{"id":459,"date":"2018-10-17T11:41:42","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T11:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/2018\/10\/17\/best-game-server-hosting-providers-compared-for-2018-thishosting-rocks\/"},"modified":"2018-10-17T11:41:42","modified_gmt":"2018-10-17T11:41:42","slug":"best-game-server-hosting-providers-compared-for-2018-thishosting-rocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appservgrid.com\/paw92\/index.php\/2018\/10\/17\/best-game-server-hosting-providers-compared-for-2018-thishosting-rocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Game Server Hosting Providers Compared for 2018 \u2013 ThisHosting.Rocks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the best game server hosting provider? We know how difficult it can be to choose the right one given that there are many hosting providers that offer game hosting out there. We\u2019ll help you out with our ultimate guide and comparison.<\/p>\n<h2>How to choose the best game server hosting provider for you<\/h2>\n<p>Basic <a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/how-to-choose-web-hosting\/\">guidelines that apply for most hosting providers<\/a> apply here too. But here\u2019s the gist of it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure they support the game you\u2019re planning on hosting. Either go through their website or contact them. By \u201csupport\u201d each hosting provider has different criteria and what their scope of support actually is. Most of the times they have ready 1-click install options for your game servers, as well as 24\/7 technical support.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the game server type supports the number of planned players. If you plan on using the server with a couple of your friends, then you can go for a server with fewer resources, but if you plan on hosting a multiplayer server with dozens of players, you\u2019d want to get a VPS with more resources or a dedicated server. Check the game\u2019s official guidelines on what a server requires for a specific number of players, or contact the hosting provider. Each game has different server requirements, so there\u2019s no \u2018one size fits all\u201d for game servers.<\/li>\n<li>Check if they offer DDoS protection. Unfortunately, game servers are a common target for DDoS attacks. If a hosting provider offers DDoS protection, you should go with them. However, if you properly secure your server you may not need DDoS protection at all.<\/li>\n<li>Check their reviews\/uptime. Search for the provider on Twitter \u2013 check what kind of reviews they get. Some review websites can\u2019t really be trusted, but if you notice a lot of reviews saying they experienced downtime (which is common for bad game server hosting providers) \u2013 you may want to avoid them.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t go for a free server hosting provider. This is just an accident waiting to happen. We won\u2019t go into details, but basically, with the free game server hosting providers, you should not expect any support, any uptime, or fast servers.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a server location closest to the players. If most of the players are from the US, choose a server location from the US, preferably from the same state.<\/li>\n<li>Exclude website hosting from your requirements. Some game server hosting providers offer website hosting as well, but you don\u2019t really need it. You\u2019re better off getting \u201cnormal\u201d web hosting and hosting your website\/community there, instead of with the game hosting provider. The \u201cnormal\u201d web hosting providers are usually a much better option since they specialize in just that \u2013 hosting websites. They have special control panels, experienced tech support reps, they are cheaper, etc.<\/li>\n<li>SSDs and latest hardware are a must. Don\u2019t even think about getting an HDD server in 2018.<\/li>\n<li>\u2026and more! It always depends on what kind of requirements the game has and what you actually need. As stated before, <a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/how-to-choose-web-hosting\/\">common guidelines<\/a> apply here too, but at the end of the day, it all depends on your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to choose \u2013 specialized game server hosting providers or normal server hosting providers?<\/h2>\n<p>This is a common dilemma among gamers. It really boils down to what you\u2019re going to use the server for, how easy it is to set it up, and how experienced you are. Here are some scenarios and use cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have experience with servers, get an <a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/cheap-cloud-hosting-providers-comparison\/\">unmanaged server<\/a> and set it up yourself. It\u2019s way cheaper. You can follow tutorials on <a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/how-to-make-a-minecraft-server\/\">how to install a Minecraft server<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have experience with servers, but do know how to install, configure, and run a game server, go with a <a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/best-cheap-managed-vps\/\">managed VPS<\/a>. With a managed VPS, the hosting provider will manage the server for you, but you\u2019ll most probably have to manage the game server yourself. Meaning, you\u2019ll have to install, configure, and maintain the hosted game yourself. However, you can still contact them and ask them if they\u2019ll do this for you, in some cases, they may help.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have any experience at all, go with a specialized game hosting provider. In this case, the hosting provider makes the job of hosting a game extremely easy. They offer 1-click installations, game server control panels, pre-configured servers, various options for server mods, 24\/7 support, and more. We\u2019ll compare this kind of hosting providers below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Best Game Server Hosting Providers Comparison<\/h2>\n<p>We only chose the best. No <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Endurance_International_Group\">EIG hosts<\/a>, no hosts with many negative reviews. You can\u2019t go wrong if you choose any of these. You can compare them by features, pricing, and more. The pricing depends on what game and server type you\u2019ll choose. We used their 2GB RAM Minecraft server plans to use for our pricing column. You can get an additional discount with a coupon or a longer billing cycle. You can also get a cheaper plan with less RAM. Some hosting providers (like <a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/go\/host-havoc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Host Havoc<\/a>) use Xeon E5 and SSDs\/NVMe, which is why they are a bit more expensive than the others. Check each hosting provider\u2019s website for more info. The list is not ordered in any way. It\u2019s random. You can even reorder it yourself. If you have any suggestions, you can leave a comment below. Anyway, here\u2019s the actual game server hosting comparison:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th> Hosting Provider <\/th>\n<th> 24\/7 Support <\/th>\n<th> Instant Setup <\/th>\n<th> Game Control Panels <\/th>\n<th> DDoS Protection <\/th>\n<th> Server Locations <\/th>\n<th> Supported Games <\/th>\n<th> Voice Servers <\/th>\n<th> 2GB RAM Minecraft Server Pricing<\/th>\n<th> Promo\/Coupon<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/go\/host-havoc\/\">Host Havoc<\/a><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td>US, UK, EU, AU, CA<\/td>\n<td>Minecraft, ARK, CS:GO, Unturned&#8230;<\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td>$10<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/host-havoc-promo-code\/\">7% Lifetime Discount <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/go\/voodoo-servers\/\">Voodoo Servers<\/a><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td>EU, CA<\/td>\n<td>Minecraft<\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td>$4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/go\/streamline-servers\/\">Streamline Servers<\/a><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td>US, UK, EU, AU, CA, AS<\/td>\n<td>Minecraft, ARK, CS:GO, Arma 3&#8230;<\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td>$9<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/streamline-servers-promo-code\/\">15% lifetime discount<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/go\/extravm\/\">ExtraVM<\/a><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td>US, UK, EU, AS<\/td>\n<td>Minecraft, Fallout 76<\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td>$6<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/extravm-promo-code\/\">12% lifetime discount<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/go\/beastnode\/\">BeastNode<\/a><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td>US, EU<\/td>\n<td>Minecraft<\/td>\n<td><i><\/i><\/td>\n<td>$5.99<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/valid-beastnode-promo-codes\/\">15% lifetime discount<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>We\u2019ll add more hosting providers as we find more, so you can check back here soon for updates.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion on game server hosting<\/h2>\n<p>Hope we made the whole process of choosing the best game server host easier. We included most of what you need to know in this article, but you can still google stuff or contact the hosting provider if you have questions. If you have any questions or need help choosing a host, feel free to contact us or just leave a comment below. Make sure to do your research before going with a hosting provider!<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thishosting.rocks\/best-game-server-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the best game server hosting provider? We know how difficult it can be to choose the right one given that there are many hosting providers that offer game hosting out there. We\u2019ll help you out with our ultimate guide and comparison. 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