Starbound Server Hosting across the universe
Run an always-online Starbound dedicated server in Frankfurt with NVMe SSD and multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS. Light to host, Workshop-mod-ready and online in minutes — no host needed.
A dedicated Starbound server keeps your universe online 24/7 so friends can explore planets and build any time — no waiting for the host. Starbound is light to host, so a full server fits a modest plan, with room for Workshop mods.
Every plan is hosted in Frankfurt behind our multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS network on high-clock CPUs with NVMe SSD storage, managed from an easy control panel — online in minutes with 24/7 in-house support.
Everything your Starbound server needs
No more "the host has to be online". A dedicated Starbound server keeps the universe running 24/7 for the whole crew.
Always online
Your Starbound world runs 24/7 — friends can jump in any time without waiting for a host to be online.
Workshop mods
Install Workshop mods from the panel — the server keeps everyone in sync across the universe.
NVMe storage
Fast NVMe SSD means quick world loads and smooth saves as your map and progress grow.
Anti-DDoS included
Every server is filtered through our multi-Tbps Frankfurt network — no boots, no downtime.
Easy panel
Manage configs, files, backups and restarts from a clean web panel — no Linux knowledge needed.
Automatic backups
Scheduled backups so a crash or a griefer never costs you your progress.
Built for Starbound players, not just servers
Hardware, network and protection tuned for game hosting — hosted in one of Europe's best-connected data centres.
Multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS
Every server is filtered through our own 5 Tbps+ Frankfurt network and custom XDP layer — attacks are absorbed before they reach you. Learn more →
Instant setup
Your Starbound server is deployed automatically right after checkout — online in minutes, not hours.
Low EU latency
Frankfurt is the heart of European networking. Players across the EU get a stable, low ping for smooth gameplay.
Easy control panel
Start, stop, restart, edit configs, install mods/plugins and manage files from a clean web panel — no Linux knowledge needed.
High-clock CPUs + NVMe
Game servers love fast single-core performance. Our nodes run high-clock CPUs with NVMe SSDs for quick world loads.
24/7 in-house support
Real people who host games for a living — not a generic call centre. We help you get set up and stay online.
How to make a Starbound server
From zero to online in four steps — no technical experience required.
Pick a plan
Starbound is light — pick for crew size and mods. A 64-bit server is standard.
Set it up
Set your server name and password in starbound_server.config from the panel.
Instant deploy
Your Starbound server and panel access are ready within minutes of checkout.
Explore together
Share your IP, add mods if you like, and keep the universe online 24/7 — protected and always on.
How much server do you need?
Not sure which plan fits? Here's a quick guide for a Starbound server — and you can always upgrade RAM and slots instantly as you grow.
Crew
2 GB RAM · up to 8
A small crew of explorers.
Standard
4 GB RAM · up to 16
A bigger group and popular mods.
Modded
6 GB RAM · up to 16
Heavy Workshop mod lists.
Vanilla and modded Starbound
Explore the universe the way your crew likes it.
Starbound is a top DDoS target — you're covered
Game servers are the #1 target for DDoS attacks. Every ESAGAMES Starbound server sits behind our multi-Tbps filtering and custom in-house XDP mitigation, engineered to absorb modern botnets like AISURU and keep you online during raids, rivalries and events.
Starbound hosting questions, answered
Why use a dedicated Starbound server?
So your universe is always online — friends can play any time without the host being on, and characters and worlds persist between sessions.
How much hardware does it need?
Not much — a modest CPU and 2–4 GB of RAM run a full server. It's a light game to host, on a 64-bit OS.
What port does it use?
21025 over both TCP and UDP by default — and on our managed hosting it's opened for you.
Can I install Workshop mods?
Yes — add Workshop mods from the panel; clients with the same mods join normally.
Is it DDoS protected?
Always — every server is filtered through our multi-Tbps Frankfurt network.
How fast is setup?
Automatic — your server is ready within minutes of checkout.
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Helpful Starbound guides
Prefer to set it up yourself? These step-by-step guides walk you through it.
ESAGAMES is an independent hosting provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the publishers or developers of Starbound. All game names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. You must own a legitimate copy of any game you choose to host or play.