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Starbound Server Hosting

Instant setup hosting for Starbound exploration, modded gameplay, and multiplayer worlds.

3GB

3 GB / 30 days

$8.07/ 30 days

SAVE ~10%$8.97

Best for small servers & a few friends

  • Unlimited game swap, 80+ games
  • Ping AI Assistant

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6GB

6 GB / 30 days

$16.16/ 30 days

SAVE ~10%$17.95

Best for medium groups & modded servers

  • Unlimited game swap, 80+ games
  • Ping AI Assistant

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9GB

9 GB / 30 days

$24.23/ 30 days

SAVE ~10%$26.92

Best for large, busy, heavily-modded servers

  • Unlimited game swap, 80+ games
  • Ping AI Assistant

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Customise your server

Build your own

Same hardware. Your rules.

MemoryYou choose
Runtime3-365 days
  • Everything included +
  • Unlimited Players
  • Any RAM size you need

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Playable on

RAM-based pricing · from $2.69 / GB (per 30 days) · pay only for what you need

Every plan runs onSame metal, every tier
Xeon / Ryzen
High-frequency CPUs
DDR5 RAM
Dedicated, not shared
NVMe SSD
Fast world loads
10Gbps
Network uplinks
DDoS Shield
Enterprise protection
Instant activation24/7 human support99.9% Uptime SLA24-hour money-backRated 4.9★

Launch your private Starbound dedicated server in minutes. Built for multiplayer stability with persistent worlds and dedicated performance.

Why PingPlayers is perfect for your Starbound server

Everything you need to host, manage, and scale your Starbound server without technical friction.

Instant AI setup

No manual config required. Your Starbound server is ready in seconds.

High-frequency CPUs

Strong single-core performance for smooth Starbound gameplay.

NVMe SSD storage

Fast disk speeds for quick planet loading and travel between systems.

DDR5 RAM

Stable memory for sprawling colonies and heavily modded universes.

Enterprise DDoS protection

Always online, always protected from attacks.

Full config control

Adjust all server settings from our control panel.

Automated backups

Protect your universe before updates or mod changes.

Instant upgrades

Scale RAM and slots as your crew grows.

Getting started

How to launch yourStarbound server

Get your server live in under 60 seconds.

1
Choose your plan
2
Configure your server
3
Deploy with Ping AI
4
Invite and play
Step 1

Choose your plan

Pick RAM, slots, and the data centre closest to your crew.

3 GB, 6 GB or 9 GB
Step 2

Configure your server

Set the slot count, difficulty, and PvP rules from a clean panel.

No config files to edit
Step 3

Deploy with Ping AI

Live in under 60 seconds, fully ready to play.

Live in under 60 seconds
Step 4

Invite and play

Share your IP and explore the galaxy together.

Crossplay supported

No complicated setup. Your server launches in minutes.

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24-hour money-back guarantee
Simple Control Panel

Simple yet powerful control panel for Starbound

Not sure how to configure your server? Ping AI walks you through every setting so your crew can get exploring fast.

AI Assist
Explore with AI

Meet Ping AI, your Starbound server navigator

The first AI built just for gamers.
Install workshop mods, set the slot count, or restart your server. All by chatting.

Ping AI

Not sure how to set up your server? Ping AI sets it up. Relax.

From loading mods to fixing server configs, Ping AI handles it.
Because getting your Starbound crew online should not feel like a deep-space mission.

Ping AI chat interface
Built for Starbound

Servers built for how
Starbound actually runs

Reliable hosting depends on performance, mod stability, backups, and proper server control.

Performance firstHigh-frequency CPUs keep colonies and travel smooth
Mod stableFrackin Universe and other big workshop mods run clean on every plan
Auto backupsOne-click universe restore before updates or mod changes
Full controlEvery server setting exposed in a clean panel
Server comparison

Dedicated Starbound server vs self-hosted and public servers

A dedicated server stays online independently from any player.

💻
PC-hosted
Works for short sessions only
✗Server goes dark when the host logs off
✗Home hardware struggles with heavy mod loads
✗Lag spikes when crewmates explore separate systems
✗No automated backups for your universe
✗Host player has a connection and latency advantage
✗Manual game updates interrupt ongoing colony builds
PC hosting works for short sessions, but quickly becomes frustrating for groups.
★ Best choice
🏆
PingPlayers Dedicated
Best for long-term worlds and communities
✓Always online. Your crew can explore any time.
✓Dedicated resources handle Frackin Universe and big modpacks
✓Full control over slot count, difficulty, and PvP rules
✓No host advantage for any crewmember
✓Automated backups protect your universe and colonies
✓Built for persistent universes and long co-op campaigns
🌐
Public servers
Easy to join, hard to keep
✗World rules and mod list controlled by strangers
✗No control over difficulty or slot counts
✗Progress can be wiped without warning
✗Frequent lag during peak hours
✗No dedicated admin tools for your crew
✗Queue times and full servers block your crew from playing
Public servers can be fun to try, but rarely offer long-term stability or freedom.
Built for performance

We prioritize lag free Starbound gameplay

As gamers we hate lag. It ruins the session. That is why we never oversell our servers, so everyone plays Starbound without a hiccup.

