Getting Started

New to FSHOST.me? This page takes you from an account to a running game server, and points you to the right guide for each step.

Step 1: Create an Account

Sign up at fshost.me/register. You can also sign up with Google or Discord.

Once you are in, we recommend turning on two factor authentication. See Account and Security.

Step 2: Choose Free or Pro

	Free	Pro
Cost	Free	Monthly price per server, paid from your balance
Runs	While people are playing on it	Until you stop it
Ads	Yes, in the hostname and chat	No
Support	Community, on Discord	Priority, with support tickets
Plugins and FTP	Predefined only	Yes, FTP on request

Read Free vs Pro for the full comparison. Not sure yet? Start with a free server. You can rent a Pro server at any time.

Step 3: Pick a Location

Choose the location closest to you and your players. Lower ping means a smoother game.

• Locations lists where our servers are
• Ping Test shows how to check your ping to each one

Step 4: Create Your Server

Free Server

1. Pick your game on the Games page
2. Choose a location, a hostname and the number of slots
3. Click Create
4. Join within 5 minutes, or the server goes offline

Full guide: Creating a Free Server

Pro Server

1. Add money to your balance on the Top-up page
2. Pick your game on the Pricing page and click Create
3. Choose a location and configure the server
4. Click Start. The first month's price is taken from your balance

Full guides: Creating a Pro Server and Billing and Top-Up

Step 5: Connect and Play

The IP and port are shown at the top of your server's page. Open the game console and type:

connect IP:PORT

Share the same address with your friends. If the server has a join password, give them that too.

Can't connect? See Connection Problems.

Step 6: Manage Your Server

• RCON - Change maps, kick players and run commands from inside the game
• All Games - Guides for each game, with commands, admin setup and mods
• Managing Your Server - Settings, automation and updates on Pro servers
• Team Access - Let friends start and stop your Pro server

Need Help?

• FAQ - Answers to the most common questions
• Troubleshooting - Fixes for common problems
• Discord - Community help for everyone
• Pro Support - Support tickets for Pro customers. See Support Tickets