Game server hosting

Enshrouded server hosting

Explore Embervale with up to 16 friends on a world that stays online. Set passwords and roles in enshrouded_server.json from the browser, and keep daily backups of every save.

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From $20/mo on Plus
Live in about a minute
Chicago, USA data centre
Free migration

Why IronVault

Built for Enshrouded admins.

Up to 16 players

Invite your whole group to one persistent world.

Roles & passwords

Configure admin, friend and guest passwords and permissions in enshrouded_server.json.

Game settings

Adjust difficulty, enemy strength and resource rates from the config editor.

Daily backups

Roll back to any recent backup with one click.

Plans

Enshrouded server plans.

We recommend Plus for most Enshrouded servers. No setup fees, cancel anytime, and longer billing cycles save up to 15%.

Mini

$5/mo

Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly

Light games and small vanilla worlds.

1 vCPU · 2 GB RAM
20 GB NVMe
Up to 10 players
Daily backups
DDoS protection

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Lite

$10/mo

Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly

Small friend groups and vanilla worlds.

2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
40 GB NVMe
Up to 20 players
Daily backups
DDoS protection

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Best for Enshrouded

Plus

$20/mo

Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly

Modded packs and busy community servers.

4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM
100 GB NVMe
Up to 80 players
One-click modpacks
Free subdomain + MySQL

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Pro

$30/mo

Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly

ARK, big Rust maps and heavier modpacks.

6 vCPU · 12 GB RAM
150 GB NVMe
Up to 120 players
Query + RCON ports
Free subdomain + MySQL

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Max

$40/mo

Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly

Networks, heavy mods and large populations.

8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
250 GB NVMe
Unlimited slots
Query + RCON ports
Priority support

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Sizing

Which plan fits your Enshrouded server?

Our estimate of the memory an Enshrouded server uses, and the smallest plan that covers it. Heavy modpacks can need double.

Enshrouded supports up to 16 players. Plus (8 GB) handles a full server.

Estimated RAM and recommended plan for an Enshrouded server by player count
Players	Vanilla	Lightly modded
4	≈ 6.8 GB · Plus	≈ 10.2 GB · Pro
8	≈ 7.6 GB · Plus	≈ 11.4 GB · Pro
16	≈ 9.2 GB · Pro	≈ 13.8 GB · Max

Networking

Enshrouded ports.

The game's default ports are below. Your server gets its own ports, already open, and its address shows in your client area the moment it is built.

Default port	Protocol	Used for
15636	UDP	Game port
15637	UDP	Steam query port

Included with every Enshrouded server

DDoS protectionAlways-on filtering at the network edge
Instant setupAutomatic provisioning after payment
Automatic backupsScheduled snapshots with one-click restore
Task schedulerRestarts, commands and backups on a timer
File manager & SFTPEdit in the browser or with your own tools
Sub-usersGive staff access with their own permissions
Free migrationWe move your existing server for you
24/7 supportReal people on Discord and tickets

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many players can join an Enshrouded server?

Up to 16 per server.

Can I transfer my local world?

Yes. Upload the save files over SFTP or the file manager, or ask us to move them for you.

How do I set an admin password?

Edit enshrouded_server.json in the config editor, set the password for the admin user group, then restart.

Can I upgrade or cancel later?

Yes. Upgrade in place without losing your files, and cancel any time from your client area. Longer billing cycles save up to 15%.

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