How to Set Up a Core Keeper Server

Core Keeper is a top-down mining sandbox of caverns, bosses and base-building for up to eight explorers. A dedicated server keeps the underground world persistent so progress never resets when the host leaves. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Core Keeper server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

• A Core Keeper plan with around 2–4 GB of RAM — Core Keeper is a Medium-class game.
• Support for dedicated server with config, included on every GGameHost Core Keeper plan.
• Your friends or community to play with (up to 8 slots).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your Core Keeper community. We recommend about 2–4 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Core Keeper plans start at $10.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your Core Keeper server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away — no manual install, no command line.

Step 3 — Connect & invite players

Once your Core Keeper server is online, share its address (IP and port) with your friends so they can join. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.

Step 4 — Install mods & configure

Your Core Keeper server supports Co-op, World config, Backups, FTP/SFTP. Install dedicated server with config straight from the one-click installer, or upload your own from the control panel — then tweak settings in the visual config editor.

Step 5 — Keep it running smoothly

Enable scheduled automatic backups, set restart timers, and monitor CPU, RAM and player counts from the dashboard. Always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support keep your Core Keeper server stable.

Recommended specs for Core Keeper

Ready to start? Deploy your Core Keeper server in under 60 seconds — 7-day money-back guarantee.