Budget Don't Starve Together Server Hosting
- Online when you are
- Shuts down when unused
- Wake & Play to resume
Premium Don't Starve Together Server Hosting
- 24/7, always online
- Static IP address
- Set automated tasks
* Trials available only while supplies last. A valid cell/mobile phone number will be required to verify your eligibility for a trial. One trial per person.
Budget or Premium?
What is the difference between Nodecraft Plans?
| Budget - Wake & Play Server | Premium - 24/7 Server | |
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| Pricing Starting at | save more with annual plans | save more with annual plans |
| Server Online | Online When You Are Shuts down when unused, Wake & Play anytime to resume | 24/7 Always online, you're always in control |
| High Performance | yes | yes |
| Easy to use Control Panel | yes | yes |
| DDoS Protection | yes | yes |
| Cloud Backups | yes | yes |
| SSD Storage | yes | yes |
| Game Swapping | 2 slots | 2-9 slots varies by plan |
| Static Dedicated IP | no | yes |
| Wake & Play Share Link | yes | no |
| Automated Tasks | no | yes |
| Automatic Backups | On Hibernation Backup is created when server is not being used | Weekly Full control to increase/change |
| Manual Backups | no | yes |
| Free DNS Hostname | yes | yes |
| Web-based File Manager | yes | yes |
| SFTP File Access | yes | yes |
Introducing Nodecraft Lite - Budget Server Hosting
Our new product, Nodecraft Lite, offers the same high-quality server hosting experience at lower costs.
Unlike Nodecraft Pro game servers that run 24/7, Nodecraft Lite Servers are only online when players actively use them.
Server owners are given a password-protected Wake & Play Share Link to share with anyone to wake the server from hibernation.
For a full list of feature differences between our Pro and Lite packages, check out the chart above labeled "Budget or Premium?".
Customer Reviews:
Still on the fence? Here's some nice stuff people have said about us.
"The Ultimate Game-Changer for DST PlayersI've been using Nodecraft for my dedicated "Don't Starve Together" server, and it's been an absolute game-changer. The control panel is super intuitive, making it easy to tweak the server however I want, and the option to choose the server location has massively cut down on latency when gaming with friends from around the world. In nearly two weeks, the only hiccup I had was a minor issue with my server's visibility, which their top-notch support resolved in under five minutes—seriously, I'd give their customer service a 10/5 if I could. Since switching to Nodecraft, my gameplay has been so smooth that I can't stop playing; I’ve gone from stressing about lag to just enjoying and improving my game. If you're into DST and want a seamless gaming experience, Nodecraft is an absolute must."
"The guys at Nodecraft certainly know what they are doing. They make setting up modpacks and server instances as easy as clicking a button. It makes me want to be a part of it."
High Quality Features Like No Other Game Server Host
Get the increadible power of AMD's fastest CPUs to build your worlds and your creations on your Don't Starve Together server!
AMD Ryzen 9 or AMD EPYC CPUs
DDoS protection
No overselling to prevent lag
No additional cost, included with all plans
Save your current Don't Starve Together server in the cloud
Start a new server on a new save state
- All 30+ games and 300+ modpacks includeLoad any saved server at any time
The Best Server Hosting Tools
Take control of your Don't Starve Together game server using Nodecraft’s intuitive, web-based control panel. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our tools make it easy to get started and stay in control. Key Features:
Simple Server Setup - Launch your server in just a few clicks.
Easy-to-use Control Panel - adjust settings directly from the control panel.
Cloud Backups - Protect your game servers with Nodecraft's Cloud Backups.
Are you an expert user looking for more control? Then take a look at Nodecraft's advanced server hosting tools! Power Tools Include:
Sub-Users - Give others access to manage your server settings.
MySQL Database Management - Easily manage your databases directly from the app.
Integrated File Manager - Upload, edit, and organize your server files effortlessly.
FTP/SFTP File Access - Control your server your way.
Live Streamed Server Console - Monitor and interact with your server in real-time.
Automated Tasks - Instantly add automation without plugins or mods. Choose from timers or live events built directly into the game.
Unmatched Server Support
Our customers can’t stop talking about our incredible support team—and for good reason. They're real people, not bots, and consistently deliver fast, friendly, and knowledgeable assistance.
✅ Always human
✅ Expert-level knowledge
✅ Genuinely helpful
✅ Average response time: 5 minutes
✅ Most issues resolved within an hour
✅ Offering Server Powerups for server owners who want to hand off the work
Support is available daily from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST.
Reach us toll-free at +1-888-907-3220 or start a conversation through live chat on our website. We're here to help!
