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Dedicated game servers, built by engineers who actually play.

We provision a Pterodactyl-managed dedicated server for your Minecraft, Rust, CS2 or Palworld community — modlist installed, backups configured, DDoS protection on, and a Discord webhook wired up before we hand you the keys.

Game server control panel
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Order
GSB-20260613-0042
Delivered
19.6/20
Tick rate
32ms
Median ping
Hourly
Backups
Game day, every day

From a brief to opening-night gameplay.

We do the JVM flags, anti-cheat tuning, backup wiring, and Discord webhooks. You drop in to a working server with the community already loading textures.

From click to live

A repeatable, hand-tuned setup process — no hand-waving.

Every order moves through the same four stages. The order page shows you each handoff in real time, with a chat thread to your assigned engineer.

01
Pick a plan

You choose the engagement that fits your slot count and modlist appetite.

02
Pay & brief

One-time payment, then submit the brief: game, mods, capacity, region.

03
We provision

Our engineers spin up your dedicated node, install mods, harden the stack.

04
Live handover

You receive panel access, an admin guide PDF, and a Loom walkthrough.

Why GameServerBuilders

Built around the failure modes nobody warns you about.

We have hosted enough launches, raids, and tournament nights to know where servers actually break. This is our shorthand for the things you do not realise you need until 2am on opening weekend.

  • Tuned per game

    We do not run vanilla JVM flags or stock loot tables. Every install is sized to your slot count and play loop.

  • Backups you can actually restore

    Hourly snapshots with point-in-time restore. We test restores before handover.

  • Engineer on the chat

    Open the order page. Your engineer replies live — no ticket queue, no copy-paste support agent.

  • You own the server

    Full Pterodactyl access, root where applicable. No lock-in. Move providers any time.

Engineer at console
One-time plans · no subscription

Pay once, launch right, own the server.

Every engagement is a one-time fee. We deliver the server, you keep it. No recurring charges, no hidden upsells.

For tight-knit friend groups

Starter Spawn

$9.99 one-time

A nimble dedicated server with everything you need to launch a small private community in under 90 minutes.

CPU
2 vCPU · Ryzen 5950X class
Memory
4 GB DDR4
Storage
40 GB NVMe
Slots
Up to 12 slots
Regions
NA · EU · AS
  • Pterodactyl control panel
  • Daily automated backups (7-day retention)
  • Basic DDoS protection
  • Discord webhook for join/leave events
  • Admin guide PDF + Loom walkthrough
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Most popular
Modded private realms, dialled in

Co-op Forge

$12.99 one-time

For modded Minecraft, Palworld co-op realms, or small Rust groups — fast iteration, painless mod swaps, and predictable performance.

CPU
3 vCPU · 5.2 GHz boost
Memory
8 GB DDR4 ECC
Storage
80 GB NVMe
Slots
Up to 24 slots
Regions
NA · EU · AS · OC
  • Pre-installed mod packs of your choice
  • Daily backups (14-day retention)
  • Enhanced 100 Gbps DDoS shield
  • Discord webhook + crash alerts
  • Live mod conflict resolution session
  • Admin guide PDF + private Loom walkthrough
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Built for active public communities

Community Citadel

$89.99 one-time

Dedicated cores, tournament-grade networking, and admin tooling for public communities, gaming clans, and content creators.

CPU
Dedicated 6 cores · 5.4 GHz
Memory
32 GB DDR5
Storage
500 GB NVMe (RAID-1)
Slots
Up to 150 slots
Regions
Global anycast
  • Dedicated Pterodactyl node
  • Hourly backups (30-day retention)
  • Tier-1 DDoS protection (1 Tbps mitigation)
  • Discord ops bot + role syncing
  • Custom plugins, permission groups, and admin GUI
  • Priority live chat with engineers
  • Admin academy: PDF, Loom, and 1:1 session
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FAQ

The most common questions, answered honestly.

Still wondering? Open the chat on your order or send us a note — a human replies within one business day.

See all FAQs

How fast can my server be online after I pay?

Most provisioning is complete within 60–90 minutes of payment for Minecraft, Palworld, and CS2. Heavier modlists or custom Rust plugin stacks may take a few hours. You will see live progress in your order chat.

Is this a subscription?

No — every plan is a single, one-time engagement. You pay once and we deliver the server, the panel access, the admin guide PDF, and a Loom walkthrough.

Which games do you support?

Officially we cover Minecraft, Rust, CS2, and Palworld. We also commonly take ARK, Valheim, Project Zomboid, Terraria, and Factorio on a case-by-case basis — message us before purchase to confirm.

Do you install mods and plugins for me?

Yes. Submit your modlist or pack URL after purchase and we install, test, and resolve conflicts before handing off. You get a clean Pterodactyl panel where you can hot-swap mods later.

What does the admin guide PDF include?

Plan-specific operations: panel walkthrough, restart procedures, backup restore, mod swaps, plugin permission edits, and a community moderation cheat sheet. Each guide is personalised to your install.

Do I own the server when you are done?

Yes. You receive full Pterodactyl panel access and root credentials where applicable. You can take backups, migrate, or change providers at any time — there is no lock-in.
Ready to launch

Hand us your modlist. We hand back a server.

Average launch is 78 minutes. Pick a plan, brief the engineer, and skip the YAML configs.

One-time payment
30-day money-back
Engineer per order
No vendor lock-in