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Name: Starbound Server Hosting
Brand: AleForge
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (162 reviews)

Experience Starbound multiplayer at its best with high-performance dedicated servers. Explore vast galaxies, build worlds, and play with friends smoothly on low-latency game hosting optimized for reliable and seamless multiplayer adventures.

Optimized RAM
DDoS Protection
Mod Support
Full Config Access

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Apprentice

Reliable Starter Servers

2GB

60GB NVMe Storage

Unlimited CPU Cores

4 User Backups

Supports 28 other games.

Save 20% with annual billing

Journeyman

Balanced Server Power

3GB

60GB NVMe Storage

Unlimited CPU Cores

4 User Backups

Supports 42 other games.

Save 20% with annual billing

Masterwork

Ultimate Server Performance

4GB

60GB NVMe Storage

Unlimited CPU Cores

4 User Backups

Supports 47 other games.

Save 20% with annual billing

Artisan

Starting at $3.99/month

2GB - 48GB

Flexible RAM & NVMe

Backups & Add-ons

Custom vCPU

Built for unique communities

Save 20% with annual billing

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What's Included

Everything you need to run a stable, high-performance Starbound server with full control, reliability, and smooth multiplayer gameplay.

Massive Worlds & Unlimited Slots

Host massive Starbound universes with unlimited player slots and powerful server resources built for large multiplayer adventures.

Full Mod Support

Install and manage Starbound mods effortlessly using our advanced control panel and powerful file manager for complete customization.

99.9% Uptime Guarantee

Our high-availability infrastructure ensures your Starbound server remains online with reliable 99.9% uptime and stable performance.

Global Server Locations

Choose from worldwide server locations for low latency, faster connections, and the best multiplayer Starbound experience.

Enterprise-Grade Hardware

High-Speed Networking

All Starbound servers include ultra-fast gigabit networking for reduced latency, stable connections, and seamless multiplayer performance.

Build Locally, Launch Worldwide

Deploy your game server from any of our 11+ locations for the best ping and performance.

San Jose, US —

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New York, US —

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Bend, US —

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Sydney, AU —

Singapore, SG —

Mumbai, IN Out of Stock

London, GB —

About Starbound

Why Choose Starbound Server Hosting?

Starbound combines limitless space exploration, survival, crafting, and multiplayer adventure into one massive sandbox universe. Our dedicated Starbound server hosting gives you the power to explore countless planets, build advanced colonies, battle dangerous alien creatures, and adventure with friends on reliable high-performance servers optimized for smooth multiplayer gameplay. Experience lag-free Starbound multiplayer with low latency connections, powerful hardware, and stable uptime designed for both small co-op worlds and large community servers. Whether you are creating custom civilizations, exploring procedurally generated galaxies, or installing mods to expand your universe, our Starbound hosting solutions provide the speed, flexibility, and reliability needed for the ultimate online gaming experience.

Server Management Simplified

Our dwarven-forged panel sets the standard for game server management. With powerful support and fair pricing, running your server has never been easier.

Real-Time Statistics

Monitor Your Server CPU, Memory, And Network Performance Instantly To Spot Issues Before They Become A Significant Concern.

Offsite Backups And Restores

Automatically backup your server data to secure offsite locations and restore with one click whenever needed.

One Click Mod Installers

Install popular mods and plugins instantly with our one-click installer. No technical knowledge required.

Game Swap

Easily swap between supported games with zero downtime and no additional cost.

Host Over 20 Games Instantly With AleForge, Powered By High-Performance Hardware And 24/7 Expert Support.

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Premium Vs Standard

Hardware For Every Budget No Performance Compromises. Need Ultimate Power For Modded Mayhem? We have Got You Covered.

CPU/Processors

How Fast Your Server Changes To The Game Process.

2.5 GHz Base Clock or Better

3.4 GHz Base Clock or Better

4.0 Ghz Base Clock or Better

CPU/Processors

How Fast Your Server Changes To The Game Process.

Budget

2.5 GHz Base Clock or Better

Standard

3.4 GHz Base Clock or Better

Premium

4.0 Ghz Base Clock or Better

Aleforge Budget 2.5 GHz

Aleforge Standard 3.4 GHz

Aleforge Premium 4 GHz

Nitrado 2.5 GHz

HostHavoc 3 GHz

Why it matters?

Higher performance improves server stability, reduces latency, enhances security, and smoother, lag-free gaming experience for all players. Our game server hosting solutions are optimized for maximum speed and efficiency. CPU/Processors are optimized for maximum efficiency.

Memory

Holds The Data That Is Regularly Used To Keep Track Of All The Monsters You Kill.

