Hurtworld is a hardcore survival shooter with vehicles, base-building and tight gunplay. A dedicated server keeps your world online for persistent PvP or PvE. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Hurtworld server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.
What you need
A Hurtworld plan with around 4–8 GB of RAM — Hurtworld is a Medium-class game.
Support for server config files, included on every GGameHost Hurtworld plan.
Your friends or community to play with (up to 50 slots).
Step 1 — Choose your plan
Pick a plan sized for your Hurtworld community. We recommend about 4–8 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Hurtworld plans start at $10.99/mo.
Step 2 — Deploy your server
Check out and your Hurtworld 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 Hurtworld 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 Hurtworld server supports Config, Backups, FTP/SFTP. Install server config files 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 Hurtworld server stable.
Recommended specs for Hurtworld
Server softwareserver config files
Recommended RAM4–8 GB
Player slotsup to 50 slots
Performance classMedium
Hurtworld server FAQ
How much RAM does a Hurtworld server need?
We recommend 4–8 GB for Hurtworld. Start smaller and upgrade in one click as your player count or mod list grows.
How many players can a Hurtworld server hold?
Typical Hurtworld servers run up to 50 slots. Slots scale with your plan, so you can raise them at any time.
How do I configure a Hurtworld server?
Hurtworld runs with server config files. Edit them in the panel's visual config editor or upload your own over FTP/SFTP — no command line needed.