosting access before installation.
- Game-server installation and required dependencies on an agreed, supported platform.
- Basic server settings: name, password, player limit and supported admin access.
- Required game-port and firewall configuration where your host or network allows it.
- Startup/restart configuration where supported, plus a connection test with you.
- Handover instructions covering how to connect, start/stop the server and locate its configuration and saves.
Choose your game
Standard setup — $99
Minecraft (Java) · Valheim · Terraria / TShock · Factorio · Core Keeper · Team Fortress 2 · Left 4 Dead 2
Advanced setup — $130
Rust · Palworld · Project Zomboid · Enshrouded · 7 Days to Die · Counter-Strike 2 · Satisfactory · Garry's Mod · Farming Simulator 25 · V Rising · Conan Exiles · Sons of the Forest
Complex setup — $199
DayZ · ARK: Survival Ascended · Arma 3 · Assetto Corsa · FiveM · Space Engineers
These are service-pricing tiers, not hardware requirements or a promise that every game runs natively on Linux. The supported OS, game version, server availability and licensing requirements must be checked before work begins. FiveM covers a basic server installation, not a custom roleplay framework or paid script package.
Optional one-time add-ons
- Mods / plugins — from $39: installation and configuration of an agreed compatible selection.
- Server migration — from $79: move an agreed world/save and configuration from an accessible source.
- Performance optimization — from $79: review resource use and tune supported settings; hardware limits still apply.
- Control panel setup — from $99: install an agreed compatible management panel.
Message me first with your requirements so I can confirm the scope and total. Complex modpacks, large migrations, paid software and additional work may cost more.
Shop the agreed one-time add-ons. Add each approved extra to your cart alongside your installation.
Optional ongoing care
- Game-server uptime monitoring — $19/month: agreed availability checks and alerts; repairs are separate.
- Automated backups — $15/month: scheduled backups with storage location, retention and capacity agreed in advance; storage fees are separate.
- Managed updates — $29/month: agreed maintenance windows for supported server updates; mod compatibility and downtime are discussed first.
- Priority incident response — $29/month: priority in the support queue during agreed availability; repair time is billed separately, with no 24/7 or fixed response-time guarantee.
Monthly services are arranged separately through the website inbox. They are not included in this one-time purchase and do not start an automatic subscription at checkout. Scope and billing must be agreed before activation.
How it works
- Message me before ordering. Share your game/version, expected player count, server specifications, OS and any mods or existing saves. Do not send passwords or private keys through chat or checkout notes.
- Confirm compatibility and scope. We agree on the setup, secure access method and schedule.
- Purchase your game's installation. Add only the extras we've confirmed.
- Connect and play. I complete the agreed setup, test access with you and hand over the operating details.
What you'll need
A compatible server with sufficient resources, internet connectivity and authorized administrative access. Supply any required game ownership, server licenses, accounts, tokens or subscriptions through an agreed secure process. Home connections may need port forwarding or a public IP; carrier-grade NAT and provider restrictions can prevent direct public access.
Hardware, hosting, game purchases, licenses, paid mods, DDoS protection and ongoing administration are not included. Custom development, multiple instances and large modpacks require a separate quote. Back up existing data before migration or changes. No guaranteed player count, latency, uptime or performance is implied.
Not sure which option fits? Use the website inbox or request a setup consultation before buying.