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
TShock Server Hosting
TShock adds server-side plugins, groups and region protection to Terraria — the choice when you're running a public world and need to keep it intact.
- TShock with plugin support
- Granular permissions and region protection
- Full file + console access
- Backups on a schedule you set
- Switch to vanilla any time
What you get with every Terraria (TShock) 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 (TShock)
1
Connect
Your address and port are on the server page in the panel. Paste the address into Terraria (TShock)'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
Supported here: Server plugins. 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 (TShock) server requirements: RAM and players
Terraria (TShock) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2.4 GB | 3 GB | $8.99/mo |
| 16 | 2.8 GB | 3 GB | $8.99/mo |
| 32 | 3.6 GB | 4 GB | $11.99/mo |
Plugins, permissions and first-time setup
On the first start TShock prints a one-time setup code in the console. Join the server and type /setup followed by that code to make yourself the first admin, then create your own account and groups.
Plugins go in the ServerPlugins folder; upload them over SFTP and restart. Regions, groups and permissions are managed with TShock's in-game commands.
World Name, World Size and Max Players (8 by default, up to 64) are on the panel's Startup tab.
Terraria (TShock) server hosting FAQ
How much RAM does a TShock server need?
TShock is light: 2 GB is enough to start, plus roughly 0.05 GB per player. Sixteen players comes to about 2.8 GB, so the 3 GB plan.
How do I become admin?
Read the one-time setup code from the console on the first start, join, and type /setup with that code. Then create a proper admin account.
How do I install plugins?
Upload them to the ServerPlugins folder and restart.
How many players can join?
Set Max Players on the Startup tab, from 1 to 64 (8 by default).
Can I protect parts of the world from griefing?
Yes. TShock regions let you lock areas so only chosen groups can build there.
Can I switch to vanilla Terraria or tModLoader?
Yes, from the panel. Take a backup first; TShock's accounts and regions do not carry over.
How much does a TShock 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.
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 (TShock) 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.