does having a server cost money?

[ShayMo]

like having your own server

[Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer]

I'm renting a 20-slot server on Survival Servers, it's like $68 every six months. The price varies depending on how many slots you get and, I assume, who you get it from.

I know there's ways to host your own server but I am not nearly computer savvy enough to even think about going that route.

[cattibria]

One I am looking at getting is $10.40 US for 10 people.

[Herald of Slaanesh]

Overall yes, it does cost money, usually a monthly sum. But how much depends entirely on the server provider and how many slots you picked.

[Solomon Hawk]

As with most "new" customers seeking to rent a server, the providers often offer discounts when paying up front for 6 month or 12 month rental agreement.


But, basically speaking ... if you're running a server from your own machine:
Playing Solo/Coop .. you're still running your own server instance (So in this case it cost you nothing except what you might have to pay your IP for bandwidth usage in Coop with your friends joining you).

# A good thing to keep in mind when wanting to run your own Coop server (for your friends to join you) is to make sure your machine has the "beef" to handle the extra load.
## In setting up your own Coop server on your machine, there are certain procedures you must follow "to the letter" for it to work.

[ShayMo]

oh ok so it can be a lot but if you like want to play with 2-4 people its not much right?

[Solomon Hawk]

If you and your friends split the cost, it cuts the cost of it.
But, still you have to be able to foot the bill for yourself (just in case).
I paid in advance about 130.00 US +/- for a full year rental that can host 20 players.

[Anarchy]

you can run a server for free using steamCMD

[Herald of Slaanesh]

Originally posted by Anarchy:

you can run a server for free using steamCMD

That's a bit trickier to get working and you need a powerful PC to get that working well enough.

[cattibria]

Here is a litle thing you can do.

As suggested, use the steamCMD.

The difference is, if you have an older system that does not have the graphics to run the game, use that machine. As long as it has the recommended cpu and at least 16GB of ram (officials use 8gb) it will work. 32gb is better if you plan on running any mods from what I have read in the forums.