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 Order a Linux VPS sized for your game and player count
- 2 Install Java (for Minecraft) or your game server software
- 3 Open the required ports in your firewall
- 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
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.