How to Set Up an OpenRA: Red Alert Server

OpenRA: Red Alert is the open-source, modernised remake of Command & Conquer: Red Alert with online multiplayer. A dedicated server keeps your skirmish and competitive lobbies online. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up an OpenRA: Red Alert server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

• A OpenRA: Red Alert plan with around 512 MB–2 GB of RAM — OpenRA: Red Alert is a Light-class game.
• Support for OpenRA server with mods/maps, included on every GGameHost OpenRA: Red Alert plan.
• Your friends or community to play with (up to 10+ slots).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your OpenRA: Red Alert community. We recommend about 512 MB–2 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. OpenRA: Red Alert plans start at $3.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your OpenRA: Red Alert 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 OpenRA: Red Alert server is online, copy its address (IP and port) from the panel. Your players open the multiplayer lobby and add the server by address. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.

Step 4 — Install mods & configure

Your OpenRA: Red Alert server supports Open-source, Custom maps, Mods, FTP/SFTP. Install OpenRA server with mods/maps 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 OpenRA: Red Alert server stable.

Recommended specs for OpenRA: Red Alert

OpenRA: Red Alert server FAQ

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