Performance
NVMe and the same CPU on every plan
Worlds load from NVMe storage, and every plan can use up to two CPU cores, whatever its size.
Game server
Terraria Server Hosting
Terraria is the cheapest server we sell and the easiest to run. Vanilla worlds are small; even a full lobby rarely needs more than a couple of gigabytes.
- Vanilla Terraria, latest version
- World size and difficulty configurable
- Full file + console access
- Backups on a schedule you set
- Upgrade to tModLoader any time
What you get with every Terraria server
One plan system, 19 sizes. Move up or down whenever your world grows.
Protection
DDoS filtering
Filtered at the edge before it reaches your server — included, not an upsell.
Control
Full panel access
Console, files, scheduled tasks and backups in one panel. First monthly order not for you? Ask within 72 hours for a full refund.
Getting started
Your first hour on Terraria
1
Connect
Your address and port are on the server page in the panel. Paste the address into Terraria's multiplayer screen; if it asks for a port separately, use the one the panel lists — not one from a forum post.
2
Add your content
Upload through the panel's file manager, or over SFTP for anything large, then restart from the console.
3
When it misbehaves
Open a ticket from the billing portal — it is tied to your account, so we can find your server straight away. The FAQ covers backups, ports and RAM ceilings.
Terraria server requirements: RAM and players
Terraria needs 2 GB before anyone connects. These are the plans our calculator picks for a few common group sizes, using the same numbers as the calculator above.
| Players online | RAM needed | Plan | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2.2 GB | 3 GB | $8.99/mo |
| 12 | 2.6 GB | 3 GB | $8.99/mo |
| 24 | 3.2 GB | 4 GB | $11.99/mo |
Worlds, difficulty and players
World Name, World Size, Difficulty, World Seed, MOTD and Max Players (8 by default) are all on the panel's Startup tab. A large world takes longer to generate the first time it starts.
Terraria players join by address and port, with the world password you set on the same tab.
If you later want mods, switch the server to Terraria (tModLoader) from the panel; for plugins and permissions, Terraria (TShock).
Terraria server hosting FAQ
How much RAM does a Terraria server need?
Terraria is the lightest game we host: 2 GB is enough to start and covers about ten players, then roughly 0.05 GB per extra player. Sixteen players comes to about 2.8 GB, so the 3 GB plan.
How many players can join?
Max Players is on the Startup tab (8 by default). Terraria and our plans both handle far more.
How do I make the world bigger or harder?
Set World Size and Difficulty on the Startup tab before the world is generated. Changing them later starts a new world.
Can I upload my own world?
Yes. Stop the server and upload the .wld file to the server's world folder over SFTP, then set World Name on the Startup tab to match.
Can I use mods or plugins?
Yes, by switching the server to Terraria (tModLoader) for mods or Terraria (TShock) for plugins and permissions, from the panel.
How much does a Terraria server cost?
From $5.99 a month for 2 GB. Each extra gigabyte adds $3. Terms of 3, 6 and 12 months are 10%, 15% and 20% off, with no setup fee.
Can console players join?
No. Terraria's dedicated server is for the PC version; console and mobile use their own multiplayer.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes, on every plan. Traffic is filtered at the network edge before it reaches your server.
Not sure about the size?
The calculator above uses the numbers we measured on our own Terraria servers — 2 GB to boot, about 0.05 GB per concurrent player. If you'd rather compare every plan side by side, they're on the pricing page.