Enshrouded server hosting
1.0 ready. Push back the Shroud together.
Enshrouded 1.0 lands on 15 October. Get a dedicated world for up to 16 players, build your base and pick up where you left off, any time.
Staying longer? Subscribe and get 50% off your first month
- DDoS protected
- 24/7 support
- Live the moment you pay
- Split the billUp to 10 friends, own cards
- Custom plansAny RAM up to 32 GB
- Prepaid or monthly3 days to 1 year
- Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
- Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever
Pick your Enshrouded plan
Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.
Starter
8 GBThen $19.99/mo. $0.67 a day.
Splitting with 3 friends? $6.02 each/mo
- 8 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- Up to 2 players
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Standard
12 GBThen $29.99/mo. $1.00 a day.
Splitting with 3 friends? $8.52 each/mo
- 12 GB RAM
- 3 vCPU cores
- Up to 4 players
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Pro
16 GBThen $39.99/mo. $1.33 a day.
Splitting with 3 friends? $11.02 each/mo
- 16 GB RAM
- 4 vCPU cores
- Up to 8 players
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
What comes set up on a Enshrouded server
Play without the host
Your world stays online when the owner logs off.
Up to 16 players
Room for your whole group on one world.
Saves you can trust
One click backups before every update.
A look inside Enshrouded
Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.
How much RAM does a Enshrouded server need?
Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.
| Your server | RAM | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Small group, up to 4 players | 8 GB | Starter$19.99/mo |
| Regular group with a growing base, up to 8 players | 12 GB | Standard$29.99/mo |
| Full 16 player world with large bases | 16 GB | Pro$39.99/mo |
This is the panel. Click around.
This is the Enshrouded panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.
Enshrouded Server
play.gamezservers.com:15637
[12:00:00] Starting Enshrouded server
[12:00:03] Loading world
[12:00:06] Server started on port 15637
[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.
Power
How to join your Enshrouded server
- 1
Launch Enshrouded and click Play, then Join Game.
- 2
Tick Show dedicated servers and Show password protected servers.
- 3
Search for the server name.
- 4
Click Join and enter a password: the Friend password to play and build, or the Admin password to also kick and ban. Both are in your server settings.
Common problems
Cannot find the server
Tick Show dedicated servers and Show password protected servers, then search for the exact name. A fresh server can take a few minutes to appear in the list.
Joined without the rights you expected
The password you type decides your role. Leave and join again with the Admin password to get kick and ban rights.
Version mismatch after a patch
The server updates Enshrouded every time it starts. After a game update the owner restarts the server, then everyone can join again.
Server not responding
Make sure the server is online. Servers sleep after 4 days with nobody playing, and anyone with access can start them again from the dashboard in one click.
Use the server address
Do not use localhost, 127.0.0.1 or your own IP from a home hosting guide. Copy the exact address of the server.
No port forwarding or firewall changes
Opening ports on your router is only for hosting a server at home, so there is nothing to change to join this one. If Windows asks whether to let the game through the firewall, choose Allow.
Enshrouded server hosting, explained
An Enshrouded dedicated server keeps your world online without anyone hosting from their own game. In a normal co-op session the world only exists while the host is playing, so everyone else waits for them. A dedicated server runs on its own, holds up to 16 players and lets anyone in your group log in, farm, build or explore whenever they have time.
The official server is a Windows program installed with SteamCMD under app ID 2278520 and configured through a single file, enshrouded_server.json. Access works through user groups rather than one shared password: each role such as Admin, Friend or Guest gets its own password and its own permissions for kicking players, opening chests and editing bases. The same file holds the game settings preset, and choosing Custom unlocks detailed options like enemy damage, resource yield and day length.
Enshrouded is heavier on the server than most survival games because the whole voxel world, including every base the players carve and build, stays loaded and simulated. Memory and CPU use rise with player count and base size, which is why a full 16 player world wants around 16 GB. Hosted with us, you can take a one click backup before the 1.0 update on 15 October and upgrade your plan later if your builds outgrow it.
