OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn is the open-source remake of the original Command & Conquer, rebuilt for online play. A dedicated server hosts your skirmish and ranked lobbies. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up an OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.
What you need
A OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn plan with around 512 MB–2 GB of RAM — OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn is a Light-class game.
Support for OpenRA server with mods/maps, included on every GGameHost OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn plan.
Your friends or community to play with (up to 8+ slots).
Step 1 — Choose your plan
Pick a plan sized for your OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn community. We recommend about 512 MB–2 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn plans start at $3.99/mo.
Step 2 — Deploy your server
Check out and your OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn 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: Tiberian Dawn 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: Tiberian Dawn 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: Tiberian Dawn server stable.
Recommended specs for OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn
Server softwareOpenRA server with mods/maps
Recommended RAM512 MB–2 GB
Player slotsup to 8+ slots
Performance classLight
OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn server FAQ
How much RAM does an OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn server need?
We recommend 512 MB–2 GB for OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn. Start smaller and upgrade in one click as your player count or mod list grows.
How many players can an OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn server hold?
Typical OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn servers run up to 8+ slots. Slots scale with your plan, so you can raise them at any time.
Can I install mods on an OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn server?
Yes — OpenRA: Tiberian Dawn supports OpenRA server with mods/maps. Install them from the one-click installer or upload your own over FTP/SFTP.
