Windrose Server Hosting
Windrose server plans
Pick the plan that fits your community. Every plan deploys instantly and can be resized later from the control panel.
Starter
- RAM
- 6GB
- NVMe
- 30 GB
- CPU
- 1.5 vCores
Standard
- RAM
- 10 GB
- NVMe
- 30 GB
- CPU
- 2 vCores
Ultimate
- RAM
- 16 GB
- NVMe
- 40 GB
- CPU
- 3 vCores
Included with every plan
Save up to 15% with longer billing periods
Built for Windrose: an invite code instead of an IP
Windrose has two ways in and neither is a server browser: a short invite code brokered through Epic's relay, or a direct connection by address and port. Both are set in the panel.
Leave the invite code blank and it changes on every boot
Windrose's default join method is a six-to-thirty-two character alphanumeric invite code, case sensitive, brokered through Epic Online Services so nobody forwards a port. The catch is the default: leave the field empty and the server generates a fresh code on each start. Set it once and it is pinned into ServerDescription.json at every boot. Configuring your Windrose server
Direct connect is the other half, and the panel fills the address in for you
Turn direct connection on and players join by address and port like any other dedicated server. The part that usually goes wrong is done for you: the advertised address and port are written into ServerDescription.json from the allocation itself at every boot, so the details a player gets are what the firewall has open.
A Windows-only binary, and two config files that only exist after the first run
Windrose's dedicated server is a Windows build; ours runs it under a compatibility layer on Linux nodes, which is why a first install takes tens of minutes. It has an ordering quirk too: ServerDescription.json and WorldDescription.json are generated by the first launch, so start it, stop it, then configure — in that order. Getting started with your Windrose server
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.
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.
Windrose servers deploy from four locations. Dallas sits in the middle of North America and is the usual default for a community spread across the United States. Ashburn covers the East Coast and is the shorter hop for players in the eastern states and eastern Canada. London serves the UK, Ireland and the western edge of Europe, and Frankfurt sits central for Germany, the Nordics, the Benelux countries and most of Eastern Europe. Between them the four cover North America and Europe end to end.
The figures beside each city were measured by your own browser a moment ago, so read them as a fair guide to what players near you will see rather than a number we picked. If you choose the wrong one, moving is free: open a ticket and support migrates your server files to any available location at no charge.
What our customers say
“This is the first time in my life that someone actually tried to help around this world of VPS/dedicated servers. Rene isn't good, he is amazing! Gave total attention, made recommendations. I am looking forward to migrate my services to GameServerKings because of Rene. I appreciate the attention once again.”
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“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”
Josh from flowstate
“Machines and support are top notch! Love being able to communicate with real humans here and not sh.. ai bots that other sites offer. Communication is smooth and fast.”
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Outgrowing a shared Windrose server?
For larger Windrose 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.
Windrose Knowledge Base
Guides for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting your Windrose server.
Windrose
ServerDescription.json: second password, direct IP vs Epic relay, invite rotation. Never edit PersistentServerId.
Installs Windrose+ via a Startup variable, adding XP/loot/crafting multipliers; Casual, Grind-Free, Hardcore presets.
Covers WorldDescription.json's tagged format, Easy-to-Custom presets. Tuning any multiplier flips the preset to Custom.
Server version must match the client; restarting pulls the latest build. Covers restarts, memory creep, invite rotation.
Create a world by clearing WorldIslandId, switch via ServerDescription.json, or upload/migrate a singleplayer save.
Boots via Wine on GSK's Linux nodes; covers the invite code. Tutorial must finish before multiplayer works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Windrose server hosting with GameServerKings
How much does it cost to run a Windrose server?
A Windrose server here starts at $9.90 a month. The price tracks the resources you pick:
- Starting
- 1.5 vCores · 6GB RAM · 30 GB storage
- $9.90/mo
- Fully loaded
- 3 vCores · 16 GB RAM · 40 GB storage
- $42.00/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 Windrose 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 Windrose 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 Windrose 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 Windrose 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 Windrose 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.
Open a support ticketDeploy Your Windrose Server.
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