DDR4 3200 MHz

DDR5 ECC 4800-6000 MHz

Memory

Holds The Data That Is Regularly Used To Keep Track Of All The Monsters You Kill.

Budget

DDR4 3200 MHz

Standard

DDR4 3200 MHz

Premium

DDR5 ECC 4800-6000 MHz

Aleforge Budget 3200 MHz

Aleforge Standard 3200 MHz

Aleforge Premium 4800 MHz

Nitrado 2666 MHz

HostHavoc 3000 MHz

Why it matters?

SSD

Controls How Fast The Large Portions Of Your Games Data Loads.

Enterprise NVMe SSD (3500 MB/S)

Enterprise NVMeSSD (5000 MB/S)

Samsung NVMe (7000-10,000 MB/S)

SSD

Controls How Fast The Large Portions Of Your Games Data Loads.

Budget

Enterprise NVMe SSD (3500 MB/S)

Standard

Enterprise NVMeSSD (5000 MB/S)

Premium

Samsung NVMe (7000-10,000 MB/S)

Aleforge Budget 3500 MB/s

Aleforge Standard 5000 MB/s

Aleforge Premium 7000 MB/s

Nitrado 4000 MB/s

HostHavoc 4300 MB/s

Why it matters?

Player Slots

Max Players Allowed In Your Server.

Unlimited

Player Slots

Max Players Allowed In Your Server.

Budget

Unlimited

Standard

Unlimited

Premium

Unlimited

CPU Limits

How CPU Resources Are Capped Across Plan Tiers.

4 vCPU Cores

Unlimited CPU

CPU Limits

How CPU Resources Are Capped Across Plan Tiers.

Budget

4 vCPU Cores

Standard

Unlimited CPU

Premium

Unlimited CPU

Storage Limits

How Much Storage Capacity Is Available Per Tier.

40 GB NVMe SSD

60 GB NVMe SSD

Unlimited Storage

Storage Limits

How Much Storage Capacity Is Available Per Tier.

Budget

40 GB NVMe SSD

Standard

60 GB NVMe SSD

Premium

Unlimited Storage

User Cloud Backups

Number Of Backups You Can Create Per Server.

User Cloud Backups

Number Of Backups You Can Create Per Server.

Budget

Standard

Premium

Locations

Worldwide Sites To House Your Game Server.

3 Locations

7 Locations

5 Locations

Locations

Worldwide Sites To House Your Game Server.

Budget

3 Locations

Standard

7 Locations

Premium

5 Locations

Technical Strength

AleForge Advantage: Lag-Free and Protected

Stop paying extra for basic defense. At AleForge, every game server includes enterprise-grade strong security protection and performance as standard.

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Enterprise DDoS Defense

We stop malicious traffic up to 348 Tbps, proactively ensuring your community stays online and completely safe from all known attacks.

Lag-Free Gaming, Guaranteed

Cloudflare Argo Smart Routing gives you 10-30% faster routes, dramatically reducing ping and connection stability issues.

Game-Specific Security

Our custom firewall rules and panel updates help protect against common game exploits and server crashing attempts.

Included with Every Plan

Still have questions?

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Your server is forged and ready for battle almost instantly! As soon as your payment is processed, our automated system deploys your server. You will receive an email with your control panel login details within minutes so you and your friends can start playing right away.

Absolutely. We give you total control over your experience. For games like Minecraft, we offer an easy-to-use 1-click modpack installer right in the AleForge Game Panel. For other games, you have full FTP/SFTP and File Manager access, allowing you to easily upload custom mods, plugins, maps, and configurations to tailor the game exactly how you want it.

To ensure the lowest latency and zero lag, AleForge operates premium servers in multiple strategic locations across the globe. You can select your preferred region during checkout to ensure you and your community have the fastest, most stable connection possible.

Yes! Whether your community is growing or you just need to scale back, you can seamlessly upgrade or downgrade your server resources at any time directly from your AleForge Client Area. Upgrades are processed automatically without losing any of your saved data or game progression.

Yes, enterprise-grade DDoS protection is included completely free with all AleForge hosting plans. We monitor network traffic 24/7 and automatically mitigate malicious attacks before they ever reach your server, ensuring your gameplay remains uninterrupted.

Our Blacksmith's Portal features a robust backup manager that automatically creates a backup of your server every 12 hours and safeguards them for 5 days. Need a little extra peace of mind before a big update? You can also easily forge manual backups before making any major server changes.

Our legendary guild of support experts is here to help you around the clock. We offer 24/7 support through our ticketing system, active assistance in our community Discord, and Live Chat. We also maintain a vast Knowledgebase packed with tutorials and guides to help you master your server setup.

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Need a guide for your next quest? Reach out to our friendly team and we will help you level up your server.

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