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.

File Manager & FTP/SFTP

Updated 2026-03-18

File Manager & FTP/SFTP Access

Web File Manager

Access files directly from your browser:

Dashboard → Server → Files tab
Browse, upload, download, edit, and delete files
Built-in text editor for config files with syntax highlighting
Drag and drop file upload support
Multi-file selection for batch operations
Existing files require explicit replacement confirmation; a file never replaces a same-named folder
ZIP packages are checked for unsafe paths and links before extraction

FTP/SFTP Connection

For bulk uploads or using external clients like FileZilla:

Download FileZilla from filezilla-project.org
Find your FTP credentials in Dashboard → Server → Settings → FTP Access
Connect using:

Host: Your server IP
Port: 2222 (SFTP) or 21 (FTP)
Username & Password: Shown in Dashboard
Protocol: SFTP recommended (encrypted)

Recommended FTP Clients

Client	Platform	Free?
FileZilla	Windows, Mac, Linux	✅
WinSCP	Windows	✅
Cyberduck	Mac, Windows	✅
Transmit	Mac	❌ ($45)

Common File Locations

Game	Config File	World/Save Location
Minecraft	`server.properties`	`/<level-name>/` (defaults to `/world/`)
Rust	`server.cfg`	`/server/identity/`
Valheim	`start.sh` params	`/worlds_local/`
ARK	`GameUserSettings.ini`	`/ShooterGame/Saved/`
CS2	`server.cfg`	`/csgo/cfg/`
FiveM	`server.cfg`	`/resources/`
DayZ	`serverDZ.cfg`	`/mpmissions/`
Palworld	`PalWorldSettings.ini`	`/Pal/Saved/`
7DTD	`serverconfig.xml`	`/Data/`
Terraria	`serverconfig.txt`	`/worlds/`

Upload Maps/Worlds

Compress your map/world folder as .zip
Upload via file manager or FTP
Extract in the correct directory
Update server configuration to use the new map
Restart the server

File Size Limits

Web uploads are transferred in safe chunks and may use the storage available in your plan
One-click catalog packages are limited to 256 MB and extracted archives to 128 MB
SFTP transfers may use the storage available in your plan
Total storage depends on your plan

Minecraft datapacks installed from the catalog are placed automatically in the active <level-name>/datapacks directory, including when the world has a custom name.

> ⚠️ Important: Always make a backup before modifying files!