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Terraria server hosting

Name: Terraria Server Hosting
Brand: GamezServers
Availability: InStock

Dig, fight, explore, together.

A world that stays online for your friends. Vanilla or tModLoader, set up in seconds.

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DDoS protected
24/7 support
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Terraria

From $2.49 first month

Pick a size

2 GB

8 players

4 GB

16 players

6 GB

32 players

Deploy Terraria

Standard plan, 4 GB

$4.99first month

Paid

Setting up your Terraria server

Server reserved
Terraria installed
Address ready

Nothing for you to do here. Really.

You are live

Online

Paste this into Terraria and play.

Server address

203.0.113.24:7777

AMJ

3 friends joined

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DDoS protectionAlways on, every plan
24/7 supportReal people, any hour
Low pingFast game hardware
Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever

Pricing

Pick your Terraria plan

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

Starter

2 GB

50% off your first month$2.49first month

Then $4.99/mo.

Splitting with 3 friends? $2.27 each/mo

2 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
Up to 8 players
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Starter

Standard

4 GB

50% off your first month$4.99first month

Then $9.99/mo.

Splitting with 3 friends? $3.52 each/mo

4 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
Up to 16 players
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Standard

Pro

6 GB

50% off your first month$7.49first month

Then $14.99/mo.

Splitting with 3 friends? $4.77 each/mo

6 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
Up to 32 players
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Pro

Made for Terraria

Everything a great Terraria server needs

tModLoader ready

Calamity, Thorium and the rest, just add them.

Control the clock

Dawn, noon or midnight in one click.

World backups

Keep your world safe before every boss.

In game

A look inside Terraria

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

Requirements

How much RAM does a Terraria server need?

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

Your server	RAM	Plan
Vanilla, small or medium world, up to 8 players	2 GB	Starter$4.99/mo
Vanilla large world, or tModLoader with a few mods	4 GB	Standard$9.99/mo
Calamity, Thorium or a big mod list	6 GB	Pro$14.99/mo

Your control panel

Every button you need. Try it.

This is the Terraria panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.

panel / terraria

Online

Terraria Server

203.0.113.24:7777

CPU21%

Memory2.5 / 4 GB

Players5 / 16

[12:00:00] Starting Terraria server

[12:00:03] Loading world

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

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

Power

Terraria actions

Connecting

How to join your Terraria server

1
Launch Terraria, or tModLoader for a modded server, on the same version as your server.
2
Click Multiplayer, then Join via IP.
3
Pick your character, then enter the server IP, the part of the address before the colon.
4
Enter the port, the number after the colon, then the server password if it has one.

Common problems

IP and port go in separate screens

Terraria asks for the IP first and the port on the next screen. Do not type the colon.

Server not responding

Make sure the server is online. Servers sleep after 90 minutes 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.

Mods and plugins

Modding your Terraria server

Vanilla Terraria has no mod support, so modded servers run tModLoader, the free official modding platform. Choose tModLoader in the panel, add your mods, and players join through tModLoader with the same mods, which it can download for them when they connect.

tModLoaderCalamityThoriumMagic StorageBoss ChecklistRecipe Browser

About

Terraria server hosting, explained

A Terraria dedicated server keeps your world online so friends can dig, build and fight bosses whenever they like, without the host keeping the game open through Host and Play. Characters stay with each player, while the world, its houses, chests and boss progress live on the server.

The vanilla server is a free download from terraria.org that runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. It is set up through serverconfig.txt, which picks the world file, creates a new world of a set size and difficulty, and sets the player limit, port, password and message of the day. It listens on TCP port 7777 by default and supports up to 255 players, although most groups are 4 to 16. For mods you run the tModLoader server instead, which uses the same config format.

Terraria is light compared to most survival games, so vanilla servers run comfortably on 2 GB. Large worlds, events with lots of enemies and especially big mods like Calamity raise memory use quickly, which is where 4 to 6 GB earns its keep. With us you switch between vanilla and tModLoader from the panel and keep backups of your world before every boss.

Guides

Terraria server guides

Quick start

Terraria7 min read

How to Host a Terraria Server (Step by Step, 2026)

How to host a Terraria server with friends in 2026: pick a plan, get your IP and port in 60 seconds, upload your world, set a password and add tModLoader mods.

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How to

Terraria5 min read

How to Add Mods to a Terraria Server (tModLoader Guide)

How to add mods to a Terraria server with tModLoader: find the .tmod files, set enabled.json, run Calamity, and fix mod sync and version problems.

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Setup

Terraria6 min read

How to Make a Terraria Server (2026 Guide)

Set up your own Terraria dedicated server. Official download, serverconfig.txt, port 7777, Linux commands, tModLoader for Calamity and common fixes.

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How to

Terraria5 min read

How to Upload a Terraria World to a Server (From Host and Play)

How to upload a Terraria world to a server: find the .wld file, move it from Host and Play to a dedicated server, set world= and keep modded .twld data.

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Fixes

Terraria6 min read

Terraria Can't Connect to Server? Fixes for Lost Connection

Terraria can't connect to server, stuck on Connecting or Lost connection? Step by step fixes for IP and port, passwords, firewalls, port 7777 and versions.

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Fixes

Terraria5 min read

Terraria Server Version Mismatch Fix (Not the Same Version)

Fix "You are not using the same version as this server" in Terraria and tModLoader. Check versions, update the server, and handle the 1.4.5 vs 1.4.4 split.

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All guides

No surprises

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

FAQ

Questions, answered

Is 2 GB enough?

For vanilla with a few friends, yes. Modded worlds like Calamity want 4 GB or more.

Can I upload my existing world?

Yes. Upload the .wld file from your Terraria Worlds folder and select it as the server world. Your character stays on your own PC.

Can I run Calamity and other mods?

Yes. Switch the server to tModLoader, add your mods, and join through tModLoader. Calamity and bigger mod lists run best on 4 to 6 GB.

Can console or mobile players join?

No. This server runs the PC version of Terraria, so players on PC join. Console and mobile versions use their own multiplayer.

How many players can join?

Up to 255 in theory. In practice 8 to 16 players is common, and plans are sized around that.

Why does it say my version is wrong?

Players and the server must run the same Terraria version. After a game patch, update the server from the panel so it matches what your players have.

Are your servers protected from DDoS attacks?

Yes. Every server on every plan sits behind always on DDoS protection at no extra cost, so attacks and booters do not knock your group offline.

When can I get help?

Any time. Support is 24/7, and the people answering run game servers every day. Email support@gamezservers.com whenever you need us.

Will my server lag?

Our servers run on fast game hardware on low latency networks for smooth, low ping play. If your group grows or adds heavy mods, upgrade in one click and keep your world.

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.

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