Vintage Story Free Server FAQ

13/08/2023

14:49

Q: What is the geographical location of the servers?


A: At present, our servers are hosted in Michigan, USA


Q: Are there plans for additional server locations?


A: It's unlikely that the free hosting option will become available for other regions.


Q: Does the server show up in the server browser?


A: No, currently this isn't available due to how vintage story advertises servers.


Q: Is there a constraint on the maximum player count?


A: There's no restriction on player count. The tier you purchase has system resource limitations that may lead you to restrict player count for performance reasons.


Q: Can I add mods?


A: Yes, we provide file browser access to every element within the game's directory.


Q: Can I download my saved world?


A: Yes, we provide file browser access to every element within the game's directory.


Q: How long will my world be hosted for free?


A: We anticipate continuous service as long as the server is in use. After 30 days of inactivity, the server will be suspended (taken offline). After 60 days of inactivity, it will be terminated (all files deleted).


Q: Is the server subject to automatic updates?


A: No, manual intervention is required to update the server, accomplished through the client panel. Accessible through the game panel's settings tab, the "Reinstall Server" function deletes and subsequently reinstalls the game's server files. Notably, this process is designed to preserve any integrated mods or saved content. As a precautionary measure, we allocate a single backup slot to each client, strongly recommending its utilization prior to conducting updates.


Q: Can I have multiple free servers?


A: Unfortunately, no. To make it fair for everyone, free customers can only have one server.


Q: Do I need a credit card to check out for a free server?


A: No, no payment information is collected if the only item in your cart is a free server.


Q: What's the server node specs?


A: Currently all free servers are on a Dell Poweredge R720 with the following configuration:



  • CPU: Dual E5-2667V2

  • RAM: 128GB DDR3 @ 1333MHz

  • Storage: 1TB Crucial MX500 in a Raid 1 (changing soon)