How much does a GameHostCloud game server cost?

Plans start at €10.99/month for a 2 GB Hobby server. The Hobby, Starter, Standard, Pro, Ultra and Enterprise plans are listed on the pricing page; annual billing may be cheaper.

Which games does GameHostCloud host?

Minecraft (Java & Bedrock), Rust, ARK, Valheim, Palworld, Satisfactory, Counter-Strike 2, Project Zomboid and Factorio are available to deploy now. More catalog titles are listed as coming soon on the games page.

Where are the servers located?

GameHostCloud uses provider-backed regions across Europe, North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. See the locations page for the current list.

Is DDoS protection included?

DDoS protection is included with the hosting service.

What hardware powers GameHostCloud?

Servers use reliable cloud infrastructure with SSD-backed storage and managed CPU and memory resources. See the current plan details for the resources included with each plan.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Every new customer gets a 48-hour money-back guarantee, plus the EU statutory 14-day withdrawal right.

Creating Your First Server

Updated 2026-08-21

Creating Your First Game Server

Step 1: Choose Your Game

Go to Create Server and select the game you want to host. Minecraft (Java & Bedrock), Rust, ARK, Valheim, Palworld, Satisfactory, Counter-Strike 2, Project Zomboid and Factorio are currently available for public ordering. Other catalog games are visible as Coming Soon while CEO admins and owners validate them internally.

Tips for choosing:

Each game shows minimum RAM requirements
Popular games are highlighted with a ⭐ badge
Use the search bar to find your game quickly

Step 2: Select Platform Edition

Some games have multiple editions:

Minecraft: Java Edition, Bedrock Edition, or Geyser (crossplay)
Rust: PC edition. Rust Console Edition servers are only available through Double Eleven's official partners; we host the PC edition.
Additional games show their edition options once they move from Coming Soon to public ordering.

> 💡 Crossplay note: Not all editions can play together. Check the crossplay info for each edition.

Step 3: Choose Server Location

Choose a region from the current locations page based on where your players are located. Region availability and details can change, so use the live page as the source of truth:

Region	Premium cities	Standard cities	Latency
Europe	See the live locations page	See the live locations page	See the live locations page
North America	New York, Chicago, San Jose	Beauharnois	80-180ms
South America	—	Santiago	240-290ms
Asia-Pacific	See the live locations page	See the live locations page	See the live locations page
Africa	—	Rabat	60-80ms

Step 4: Configure Resources

RAM: Choose based on your game and player count (see game-specific guides)
Server Name: Give your server a memorable name
Plan: Select your pricing tier (Starter, Pro, Ultra, Enterprise)

Step 5: Choose Billing Cycle

Monthly: Full price, maximum flexibility
Semi-Annual: See the pricing page for current billing options
Annual: Annual billing may be cheaper; see the pricing page for current details

Step 6: Balance Check

Your account balance must cover the first billing period. If insufficient:

Add funds via Dashboard → Billing → Add Balance
Payment methods: Major credit and debit cards through Stripe Checkout; account balance top-ups are also available

Step 7: Confirm and Deploy

Review your configuration, confirm payment from your balance or card checkout, and your Minecraft or Rust server will enter provisioning. You'll receive connection details in your Dashboard when provisioning completes.

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🎮 Your server is now live! Connect using the IP:Port shown in your Dashboard.