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SuperTuxKart server hosting

Name: SuperTuxKart Server Hosting
Brand: GamezServers
Availability: InStock

Your own kart lobby for races, battles and soccer nights

Host a SuperTuxKart server for kart racing with up to 24 friends. Pick race, time trial, battle, soccer or capture the flag, and set a message of the day.

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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 SuperTuxKart plan

Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.

Starter

1 GB

50% off your first month$1.49USD first month

Then $2.99/mo. $0.10 a day.

1 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Starter

Standard

2 GB

50% off your first month$2.49USD first month

Then $4.99/mo. $0.17 a day.

2 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Standard

Pro

4 GB

50% off your first month$4.99USD first month

Then $9.99/mo. $0.33 a day.

4 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Pro

Build your own

Want something in between? Customize your SuperTuxKart server.

Any RAM from 1 to 32 GB
3 days up to a year
Prepaid or subscription
Server type and settings

Customize

What comes set up on a SuperTuxKart server

Six game modes

Normal race, time trial, follow the leader, battle, soccer or capture the flag, chosen in the panel.

Four difficulty levels

From Beginner to SuperTux, so a family night and a group of veterans can each get the speed they want.

Message of the day

Greet racers with your own message when they join, for rules, a Discord link or tonight's cup.

Full config file

Beyond the panel, the server's config.xml in the file manager covers voting, track rules and more.

A look inside SuperTuxKart

Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.

How much RAM does a SuperTuxKart server need?

Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.

Your server	RAM	Plan
Private lobby for a few friends	1 GB	Starter$2.99/mo
Lobby of 8 to 16 racers	2 GB	Standard$4.99/mo
Full 24 player lobby with many add-on tracks	4 GB	Pro$9.99/mo

This is the panel. Click around.

This is the SuperTuxKart panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.

panel / supertuxkart

Online

SuperTuxKart Server

play.gamezservers.com:7777

CPU21%

Memory1.2 / 2 GB

Players3 online

[12:00:00] Starting SuperTuxKart server

[12:00:03] Loading world

[12:00:06] Server started on port 7777

[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.

Power

How to join your SuperTuxKart server

1
Download SuperTuxKart for free and start it.
2
Choose Online from the main menu.
3
Pick Enter server address.
4
Type 203.0.113.24 and confirm to join the lobby.

Common problems

Everyone must run a compatible SuperTuxKart version. If a friend can't connect, check they are on the same release as the server, especially after an update.

The quickest way in is Online, then Enter server address. Paste 203.0.113.24 exactly, with the port.

Changing the mode or difficulty needs a restart from the panel before the lobby picks it up.

Add-on tracks only show up for players who have the same add-ons installed through the game's add-on menu.

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.

SuperTuxKart server hosting, explained

SuperTuxKart is the free, open source kart racer starring Tux and friends, and its online mode is where it really shines. A server hosts one lobby, and that lobby can run normal races, time trials, follow the leader, free for all battles, soccer matches or capture the flag. Groups usually set one mode for the evening, pass the track vote around and play round after round.

It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux and Android, and it costs nothing, which makes it an easy pick for a LAN night, a family group or a classroom. Soccer mode in particular has a loyal crowd: teams of karts pushing a ball around a stadium is chaotic in the best way. A dedicated server keeps the room open so anyone can hop in.

Hosting from the game works, but the lobby disappears the moment that player quits. In our panel you set the server name, game mode, difficulty, max players and a message of the day without touching a config file. The full config.xml is still there in the file manager for voting rules and other details. Players join with Enter server address and your server's address.

SuperTuxKart is light on the server side. Track data and a couple dozen players do not ask for much memory. 1 GB is enough for a private lobby, 2 GB covers most groups, and 4 GB leaves room for a full 24 player lobby with lots of add-on tracks installed on the server. If you only race with friends, the smallest plan does the job.

SuperTuxKart server guides

Setup

SuperTuxKart6 min read

How to Host a SuperTuxKart Server (LAN and WAN Setup 2026)

Host a SuperTuxKart server with --server-config and --lan-server or --wan-server, open UDP 2759, use the network console, and join with Enter server address.

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Knowledge

SuperTuxKart8 min read

SuperTuxKart Server config.xml Explained (All Key Options)

What each key SuperTuxKart server config.xml option does: server-mode numbers, difficulty, players, password, voting, owner-less, ranked and MOTD.

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Fixes

SuperTuxKart7 min read

SuperTuxKart Server Not Showing Online or Can't Connect (Fixes)

Why a SuperTuxKart server is missing from Global networking or refuses players: LAN mode, no saved STK login, closed UDP 2759, version and track mismatches.

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All guides

Included 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

How many players can join a SuperTuxKart server?

Our setup defaults to 8 and lets you raise it to 24 in Max Players. Racing feels best at 8 to 12, while soccer and battle handle more.

Do players need to buy anything?

No. SuperTuxKart is free and open source, so anyone can download it and connect. The server needs no license either.

Which game modes can the server run?

Normal race, time trial, battle, soccer, follow the leader and capture the flag. Change the Mode setting and restart to switch.

How do friends join my server?

In the game, choose Online, then Enter server address, and type your server's address with its port.

Will my server show in the public server list?

Our setup runs it as a direct connect server, so friends join with the address rather than finding it in the global list. That also keeps strangers out.

Can Android and desktop players race together?

Yes, as long as they run the same SuperTuxKart version. Online play works across Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.

Can I use add-on tracks?

Yes. Install add-ons on the server through the file manager, and players install the same ones from the game's add-ons menu.

How much RAM does a SuperTuxKart server need?

Very little. 1 to 2 GB covers most lobbies, and 4 GB is plenty for a full server with add-ons.

Is GamezServers affiliated with SuperTuxKart?

No. You rent and control your own dedicated SuperTuxKart server. GamezServers is not affiliated with the game's developer or publisher.

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.