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title: How to Make a Renown Game Server
description: Making a Renown server through a server host or self-hosting is easy. Read this article to learn how.
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# How to Make a Renown Game Server

Making a Renown server through a server host or self-hosting is easy. Read this article to learn how.

Renown is an intense medieval multiplayer survival experience set in a vast, ever-evolving world. You can grab your friends to join you in gathering resources, building strongholds, and battling for dominance. For a customized or private experience, you can host your own server.  
![Three knights in armor stand on stone steps with lion banners. The word "Renown" is prominently displayed in front.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/460x215/64c98f6198/renown-header.jpg/m/)

## Methods of Creating a Server

There are multiple ways to create a Renown server. We will explain the process below.

### Renting a Renown Server

One of the simplest ways to create a Renown server is by renting one from a server host. Each host has different steps, so below we will focus on how to set up one from Nodecraft.

1. Choose the plan you want to purchase. You can [view our recommendations here](/games/renown-server-hosting). Our check out process will walk you through start to finish!
2. Once you have your server, navigate over to your [Dashboard](https://app.nodecraft.com/dashboard).
3. Click **Create Server**  
  ![Setup a Game Server and swap to any game supported by Nodecraft](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/816x397/09e102596b/create-server-nodecraft.png/m/)
4. Choose Renown from the list of games we support.
5. Click** New Save** and fill out the requested information.   
  ![Nodecraft Pro opens a ui to Create a Palworld Server where the user sets a server name, DNS information, Location and toggles on or off Auto Deploy.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1920x945/8c00f21cf8/palworld-create-a-server.png/m/)

  - A DNS hostname is a URL-style IP address that players can use to join your server. Not all games support this!
  - Turning on **Auto Deploy** means your server will set up automatically when you’re done.
6. Click **Create Server**.

| Pros | Cons |
| --- | --- |
| Give trust players access to manage your server | Costs money |
| Give trust players access to manage your server | You have to find a server host you can trust on your own |
| Ease of Use: Minimal setup required; servers are ready to use almost instantly |  |
| Reliability: Professional-grade hardware ensures consistent performance |  |
| Support: Access to customer support for troubleshooting and assistance |  |
| Customization: Easily adjust server settings and install mods through the server control panel |  |
| Save & Swap: Easily save your progress and swap between versions, mods and other games via Nodecraft’s Save & Swap feature |  |
| Unlimited player slots: invite as many friends as the game or mods allow |  |

### Self-hosting a Renown Server

For those who are more technically savvy and willing to put in extra effort, setting up a dedicated server on personal hardware is an option. View step-by-step details on self-hosting in the Renown wiki article [Community Server Hosting](https://renown.fandom.com/wiki/Community_Server_Hosting_-_Windows).

| Pros | Cons |
| --- | --- |
| Unlimited control over server settings and configuration | Requires more time and manual work to set up |
| No hosting costs | Costs of hardware |
|  | Security for your home connection must be very thorough |
|  | Requires technical knowledge to set up and maintain |
|  | Your hardware must be reliable and always on for continuous access |
|  | Can call for risky third-party programs or punching a hole in your own firewall for others to connect |
|  | Requires providing your public IP Address to anyone you want to join your Voyagers of Nera server. Note: Only give out your IP address to people you trust |
|  | Requires port forwarding |
|  | You may be breaking your internet provider’s terms & conditions |

### 

## Conclusion

Making your own Renown dedicated server is a great way to have more control over your experience or even make that experience private with friends. Learn [How to Configure Your Renown Server](/support/games/renown/how-to-configure-your-renown-server) next!

## Need Help?

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