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Kerbal Space Program (DMP) server hosting

Name: Kerbal Space Program (DMP) Server Hosting
Brand: GamezServers
Availability: InStock

One shared Kerbal universe on your own Dark MultiPlayer server

Host a Dark MultiPlayer server, the fan made multiplayer mod for Kerbal Space Program, in sandbox, science or career mode, with subspace warp and a whitelist.

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DDoS protected
24/7 support
Live the moment you pay

Split the billUp to 10 friends, own cards
Custom plansAny RAM up to 32 GB
Prepaid or monthly3 days to 1 year
Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever

Pick your Kerbal Space Program (DMP) plan

Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.

Starter

1 GB

50% off your first month$1.49USD first month

Then $2.99/mo. $0.10 a day.

1 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Starter

Standard

2 GB

50% off your first month$2.49USD first month

Then $4.99/mo. $0.17 a day.

2 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Standard

Pro

4 GB

50% off your first month$4.99USD first month

Then $9.99/mo. $0.33 a day.

4 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Pro

Build your own

Want something in between? Customize your Kerbal Space Program (DMP) server.

Any RAM from 1 to 32 GB
3 days up to a year
Prepaid or subscription
Server type and settings

Customize

What comes set up on a Kerbal Space Program (DMP) server

One shared universe

Everyone's vessels, stations and flags live in the same saved universe, ready when the next person logs in.

Subspace time warp

Each player warps on their own clock and syncs up later, or switch to master controlled warp in the panel.

Career or science

Pick sandbox, science or career mode and a difficulty. In career, each player keeps their own funds and science.

Whitelist your group

Set a server password so only your crew can join and dock with the space station.

A look inside Kerbal Space Program (DMP)

Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.

How much RAM does a Kerbal Space Program (DMP) server need?

Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.

Your server	RAM	Plan
Small group in sandbox or science mode	1 GB	Starter$2.99/mo
Career universe with several players and stations	2 GB	Standard$4.99/mo
Big public universe with heavy mod checks	4 GB	Pro$9.99/mo

This is the panel. Click around.

This is the Kerbal Space Program (DMP) panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.

panel / kerbal-space-program-dmp

Online

Kerbal Space Program (DMP) Server

play.gamezservers.com:7777

CPU21%

Memory1.2 / 2 GB

Players3 online

[12:00:00] Starting Kerbal Space Program (DMP) server

[12:00:03] Loading world

[12:00:06] Server started on port 7777

[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.

Power

How to join your Kerbal Space Program (DMP) server

1
Download the client from DarkMultiPlayer and copy its GameData folder into your KSP folder.
2
Launch Kerbal Space Program and enter a player name in the DarkMultiPlayer window on the main menu.
3
Click Add Server, enter 203.0.113.24 and {port}, and save it.
4
Select the server and click Connect.

Common problems

The DMP client and server versions must match. If you get a protocol or version error, update the client from d-mp.org.

If your group runs parts mods, set Mod Pack Mode so the server checks that everyone has the same mods, or players will see missing parts and vessels that won't load.

DMP is for the original Kerbal Space Program on version 1.12. It won't load in KSP 2.

When orbit fills up with spent stages, run /dekessler in the panel console to clear debris for everyone.

Server not responding

Make sure the server is online. Servers sleep after 4 days with nobody playing, and anyone with access can start them again from the dashboard in one click.

Use the server address

Do not use localhost, 127.0.0.1 or your own IP from a home hosting guide. Copy the exact address of the server.

No port forwarding or firewall changes

Opening ports on your router is only for hosting a server at home, so there is nothing to change to join this one. If Windows asks whether to let the game through the firewall, choose Allow.

Modding your Kerbal Space Program (DMP) server

DMP is itself a mod, and most groups run parts and visual mods on top. The server's mod pack mode can check that every player has the same mods, from CKAN or the GameData folder.

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Kerbal Space Program (DMP) server hosting, explained

Dark MultiPlayer (DMP) is a fan made, open source mod that adds multiplayer to Kerbal Space Program. It isn't made by or tied to Squad or Private Division, and every player needs their own copy of KSP plus the DMP client mod. Everyone shares one universe: build rockets in your own hangar, then meet friends in orbit, dock with their station or race them to the Mun. It works with the final KSP 1.12 release.

