Terraria Server Hosting
Why Host Terraria with GameServerKings?
Every server includes a full suite of features built for serious gamers — no hidden fees, optional add-ons priced up front.
Configure Your Terraria Server
Drag the sliders to customize your specs. Price updates in real time.
Always included
Save up to 15% with longer billing periods
Gaming-Grade Performance for Terraria
Infrastructure built from the ground up for demanding game server workloads
Instant Deployment
Server provisioned automatically after payment. You get credentials in your inbox within about a minute.
Always-On DDoS Protection
Traffic scrubbing at every edge node. Attacks are absorbed — your players never feel a thing.
NVMe-Powered Hardware
Pure NVMe SSD storage across the fleet. No spinning rust, no bottlenecks on world saves.
Low-Latency Global Network
Data centers in North America and Europe. Pick the region closest to your players.
Powerful Server Management
Every server comes with our feature-rich game panel — manage your server from anywhere with no technical expertise required.
Live Server Console
Monitor your server in real time with a built-in console, live CPU, memory, and network graphs, plus one-click start, restart, and stop controls.
Full File Manager
Browse, upload, edit, and manage all your server files directly from the panel — no FTP client needed. Drag and drop uploads, bulk actions, and more.
Startup Configuration
Fine-tune every aspect of your server with an intuitive variable editor. Selects, toggles, and validated inputs replace fragile command-line flags.
One-Click Backups
Create on-demand or scheduled backups with one click. Lock critical snapshots, download them for offsite storage, or restore any of them yourself.
Network & Allocations
Every server gets a dedicated port allocation behind always-on DDoS filtering. Add extra ports for query, RCON or mods without touching a config file.
Outgrowing a shared Terraria server?
For larger Terraria communities — or when you're running a fleet of high-performance instances — a dedicated machine gives you the whole box: every core, all the RAM, and no noisy neighbors. You decide how it's run.
Run it on our game panel
Hand us the machine and we deploy it onto the same GameServerKings panel you already know — one-click installs, mods, backups, and 24/7 support, managed on your behalf.
Or manage it yourself
Prefer full control? Take root access and run it your way. The box is yours end to end — we just keep the hardware and network humming underneath.
Global Server Network
Pick a data center close to your players. The times below are measured live from your own connection, not quoted from ours. View all locations.
Terraria Knowledge Base
Guides for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting your Terraria server.
Terraria
Separates the vanilla console, chat commands, and TShock's slash system. Unbanning means editing banlist.txt directly.
TModLoader needs a Server Type change, reinstall, then .tmod files listed in enabled.json under a new World Name.
Explains vanilla, TShock and tModLoader types via the Startup tab, uploading a .wld file, and seeds like 'getfixedboi'.
PermaBuffs auto-renews buffs via groups and region rules in permabuffsConfig.json. Lists /buffcheck and /regionbuff.
Dropping a plugin's .dll into ServerPlugins/ is the install. Names WhitelistPlus, CTRL, Permissions++ and PvPControl.
Superadmin requires a Server Type change, reinstall, then /setup, /user add and /login. Covers config.json's MaxSlots.
What our customers say
“I've been with GSK and Cosmic guard for nearly 2 years now, They are very professional, helpful and quick to fix any issues. They normally can get a tech in same day to fix and hardware issues. We've had 2 cpu's burn out and they replaced them (after diagnosing the issue) Fast and free Extra big should out to Alexander hes the goat <3”
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BekerMelk
Aimtraining
“I’ve been hosting game servers and managing public-facing infrastructure for nearly a decade. I moved the services that needed serious DDoS protection over in January 2024, and since then the hardware and network side has been one less thing to worry about. When we had issues early on, their team took the time to read through logs, go through configurations, troubleshoot with me, and take the needs of both my hobbies and company seriously. Their support, routing, performance, and protection have all been consistently solid no matter what I deploy.”
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Developer & Systems Administrator
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Terraria server hosting with GameServerKings
How much does it cost to run a Terraria server?
A Terraria server here starts at $6.40 a month. The price tracks the resources you pick:
- Starting
- 1 vCore · 2 GB RAM · 15 GB storage
- $6.40/mo
- Fully loaded
- 2 vCores · 12 GB RAM · 30 GB storage
- $25.40/mo
- Dedicated IPv4
- Optional add-on
- +$5.00/mo
- Longer terms
- Paid annually or up front
- 5–15% off
How quickly will my server be ready?
Your Terraria server is provisioned automatically within about a minute of payment. You'll receive login credentials to your inbox so you can connect straight away.
Do game updates install automatically?
Yes. Your Terraria server is kept on the current game build automatically — you don't need to patch it by hand or open a ticket when the game updates.
Can I install mods and plugins?
Absolutely. You have full file access via our control panel and FTP/SFTP. Install any mods, plugins, or custom configurations — we don't restrict what you run on your server.
What if I need to upgrade my resources?
Upgrading is instant. You can change your memory, storage, or CPU priority from your client area at any time without any downtime or server migration.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes. Every Terraria server includes enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation at no extra charge. We absorb attacks at the network edge — your players won't notice a thing.
Are backups included?
Yes, and in two ways. Your Terraria server is backed up automatically every 24 hours to off-site storage, so there is a recent copy to fall back on if the machine itself fails — you do not have to set anything up for that. On top of it, every plan includes five backup slots in the control panel that are yours to use: take one with a single click before a wipe, an update or a mod install, or set a schedule so they run on their own, and restore or download any of those five whenever you like. Neither costs extra.
Do I need a dedicated IP?
Only if you want one. A dedicated IPv4 address gives your Terraria server its own entry in the in-game server browser and puts it on the game's default port, so players can connect by typing just the IP address. Without one your server shares an IP with other servers and uses its own port instead — it runs exactly the same and your friends can still join, they just need the IP and the port together. It costs $5.00 a month if you decide you want it.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
We offer a 72-hour money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied for any reason within the first 72 hours, contact us and we'll issue a full refund — no questions asked.
Can I switch server locations?
Yes. Contact our support team and we'll help you migrate your server data to any of our available locations at no charge.
Still have questions?
Our support team is available 24/7 and typically responds in under 5 minutes.
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