Your game and players
Check the exact game edition, server version and player slots. Confirm any cross-play, mods or plugins you want to use.
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STARBOUND
Server Hosting
Explore Starbound options from ZAP-Hosting. Start with your requirements, compare the current provider plan and review the final price before you order.
Provider: ZAP-Hosting. You order from and pay ZAP-Hosting, which supplies the service and handles your hosting account. Normandin Systems may earn a commission through these affiliate links. Review the provider’s current availability, currency, taxes, billing period, renewal price and service terms before paying. Voucher NormandinSystems-a-1588: any discount and eligibility are confirmed at checkout.
Before you choose a plan
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Your game and playersCheck the exact game edition, server version and player slots. Confirm any cross-play, mods or plugins you want to use.
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Resources and locationSize CPU, RAM and storage for your save, player count and mods. Choose a region near your players and review latency information.
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Saves and administrationCheck file access, world imports, backup retention and restore options. Decide who handles updates, permissions and moderation.
Choose the setup for your project.
Use these checks to compare the current Starbound offer. Product availability, included features and pricing come from the provider.
Resources and location
Size CPU, RAM and storage for your save, player count and mods. Choose a region near your players and review latency information.
Saves and administration
Check file access, world imports, backup retention and restore options. Decide who handles updates, permissions and moderation.
Provider: ZAP-Hosting. You order from and pay ZAP-Hosting, which supplies the service and handles your hosting account. Normandin Systems may earn a commission through these affiliate links. Review the provider’s current availability, currency, taxes, billing period, renewal price and service terms before paying. Voucher NormandinSystems-a-1588: any discount and eligibility are confirmed at checkout.
Conquer the Cosmos Together
Starbound is an interstellar sandbox adventure where you create your own story. Whether you're saving the universe from the Ruin, building massive tenant colonies, or assembling custom mechs, the procedurally generated galaxy offers infinite possibilities. Upgrade your Matter Manipulator, farm exotic crops, and uncover the mysteries of the Apex, Floran, and Novakid races.
Playing co-op via peer-to-peer hosting limits your freedom. It forces players to stay tethered to the host's planet and causes massive lag spikes during chunk loading. With a dedicated server, your Floran friend can build a base on a forest planet while your Novakid friend mines core fragments on a magma world—completely independent of each other. The universe persists 24/7.
Sandbox Survival
Procedural Universe
Highly Moddable
Limitless Exploration
Travel through countless star systems. Discover unique biomes, procedural dungeons, hostile aliens, and hidden treasures across infinite planets.
Modding Powerhouse
Starbound has one of the best modding communities. Easily install complete game overhauls like Frackin' Universe directly to your dedicated server.
Colony Management
Plan Starbound around your expected users and workload. Check the chosen plan’s CPU, RAM, storage, region and access controls; performance depends on configuration and usage.
Plan for your community
Confirm your Starbound requirements
The selected plan determines the resources and features you receive. Bring these details to the provider’s configurator:
- Exact software version, edition and compatibility needs
- Expected users and peak workload
- Storage, imports and backup requirements
- Preferred region and access permissions
- Budget, billing period and renewal terms
Know who manages what.
ZAP-Hosting handles your order and provider account. Your chosen product defines the control panel, access permissions and support coverage. Decide which everyday tasks you will manage yourself.
Before payment
Confirm the exact plan, currency, taxes, term, renewals and any optional extras in the provider’s checkout.
After setup
Store access details securely, configure permissions and check the software settings before inviting users.
During operation
Monitor resource use, apply suitable updates and test backups. Review costs and capacity as usage changes.
Provider: ZAP-Hosting. You order from and pay ZAP-Hosting, which supplies the service and handles your hosting account. Normandin Systems may earn a commission through these affiliate links. Review the provider’s current availability, currency, taxes, billing period, renewal price and service terms before paying. Voucher NormandinSystems-a-1588: any discount and eligibility are confirmed at checkout.
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Start with practical planning and compare the available paths.
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Who supplies the service?
ZAP-Hosting supplies the service, processes your order and manages the hosting account. These are affiliate links: Normandin Systems may receive a commission from qualifying orders. You can contact us for help understanding your options; any separate setup or development work needs an agreed scope.
What will I pay?
Check the provider’s checkout for the current currency, taxes, resources, billing period and renewal total. Enter NormandinSystems-a-1588 if the checkout accepts a voucher; the provider confirms whether a discount applies. This page does not promise a fixed price or discount.
When will it be ready?
Availability and provisioning depend on the selected product, region, payment checks and capacity. Check the current delivery information with ZAP-Hosting before ordering.
What is included in support?
Review the provider’s support coverage and response terms for your plan. Running your software, configuring mods, maintaining backups and resolving application issues may require your own administration or separately agreed help.
Are performance and uptime guaranteed?
Performance depends on the plan, application, settings, load and network conditions. This page does not promise zero lag or a fixed uptime. Review any service commitment and exclusions in the provider’s current terms.
Can I import a save, add mods or change resources?
The answer depends on the product and software version. Confirm supported imports, file access, mod or plugin compatibility and upgrade options for the exact plan before ordering. Keep a backup before changing your setup.