How to Set Up a 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 a 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, 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 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

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