Time warp is the hard problem in multiplayer KSP, and DMP's answer is subspace warping: each player warps on their own clock and can sync forward to others later. You can also use master controlled warp, vote based warp or turn warp off, all through the Warp Mode setting. A dedicated server keeps the shared universe saved between sessions, so a station built on Friday is still in orbit on Monday.

The panel sets game mode (sandbox, science or career), difficulty, server name, warp mode and mod pack mode. Mod pack mode matters for groups with parts packs: set it to CKAN or GameData and the server checks that players have matching mods before they can join, which saves a lot of broken craft. Settings and the universe folder are plain files you can back up or edit over SFTP.

The DMP server is tiny. It relays vessel updates and stores the universe, while all the physics happens on each player's PC. A small group in sandbox runs on 1 GB, and a career universe with several players, stations and debris is comfortable on 2 GB. Only big public servers with lots of players and mod checks need 4 GB. Spend money on your own RAM for heavy parts mods instead.

Kerbal Space Program (DMP) server guides

Fixes

Kerbal Space Program (DMP)5 min read

Dark MultiPlayer Connection Errors Fixed (KSP DMP)

Fix KSP Dark MultiPlayer errors: Failed to connect - no reply, Protocol mismatch, Invalid key for user, Failed mod validation and not on the whitelist.

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Setup

Kerbal Space Program (DMP)5 min read

How to Host a KSP Multiplayer Server with Dark MultiPlayer

Host a KSP multiplayer server with Dark MultiPlayer: install DMPServer, edit Settings.txt, open TCP 6702, pick a warp mode and connect your crew.

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How to

Kerbal Space Program (DMP)6 min read

How to Use Mods on a Dark MultiPlayer Server (mod-control.txt)

Run KSP parts mods on a Dark MultiPlayer server: generate mod-control.txt, pick whitelist or blacklist and share the pack with CKAN or GameData.

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All guides

Included on every plan

Always on DDoS protection
24/7 support from real people
Low ping game hardware
Live the moment you pay
Your own address and port
Live console with full access
One click game actions
One click backups
Upgrade or cancel any time

Common questions

Do players need Kerbal Space Program to use DMP?

Yes. DMP is a mod, so every player needs their own copy of KSP plus the DMP client installed in their GameData folder.

Is Dark MultiPlayer official?

No. It is a community made open source mod with no tie to Squad or Private Division. We host the server software only.

How many players can join a DMP server?

Up to 20 by default, set with maxPlayers in the server's Settings.txt. The server stays light even with a full house, since the physics runs on each player's PC.

What is subspace warp?

It lets each player time warp on their own. Players who warp ahead end up in a later subspace, and others can sync forward to them to meet up.

Can we use parts mods?

Yes, as long as everyone runs the same ones. Set Mod Pack Mode to CKAN or GameData so the server checks players' mods when they connect.

Does DMP work with Kerbal Space Program 2?

No. DMP is a mod for the original Kerbal Space Program, version 1.12.

Why can't I connect after updating?

The client and server versions must match. Make sure every player has the client version that matches the server, from d-mp.org.

How do I keep strangers out?

Set a server password in the panel and share it only with your crew. For a stricter list, turn on the whitelist in the server's settings file in the file manager, then add each player with /whitelist add and their player name in the console.

Is GamezServers affiliated with Kerbal Space Program (DMP)?

No. You rent and control your own dedicated Kerbal Space Program (DMP) server. GamezServers is not affiliated with the game's developer or publisher.

Can my friends and I split the cost?

Yes. At checkout choose "Me and my friends" and up to 10 people each pay their own share with their own card, on any plan length, from 3 days to a year. It is not a payment plan: nobody pays in parts over time, each friend simply pays their own share. You pay yours, send each friend their link, and the server starts straight away. Each share includes a $1 payment fee.

Can I build a custom plan?

Yes. Every game has a Build your own page: pick any amount of RAM up to 32 GB, any length from 3 days to 1 year, prepaid or a subscription, plus your server type and settings. A custom size costs 15% more per GB than the standard plans next to it.

Can I pay once instead of a subscription?

Yes. Pick Prepaid and pay once for 3 days, 30 days, 6 months or a year. Nothing renews: when the time is up the server pauses and keeps its world for 14 days. Add time or switch to a subscription from your panel any time. Short rentals cost more per day, since every server is set up from scratch.

How fast is setup, really?

Your server starts building the moment Stripe confirms payment. Most are online in under a minute, and the address and login appear on your dashboard automatically.