Lag-free Starbound server hosting
Global network

Global network for perfect Starbound gameplay

Choose the server location closest to your crew to reduce latency during planet exploration, colony building, and co-op play.

Global server locations
Free game switching

Change games anytime.One server does it all.

Switch between 50+ games without losing progress, paying extra, or setting up again.

Currently hosting
Valheim
→Switch free, anytime
Unlimited
∞
Game switches
Swap as many times as you want. No limits, no cooldowns, no questions asked.
Ping AI
60s
New game, live in 60 seconds
Pick a new game, hit deploy. Ping AI installs and configures your new server in under 60 seconds. No setup, no config files.
Included
$0
Extra cost to switch
Game switching is free on every plan, forever. One server price covers all 50+ games.

Ready to host your Starboundprivate server?

Launch your own server in minutes with full control over settings, mods, and performance.

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24/7 human support
50+
Games
7
Locations
4.9★
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Trusted by thousands of Starbound players worldwide.

Live chat
Real humans
Config help
24/7 availability

Frequently asked questions

We accept Credit and Debit cards, ApplePay and GooglePay and PayPal.

Each cluster of players can be automatically renewed by enabling Auto Renew on "My Servers->Edit Cluster" if you haven't done so when you ordered it. It will charge the same payment method used originally.

You can disable auto-renew on your cluster and delete all your servers. Your cluster will be removed on its due date.

Select the game and customize the contract length and max player count and you'll be taken to checkout.

No, to cancel you need to go to My servers->Manage Cluster->Disable Auto Renew.

Yes, within the first 24 hours after the initial ordering of the server.

Payment methods are added on checkout; try ordering something or reconfiguring an existing server and the option will show itself.

Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Select the game and customize the contract length and max player count and you'll be taken to checkout.

About Starbound

Starbound is a 2D sandbox adventure game developed and published by Chucklefish. It left Early Access with its 1.0 release in July 2016 and built a lasting following thanks to its mix of open-ended exploration, base building, and a procedurally generated universe to roam.

The core loop sends you across a galaxy of procedurally generated planets, each with its own biomes, creatures, and loot. You mine resources, craft gear, build colonies, recruit NPC tenants, and follow a story that takes you from a wrecked starship to the far edges of the universe. Co-op turns that solo journey into a shared adventure where a crew explores and builds side by side.

Starbound plays solo or in online co-op with friends. Progress is persistent, so your ship, colonies, and unlocked systems carry between sessions. On a private dedicated server, the universe stays live around the clock, letting any crewmate log in and pick up exploration without waiting on the host.

SandboxAdventureExplorationCo-opBase Building2D
Starbound
2016
Sandbox · Adventure
Starbound
🎮 Quick Facts
Genre
Sandbox adventure
Developer
Chucklefish
Publisher
Chucklefish
Release
July 2016
Platforms
PC
Max Players
20 (server config)
Mod Support
Full Steam Workshop
💾 Minimum RAM for Starbound
Small vanilla crew3 GB
Modded co-op server6 GB
Large modded universe9 GB

Useful Starbound hosting articles

How to Become an Admin on your Starbound Server

This article provides a detailed guide on how to become an admin on a Starbound server, outlining step-by-step instructions for setting up admin permissions, useful commands, and troubleshooting tips for effective server management.

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How to Spawn Items in your Starbound Server

This article provides a step-by-step guide on spawning items in your Starbound server, including how to become an admin, enable permissions, and use the spawnitem command. Troubleshooting tips are also included for common issues related to admin access.

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How to Backup and Migrate Your Starbound Universe

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to backup and migrate your Starbound universe. It covers essential steps for server admins, including stopping the server, backing up data, and restoring or migrating to a new server, ensuring community progress is preserved.

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How to connect with RCON to your server

Guide on connecting to Starbound server RCON (Remote Console). Details, setup steps, and troubleshooting.

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How to Join Your Starbound Server

This article provides a step-by-step guide for connecting to a Starbound server using its IP address and port. It also addresses common troubleshooting issues, such as asset mismatches and server kicks, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.

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How to add mods to your Starbound server

This article provides a step-by-step guide for adding mods to the Starbound game and server, detailing methods for file management, mod installation via Steam Workshop, and troubleshooting tips for users.

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Launch your Starboundprivate server today.

Chart the stars, build your colony, explore it all.

Full control over settings, mods, and performance.

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