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- Uploading an Existing World to Your Don't Starve Together Server
- North America
- Seattle, Washington
- San Jose, California
- Denver, Colorado
- Queretaro, Mexico
- Dallas, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Miami, Florida
- Toronto, Canada
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston, Massachusetts
- South America
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Europe
- Madrid, Spain
- London, United Kingdom
- Paris, France
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Bucharest, Romania
- Asia-Pacific
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Paya Lebar, Singapore
- Tokyo, Japan
- Melbourne, Australia
- Sydney, Australia
- Auckland, New Zealand
Don't Starve Together
Don't Starve Together is a survival game with a distinct graphic style. You wake up in front of a mysterious portal, trapped in a strange world full of dangers. Whether it's monsters, starvation, or even just the weather, each season brings new challenges. Together with your friends, you can build a base, fight giants, and remain sane.
Team up with your friends and don't starve! Decide how much of a challenge you want and customize your server. When you host your game with Nodecraft, you make all the server rules.
F.A.Q.
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What is the difference between Nodecraft Lite and Pro subscriptions?
In short, Nodecraft Lite is the same high quality product as Nodecraft Pro, but with slightly different features to allow us to offer a budget friendly option. You can read more about the feature differences in the comparison chart on this page or visit our knowledge base article below.
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Does Nodecraft offer free trials?
Nodecraft offers two options to trial our platform on all of our available plans except the Build Your Own.
Option 1: No credit card required; test our platform for free for 24 hours.
Option 2: Upgrade to a 7-day free trial by entering payment details.
What's included in the trial plan?
You can trial Nodecraft Pro server hosting and customization for any of our games.
If you have any questions regarding the free trial or our services, please contact our support team.
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Do I need to enter my credit card info to sign up?
No! Our free 24-hour trial is available with no credit card required.
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What payment methods do you accept?
Nodecraft is working on expanding the payment methods that are supported. Today we support the following payment methods:
All Major Debit/Credit Cards
Apple Pay
Google Pay
PayPal
Securing Payments
Nodecraft protects your payment information by using a PCI certified payment gateway. In doing so Nodecraft never has direct access to any of your sensitive payment details. All communication between customers, Nodecraft, and the payment gateway are secured using TLS (SSL) encryption and modern tokenization.
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Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
You can automatically upgrade or downgrade your Nodecraft Pro Server plan at any time via the billing dashboard, which you will have access to as soon as you log in.
While in Open Beta, if you want to change between Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite, you will have to cancel your current subscription and create a subscription with the other product.
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When will I be billed?
Understanding the billing for your game server subscription is important to every server owner. Nodecraft offers a transparent and simple subscription service that ensures you always know when payments are coming and offers full control so there are no surprises.
Every game server subscription is billed with:
Full subscription management, cancel anytime
Payment Reminder 7 days before autopay
A grace period of 3 days, after which unpaid subscriptions are automatically terminated.
Read more about when you will be billed in our knowledgebase.
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What is your refund policy?
Nodecraft offers a generous and extensive refund and money back guarantee. Learn more in our full refund policy and money back guarantee.
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Do my servers run 24/7?
Nodecraft offers two products: Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite. Nodecraft Pro servers are able to be online 24/7 where Nodecraft Lite servers hibernate automatically when unused.
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Do servers include DDoS Protection?
Our data centers have both external and internal packet scrubbing to protect against large-scale attacks against each server.
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Do you provide dedicated IPs?
Nodecraft offers two products: Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite. Nodecraft Pro servers are issued a dedicated IP address that will only be used by one customer at a time and will only change if the server is archived, the service is ended, or in the rare case that a server requires changing nodes.
We also provide a DNS Hostname for all server subscriptions in Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite, which can be used interchangeably in most games.All servers are provisioned with an IP, separate from any other game server and are never actively shared between customers.
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What is an instance?
Nodecraft allows users to save and swap between games and modpacks by utilizing the server instances available to each plan. These instances can be thought of like save slots that are able to hold a game server's files in a saved state for you to pop back into your server to play later.
Learn more about Instances and how to use them.
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How many player slots does my server have?
Nodecraft does not limit player slots on your server, so you can have as many player slots as the game allows!
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How do I cancel my service?
Our entire team understands the anxiety around canceling your online subscriptions. Your game server subscriptions can be canceled instantly and at any time by following the instructions below:
Login to your Nodecraft account and visit the Billing Overview.
Click on the game server subscription you'd like to cancel.
Find the cancellation page from the tabbed navigation.
Complete the cancellation form.
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Have more questions?
At Nodecraft, we are on a mission to empower every gamer to run their own customized game servers regardless of technical expertise. Our support staff is highly knowledgeable, always human, and happy to help. If you have any additional questions, please reach out!