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Starbound Server Hosting

Beam down without rubber-banding. Our servers are tuned for Starbound’s world streaming and multiplayer so you can explore, build colonies, and run modded adventures smoothly.

With the Kinetic Panel, install mods, tweak configs, manage worlds, and automate backups in a few clicks. And if anything crops up, our 24/7 support team is on hand to help.

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Choose your server

Pick your package and start playing. You can upgrade whenever you need more room.

12 GB RAM

$12.99/month

For bigger servers or lots of mods

  • NVME SSD
  • Up to Ryzen 9 9950X – 5.7 GHz
  • 8 CPU Threads
  • All the storage you need
  • 24/7 human support
  • No player caps
  • 5 backup slots
  • 4 splits

8 GB RAM

$7.99/month

For small servers with a few mates

  • NVME SSD
  • Up to Ryzen 9 9950X – 5.7 GHz
  • 6 CPU Threads
  • All the storage you need
  • 24/7 human support
  • No player caps
  • 5 backup slots
  • 4 splits

Included with every server

  • Swap game anytime

    Swap to any of our supported games, at any time.

  • Support for everything

    We support all mods and versions.

  • Human Support

    No AI or bots here. Only humans.

All the storage you need

60 GB to start. Free storage upgrades, subject to fair use and available drive capacity.

Storage details

All servers are deployed with 60 GB by default.

If you hit this limit, you can upgrade your storage for free.

Fair use: Server drives don't have unlimited capacity. While we will try to accommodate your storage needs, there is a physical limit. Still, servers on Kinetic have hundreds of GB of storage space at no extra charge.

Storage limits do not include backups, databases, or instances.

Made for the way you play

Your server. Your way.

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Game Swapping

Effortlessly switch between supported game titles in just a few clicks.

Included with your server

Our Starbound Hosting Features

All this and more comes standard with your server.

Auto Updates

We'll keep your servers updated automatically, all you need to do is restart.

No Player Caps

We don't cap your players. Invite all the players your server can handle.

Change Games Anytime

Want to try a different game? Change the game your server is running at any time to any of our supported games.

Split Your Server

Split unused resources into another server, at no additional cost.

Free Backups

Keep your files and server safe with our Backup Manager.

MySQL Database

Access to a MySQL Database at no additional cost.

Firewall Manager

Block and allow incoming traffic from specific IP addresses.

Change Startup Flags

Choose from predefined startup flags, or edit and add your own.

Smart Settings

Configure your server with our simple UI.

24/7 Support

Our support team is always on hand to help you with any questions or issues.

Live Updating Console

See whats going on in your server in real time.

Full File Access

Access all the files via our panels file manager or SFTP.

Schedules

Schedule automatic commands, backups, or power actions to streamline server management.

Learn more about our panel

More for your community

How are your prices this low?

You've probably noticed our prices are low. Like, really low. We keep it simple: support creators and build hosting people want to tell their mates about.

Our partnerships and your recommendations keep marketing costs down. We pass that saving on through affordable hosting, while putting money back into the people and projects that make these games worth playing.

Why Kinetic? Read customer reviews

See how we operate and where the money goes in our transparency report.

  1. We back creators.

    Our Partner Program supports mod makers, modpack creators and content creators, helping fund the passion projects you love. They help players find Kinetic, and we help them keep creating.

  2. Build something good, and people come.

    Good hosting, fair prices and real people who look after you. That's what gets people talking. Alongside our ads, your recommendations help new players find us and keep marketing costs down.

  3. The good stuff stays included.

    Powerful hardware, our custom Kinetic Panel and real human support are all part of the deal. Check our server specs, public node stats and transparency reports to see exactly what you're getting.

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Better together

800+ partners.
A community of creators.

Creators, modpack makers and communities, all making something their own. Meet the people we partner with and the projects they bring to life.

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Jojosolos

Building a community with TCG SMP

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TangoFrags

From FPS competitor to Minecraft creator

Read their story

Transparency

See how Kinetic runs.

We show hardware and pricing before you order. Public node stats and transparency reports let you look closer at the service and the company behind it.

Public node statistics

Check uptime and resource use across our network for yourself.

Reports with the details

Read about our operating costs, hardware, and plans for Kinetic.

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More about Kinetic

One host. Endless adventures.

There’s always another game.

Take a look at our other selection of game servers. You can swap games at any time.

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Built around your game

Hosting that fits how you play.

  • Optimised for Starbound

    High-clock CPUs and NVMe storage for smooth world streaming, fast warp times, and responsive combat on your Starbound server.

  • Instant Deployment

    Spin up Starbound server hosting in seconds after checkout, no queue, no faff. Start exploring the universe immediately.

  • Easy World & Save Uploads

    Upload worlds, configs, and mods via our panel or SFTP. Free migration from other hosts included.

  • No Player Slot Caps

    We don’t cap slots, invite as many friends as your hardware comfortably supports for lag-free co-op.

  • 24/7 Human Support

    Real engineers on live chat and tickets, day and night. We’ll help with setup, crashes, ports, and mods.

  • Mod & Workshop-Ready

    Run popular Starbound mods. Upload .pak files and keep server/client mod lists in sync for painless joins.

Our refund promise

Try Kinetic.
With peace of mind.

Take time to try your server, explore the panel and see how it fits. If it isn't right for you, requesting a refund is simple.

Just open a billing ticket and our team will help.

Find your server Refund terms

Applies to eligible hosting services. Your statutory rights are unaffected.

7days

No questions asked.

Request a full refund within 7 days of your initial or renewal payment. No explanation needed.

14days

If there's a fault.

If there's a fault with your hosting service, your refund window extends to 14 days.

A little more clarity

Starbound Server Hosting FAQs

If the answer you need isn’t here, join our Discord or contact our sales team.

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