Creating a Pro Server

Step-by-step guide to creating a new ⚡ Pro game server on FSHOST.me.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

1. Created an FSHOST.me account
2. Verified your email address
3. Chosen your game from the List of Games
4. Clicked "Upgrade to Pro"

Step 1: Create Server

1. From the pricing page, check over the features and locations offered for the game.
2. Once happy, click "Create".

Step 2: Select your Location

1. Pick the server location closest to your players - see Ping Test
2. Click Create Server

Switching location can be done by staff but is limited to 2-3 moves per server.

See Server Locations for detailed information.

Step 3: Configure Server

Basic Configuration

Hostname

• You're free to use most characters
• Visible to players (game-dependent)
• Can be changed later

Server Slots

• Number of player slots (some bots take slots themselves)
• Limited to 18 for most games
• Higher slots available - contact us for pricing

Game Version

• Some games support multiple versions
• Pick latest if unsure - contact support if you need help

Advanced Options

Some games offer additional options:

• Server password
• Game mode/mod
• Cracked
• Bots
• Map selection (workshop/custom)
• Difficulty settings

WARNING

Advanced options vary by game. If unsure, just set it to what you think and you can change them later!

Step 4: Review and Finish Setup

Review your selections and then click "Save" to finish setup.

First Start

Once setup is complete:

1. Server status changes to "Stopped"
2. Click "Start" to boot the server
3. Wait 30-60 seconds for startup
4. Status changes to "Running" once ready

Getting Connection Details

After server is running:

1. You will see the connection details at the top by the status
2. You can check on the Players/CPU/Memory stats in the Overview tab
3. If you need file access, check the Files tab to see if FTP has already been partly setup and follow instructions.
4. If there's no FTP details, we may not allow it for the game you've created (our pricing page will state this). Ask support.

Share these details with players to connect!

Post-Creation Steps

Game-Specific Server Management

Different games have different ways to manage them:

• Planned: We're working on bringing all our guides here from our old documentation.

Common Issues

Can't Start Server

Server created but won't start:

• Check Troubleshooting
• Review error logs in console
• Verify game-specific requirements

Contact us if it appears to be a problem with the server and not something you've modified.

Limits and Quotas

Pro Accounts

• Multiple servers allowed
• Higher availability
• Multiple servers per game
• FTP includes storage quota, please contact us if you need it increased

Deleting a Server

To remove a server, the server needs to be stopped & expired or not configured yet.

DANGER

Deleting a server is permanent and cannot be undone! All data will be lost.

If the server is running and not expired

1. Go to the server list
2. Click "View" on the server
3. Click "Stop" then wait for the expiry date to pass
4. Once expired, click "Delete" and confirm deletion
5. Server is immediately removed

If the server has already expired

1. Go to the server list
2. Click "View" on the server
3. Click "Delete" and confirm deletion
4. Server is immediately removed

Need Help?

• Pro Support - Follow the options on the Support page on our website