Rent or self-host?
| Self-hosted | Rented on Flux | |
|---|---|---|
| Server software | Free from Steam | Included |
| Hardware | A machine on around the clock | 2 to 3 dedicated vCores, 3 to 5 GB |
| Ports | UDP and TCP 27015 to open and forward | Opened and routed for you |
| Launch line | Written by hand | A form |
| Addons | host_workshop_collection on the command line | A field in Deployment Settings |
| Updates | Run SteamCMD again | Installed on every start |
| Admin console | An RCON client | RCON tab in the dashboard |
| DDoS protection | Yours to arrange | Included |
What a rented server should include
- Any gamemode, not a fixed list.
- Workshop collections without uploading files by hand.
- An RCON console, bans that survive a restart, and access to the files.
- Backups that include DarkRP's database.
Plans on Flux
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Players | 2 vCores | 3 GB | 20 GB SSD | $4.99/mo |
| 32 Players | 2.5 vCores | 4 GB | 30 GB SSD | $5.99/mo |
| 64 Players | 3 vCores | 5 GB | 40 GB SSD | $7.49/mo |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I rent a Garry's Mod server?
On Flux, from $4.99/month for 16 players with any gamemode, your Workshop collection and an RCON console, among other hosts.
Can I move my existing server to a rented one?
Yes. Upload your addons, gamemodes, data folder and sv.db with the Files tab, and your server.cfg settings in the Server Settings tab.