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Host a Game Server on a Volt Serv VPS

Your own low-latency game server with full mod control.

What is Game Servers?

A VPS gives you a dedicated game server you fully control — install any mods, plugins, or game versions, set your own rules, and avoid the restrictions of shared game-hosting panels. With NVMe storage, low-latency US data centers, and free DDoS protection, a VPS is ideal for Minecraft (vanilla or heavily modded), Palworld, Valheim, and many other multiplayer games. You can even run a control panel like Pterodactyl to manage multiple game servers from one dashboard.

Good to know: A flexible alternative to locked-down game-panel hosts like Apex, Shockbyte, and BisectHosting.

Why run Game Servers on a Volt Serv VPS

  • Full root access to install any mods, plugins, or game versions
  • Low-latency US data centers for a smooth experience
  • Free DDoS protection keeps your server online during attacks
  • Dedicated resources — no noisy neighbors slowing your server
  • Scale RAM and CPU up as your community grows

Recommended resources

Minecraft needs ~4 GB RAM for a small modded server; larger player counts and heavy modpacks want 8 GB+. Palworld and similar games are also RAM-hungry.

How to get started

  1. 1 Order a Linux VPS sized for your game and player count
  2. 2 Install Java (for Minecraft) or your game server software
  3. 3 Open the required ports in your firewall
  4. 4 Share your server IP with friends and play

New to servers? Read How to Secure a Linux VPS first.

Pro tips for running Game Servers

Allocate RAM to the JVM with sensible flags (Aikar's flags work well for Minecraft).
Run the game server in tmux/screen or as a systemd service so it survives disconnects.
Install Pterodactyl if you want a web panel to manage multiple servers.

Frequently asked questions

How many players can a VPS handle?

It depends on RAM and the game. A 4 GB Professional plan comfortably handles a small-to-medium Minecraft server; scale up for larger groups or heavy modpacks.

Do you offer a one-click game panel?

We provide the VPS with full root access so you can install panels like Pterodactyl yourself, and our team can help.