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\ud83d\udfe2 Live \u2022 Java-tuned \u2022 Mod-ready

Managed Vintage Story server hosting.

A proper home for the best stone-age survival sim on the market. Tuned Java runtime, mod support, nightly encrypted world backups, and low-latency US hosting \u2014 for a community the big hosts don\u2019t bother with.

Self-serve provisioning launches in Q2. Until then, every Vintage Story order is hand-provisioned inside 24 hours \u2014 email us and we\u2019ll have your homestead ready.

Request a server \u2192 See plans

Built by people who play it

Vintage Story isn\u2019t a template afterthought here. It\u2019s one of the games we actually host for ourselves.

\u2699\ufe0fTuned Java runtime

Temurin 21 with heap and GC flags calibrated for Vintage Story\u2019s chunk-streaming load \u2014 not Minecraft\u2019s defaults repurposed.

\ud83d\udce6Mod support

Drop .zip/.dll mods into the /Mods folder via SFTP or panel upload. Survival mods like Primitive Survival, Carry Capacity, and Better Ruins all tested.

\ud83d\udcbeNightly world backups

Encrypted snapshots of /saves pushed to backups.desertforgeit.com. One-click restore from the panel.

\ud83d\udee1\ufe0fWorld whitelist & serverconfig.json

Edit serverconfig.json live in the panel. Manage the whitelist, world settings, and player allowances without reconnecting.

\ud83d\udda5\ufe0fLive console & SFTP

Full console access for /op, /tp, /worldconfig, and friends. SFTP for save uploads, config edits, mod pushes.

\u26a0\ufe0fGenuine support

Most hosts can\u2019t tell you what a “ruins generation tick” is. We can. Discord support from people who play this game.

Size it for your homestead

Vintage Story needs more RAM than Minecraft for the same player count \u2014 chunk generation is heavier. The calculator accounts for it.

Plans named after what you\u2019re actually building

Because we\u2019ve all been there.

\u26fa Settler

Your first claim \u2014 small group, vanilla or light mods.

$5.99/mo

3 GB RAM
2 vCPU
10 GB SSD
Up to 8 players
Mod support
Daily backups

Request Settler

\ud83c\udfe1 Homestead

Trade outpost with friends \u2014 modded, persistent.

$9.99/mo

5 GB RAM
3 vCPU
25 GB SSD
Up to 16 players
Heavy mod support
Daily backups

Request Homestead

\ud83d\udc51 Kingdom

Server community with persistent roads and cities.

$15.99/mo

8 GB RAM
4 vCPU
50 GB SSD
Up to 32 players
Any mod combo
Daily backups

Request Kingdom

Running in 3 steps

Pick a plan

Settler covers small groups. Homestead is the sweet spot if you\u2019re running mods like Primitive Survival.

Choose a version & mods

Latest stable by default. Upload a mod bundle at creation, or manage later via the panel.

Share the address

Whitelist, op, and world-config managed from the panel. You\u2019re live.

How we compare

Vintage Story barely exists on the big hosts. This is the honest picture.

Feature	DF: Game Hosting	Shockbyte	GPORTAL	Self-hosted VPS
Vintage Story template	Tuned & tested	Not offered	Generic	Manual
Starter (3 GB)	$5.99/mo	\u2014	$11.90/mo	$6\u201315/mo
Daily encrypted backups	Yes	\u2014	Manual	Manual
Mod folder management	Panel + SFTP	\u2014	FTP only	Yes
Java 21 tuned	Yes	\u2014	Default flags	Manual
Support that plays the game	Yes	\u2014	Ticket queue	N/A

Vintage Story hosting FAQ

Which Vintage Story versions are supported?

All current 1.19.x and 1.20.x releases. Patch-to-patch, we follow the stable tag within 48 hours of release; unstable/preview builds available on request.

How do I install mods?

Upload the mod .zip to /Mods via the panel or SFTP, then restart. The panel\u2019s mod manager handles dependencies for tested mods (Primitive Survival, Carry Capacity, Better Ruins, Xskills, etc.).

Can I upload an existing single-player save?

Yes \u2014 drop your .vcdbs save into /saves. The panel will auto-detect on next restart. We\u2019ll help on Discord if anything goes sideways.

How much RAM does Vintage Story really need?

More than Minecraft for the same player count. 3 GB vanilla for 4\u20138 players, 5 GB with mods, 8 GB if you\u2019re running a heavy mod stack with 16+ active players.

How often are backups taken?

Nightly at your chosen UTC offset, encrypted, retention 7 / 30 / 90 days by plan tier. Restore with one click from the panel.

Do you support game ownership verification?

Yes \u2014 serverconfig.json has OnlyWhitelisted and RequireEmailVerification-equivalent flags. We ship secure defaults.

Can I run an “anarchy” or strict roleplay server?

Your server, your rules. World config, PvP flags, and land-claim settings are all tunable per server.

Is there a free tier?

Not currently \u2014 Vintage Story\u2019s baseline RAM needs make a free tier unsustainable. We offer a 7-day free trial on any paid plan instead.

Can I migrate from GPORTAL or Nitrado?

Yes. Download your save and mods, upload to our panel, match your serverconfig.json. Free migration help on Discord.

Do you host the mod-author’s paid mods?

We don\u2019t pre-install or redistribute mods. You upload them yourself, respecting each mod author\u2019s license.