The Battle for Wesnoth server hosting
A private Wesnoth lobby for your clan, league or friend group
Run your own Battle for Wesnoth multiplayer server: a private lobby where your group hosts turn based battles, with its own welcome message and admin login.
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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 The Battle for Wesnoth plan
Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.
Starter
1 GBThen $2.99/mo. $0.10 a day.
- 1 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Standard
2 GBThen $4.99/mo. $0.17 a day.
- 2 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Pro
4 GBThen $9.99/mo. $0.33 a day.
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
What comes set up on a The Battle for Wesnoth server
Your own lobby
Players connect, chat and host games inside your server, away from the crowd on the official one.
Pick the version
The Branch setting picks the Wesnoth release the server speaks, 1.18 by default, to match your players.
Admin login
Log in as admin from the lobby to kick or ban players and change the message of the day.
Leagues and tournaments
A fixed lobby is a simple home for ladder matches, clan wars and team tournaments.
A look inside The Battle for Wesnoth
Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.
How much RAM does a The Battle for Wesnoth server need?
Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.
| Your server | RAM | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Lobby for a group of friends | 1 GB | Starter$2.99/mo |
| Clan or league lobby with several games at once | 1 GB | Starter$2.99/mo |
| Busy public lobby with many players | 2 GB | Standard$4.99/mo |
This is the panel. Click around.
This is the The Battle for Wesnoth panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.
The Battle for Wesnoth Server
play.gamezservers.com:7777
[12:00:00] Starting The Battle for Wesnoth server
[12:00:03] Loading world
[12:00:06] Server started on port 7777
[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.
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How to join your The Battle for Wesnoth server
- 1
Open The Battle for Wesnoth and choose Multiplayer.
- 2
Pick Connect to Server.
- 3
Enter
203.0.113.24and press Connect. - 4
In the lobby, host a new game or join one that is waiting for players.
Common problems
Wesnoth only connects to a server from the same release series. If players see a version error, set Branch to match their game, for example 1.18.
Use the full address with the port from your panel in Connect to Server. Without the port the game tries 15000 and misses.
Add-ons are not stored on your server. Players install the era or map add-on a game needs from the in game Add-ons menu.
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 The Battle for Wesnoth server
Wesnoth multiplayer leans on add-ons: new eras, factions and map packs from the official add-on server. Players install them from the in game Add-ons menu, and any game in your lobby can use them.
The Battle for Wesnoth server hosting, explained
The Battle for Wesnoth is a free, open source turn based strategy game on hex maps, with factions like the Loyalists, Undead, Drakes and Knalgans. Multiplayer works through a lobby: players connect to a server, chat, and host or join games inside it. The official server is busy and always there, and that is exactly why some groups want their own corner.
Clans, leagues and friend groups run their own lobby for ladder matches, team games, tournaments and survival scenarios against the AI. It keeps their games and chat in one place, under their own welcome message and moderation. It also lets them stay on the release their group plays, since Wesnoth clients only talk to a server from the same release series.
The panel has three settings. Branch picks the release the server is built from, 1.18 out of the box. Admin Password lets you log in from the lobby with /query admin and the password, then kick, ban or change the message of the day. Message of the Day is what everyone sees on joining. The full server config is in the file manager if you want more.
The Wesnoth server is a small program that relays moves and chat. The games themselves run on the players' PCs, so even a busy lobby barely uses memory. 1 GB covers almost every group, and 2 GB is plenty for a busy public lobby. There is no realistic setup that needs more. If you ever want room for something else, switch plans in the panel. Up to 10 friends can split the bill, each paying their share.
The Battle for Wesnoth server guides
The Battle for Wesnoth5 min readHow to Host a Battle for Wesnoth Multiplayer Server (wesnothd)
Run your own Wesnoth lobby with wesnothd: install it, write wesnothd.cfg (motd, passwd, versions_accepted), open TCP 15000 and connect with Connect to Server.
ReadThe Battle for Wesnoth5 min readWesnoth "The Server Accepts Versions" Error: How to Fix It
Fix the Wesnoth error "The server accepts versions ..., but you are using version ..." by matching release series, editing versions_accepted or redirecting.
ReadThe Battle for Wesnoth5 min readWesnoth Server Admin Commands (/query admin, kick, ban, motd)
Moderate your own Wesnoth lobby: log in with /query admin, then kick, kban, ban, unban, set the motd, broadcast and stop games. Syntax and ban times explained.
ReadIncluded 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
How do players connect to my Wesnoth server?
In the game, choose Multiplayer, then Connect to Server, and enter your server address with its port.
What does the Branch setting do?
It picks which Wesnoth release the server is built from, 1.18 by default. Players need a game from the same release series to connect.
How many players can be in the lobby?
The lobby has no small cap. Each game sets its own player count by map, usually 2 to 9 sides, and many games can run at once.
Is Wesnoth free?
Yes. It is open source and free on Windows, Mac and Linux, including on Steam. Nobody needs to buy anything to join.
How do I moderate the lobby?
Type /query admin followed by your Admin Password in the lobby. Admin commands like kick, ban and motd then work through /query.
Can we use add-ons like the Ageless Era?
Yes. Players install add-ons from the in game Add-ons menu. When someone hosts a game that needs one, the others are asked to install it too.
Are saved games stored on the server?
No. The server relays games but does not keep campaign saves. Players can save and reload multiplayer games on their own PCs.
How much RAM does a Wesnoth server need?
Very little. 1 GB is enough for nearly every lobby, since the games run on the players' machines.
Is GamezServers affiliated with The Battle for Wesnoth?
No. You rent and control your own dedicated The Battle for Wesnoth 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.
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