Enshrouded server guides
Enshrouded7 min readHow to Host an Enshrouded Server (Step by Step, 2026)
How to host an Enshrouded server for up to 16 players in about a minute: pick a plan, split the cost, set role passwords, upload your save and get 1.0 ready.
ReadEnshrouded5 min readEnshrouded Server Hosting Cost for 1.0: Prices by Group Size
What an Enshrouded dedicated server costs per month for 4, 8 or 16 players at 1.0, why it needs 8 GB or more, per player prices and the free options.
ReadEnshrouded5 min readEnshrouded Server Won't Start or Closes Right Away? How to Fix It
Enshrouded dedicated server closes on launch or never finishes starting? Read the log, then fix the JSON, port, missing runtimes, memory or Wine setup.
ReadEnshrouded5 min readHow to Start a New World on an Enshrouded Server (Keep the Old One)
Start a fresh world on an Enshrouded dedicated server by moving the 3ad85aea files out of savegame. Keep the old world to switch back later.
ReadEnshrouded6 min readEnshrouded Server Settings: enshrouded_server.json Explained
Every Enshrouded server setting in enshrouded_server.json explained: role passwords, player slots, presets, custom difficulty, day length and the Custom trap.
ReadEnshrouded4 min readEnshrouded 1.0 Release Date (15 Oct): What It Means for Servers
Enshrouded 1.0 releases on 15 October 2026 for PC and PS5, Xbox in spring 2027. New biome, level cap 50, skill reset, and how to prepare your dedicated server.
ReadIncluded on every plan
- Always on DDoS protection
- 24/7 support from real people
- Low ping game hardware
- Live the moment you pay
- Your own address and port
- Live console with full access
- One click game actions
- One click backups
- Upgrade or cancel any time
Common questions
Can I upload my current save?
Yes. Stop the server, back it up, open Files and upload your world files into the savegame folder, replacing the ones there. Start the server and it loads your world.
How many players can join an Enshrouded server?
Up to 16, which is the limit set by the game. Pick a plan with enough RAM for the group you expect.
Is my server ready for Enshrouded 1.0?
Yes. The server updates Enshrouded every time it starts, so a restart after 1.0 releases on 15 October brings it up to date. Take a backup first, since big releases can change how saves load.
How do I set a password or make myself admin?
Enshrouded uses user groups. Your server has an Admin group, which can kick and ban, and a Friend group, which can build, open chests and edit bases. Set both passwords in your server settings. Players type the password for the role they should get when they join. Leave the Friend password empty for an open server. More groups, like a Guest group, can be added in enshrouded_server.json.
Can I change difficulty and game settings?
Yes. Pick the Default, Relaxed, Hard or Survival preset in your server settings. Choose Custom to use the gameSettings block in enshrouded_server.json for enemy damage, resource yield, day length and more.
Can I use mods on an Enshrouded server?
Not really. Enshrouded has no official mod support for dedicated servers, so servers run the game as Keen Games ships it. You can still change a lot through the custom game settings.
Do my friends need to own Enshrouded?
Yes. Every player needs their own copy of Enshrouded on Steam. The server itself does not need a game license.
Can my friends and I split the cost?
Yes. At checkout choose "Me and my friends" and up to 10 people each pay their own share with their own card, on any plan length, from 3 days to a year. It is not a payment plan: nobody pays in parts over time, each friend simply pays their own share. You pay yours, send each friend their link, and the server starts straight away. Each share includes a $1 payment fee.
Can I build a custom plan?
Yes. Every game has a Build your own page: pick any amount of RAM up to 32 GB, any length from 3 days to 1 year, prepaid or a subscription, plus your server type and settings. A custom size costs 15% more per GB than the standard plans next to it.
Can I pay once instead of a subscription?
Yes. Pick Prepaid and pay once for 3 days, 30 days, 6 months or a year. Nothing renews: when the time is up the server pauses and keeps its world for 14 days. Add time or switch to a subscription from your panel any time. Short rentals cost more per day, since every server is set up from scratch.
How fast is setup, really?
Your server starts building the moment Stripe confirms payment. Most are online in under a minute, and the address and login appear on your dashboard automatically.
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