Surface and caves, both running
Every server starts the Master and Caves shards together, so the caves are there from day one without you wrangling a second process.
Master shardCaves shard
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Don't Starve Together Server Hosting, caves included.
Gather your survivors, light the fire, and keep the Constant running with the caves already open.
- From $12/mo · No contracts
- 99.9% Uptime SLA
- 3 Backup Slots
- Surface + Caves
Always online
Tired of the world ending when the host logs off?
A server of your own keeps the camp standing through autumn, winter and whatever comes out of the caves.
Winter does not wait for you
The world keeps ticking when the host logs off, so a flickering laptop no longer ends the season for everyone.
Always onRyzen 9950X
Console, files and schedules
Run c_save() or c_rollback() from the panel console, edit cluster files in the file manager, and schedule your restarts.
Panel consoleFile manager
Backup slots for bad nights
Three backup slots on every plan give you somewhere to retreat after Deerclops visits the base.
3 backup slotsNVMe storage
Have your Klei server token ready
Online servers need a cluster token tied to your Klei account. Create one at accounts.klei.com, copy it, and paste it into the Klei server token field at checkout. Keep it private.
Party size
How many survivors are in your camp?
Choose your loadout
Don't Starve Together Server Plans
Pay monthly. Cancel any time.
Pick your party size above, or compare every plan below.
Common★ Best for Don't Starve Together
Basic
$12 / month
6 players
RAM4GB
CPU1 Thread
Storage40GB NVMe
- Surface and caves
- 3 backup slots
- 24/7 support
Rare
Standard
$24 / month
16 players
RAM8GB
CPU2 Threads
Storage40GB NVMe
- Surface and caves
- Room for bigger groups
- 3 backup slots
- 24/7 support
Epic
Pro
$48 / month
31 players
RAM16GB
CPU4 Threads
Storage80GB NVMe
- Surface and caves
- Headroom for public worlds
- 3 backup slots
- Priority support
Server setup
What you set, and what you can edit
Three fields at checkout, then cluster files and lists in the file manager.
- Server display name
- Maximum players, 1 to 31
- Klei server token
- cluster.ini game mode and password
- Master and Caves shard folders
- adminlist.txt and blocklist.txt
Bring your existing world
A cluster is a folder with cluster.ini, a folder per shard and your lists. Upload your own through the panel file manager and keep a copy of the originals, since the upload is yours to do.
Two shards, one machine
The surface and caves are separate processes, and both need cores and memory. Ryzen 9950X cores and NVMe storage give them room to run side by side.
DDoS protection built-in · auto-detection · zero downtime
The only things attacking your base should be hounds. Always-on DDoS protection keeps everything else away.
Briefing
About Don't Starve Together server hosting
A Don't Starve Together server is a cluster of shards. The surface (Master) and the caves each run as their own server process, and a cluster folder holds cluster.ini, cluster_token.txt and one folder per shard. Every EZ Game Host server runs both the surface and caves shards, so you get the caves without wiring up a second process yourself.
An online server needs a cluster token, which is proof that the host owns the game. You make it from your Klei account at accounts.klei.com or with TheNet:GenerateClusterToken() in the game client, and it goes in cluster_token.txt. On EZ Game Host you paste the token at checkout, along with a server name and a maximum player count.
Klei publishes no RAM or CPU figure for the dedicated server that we could find, and each shard is its own process with its own memory use. Admins work from the in-game console: c_save() saves now, c_rollback() reverts by saves, and c_announce() warns the camp before a restart. Mods are installed server-wide and enabled per shard, and keeping them compatible with the current game is up to you.
Don't Starve Together server quick facts
- Server software
- Don't Starve Together Dedicated Server (Steam app 343050)
- Shards
- Master (surface) and Caves, one process each
- Server token
- Klei cluster token in cluster_token.txt, required for online servers
- Default ports
- UDP 10999 (Caves 10999, Master 10998 in the wiki example)
- Game modes
- survival, endless, wilderness
- Player limit option
- -players accepts 1 to 64
- Official RAM guidance
- None published by Klei
- Admins
- User IDs (KU_...) in adminlist.txt
Setup
How to set up a Don't Starve Together dedicated server
You can run the server yourself or let EZ Game Host run it for you. Here is what each path involves.
With EZ Game Host
- Choose Don't Starve Together and a plan sized for your group.
- Name your server and pick its game options and region at checkout.
- Pay, and the server deploys automatically with 3 backup slots ready.
- Share the server address with friends and manage everything from the panel.
Self-hosting on your own machine
- Install Don't Starve Together Dedicated Server from Steam's Tools library or with SteamCMD using app ID 343050.
- Get a cluster token from your Klei account or with TheNet:GenerateClusterToken() in the game, and save it as cluster_token.txt in the cluster folder.
- Create cluster.ini plus Master and Caves folders, each with its own server.ini and worldgenoverride.lua, using unique ports for each shard.
- Forward and allow UDP 10999, and the Master port if friends cannot connect.
- Start the server executable once per shard from the bin folder, with -cluster and -shard set to Master and then Caves.
- Add KU_ User IDs to adminlist.txt, and copy the whole cluster folder off the machine as a backup.
Don't Starve Together server ports
| Port | Protocol | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 10999 | UDP | Game port players connect to |
| 10998 | UDP | Master shard port in the wiki's example setup |
On EZ Game Host the ports are opened for you, so there is no router setup.
Intel
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Don't Starve Together server cheaper than hosting from my own client?
Hosting from your own client costs nothing extra, but the world stops when you close the game. A hosted server keeps the world running while you are offline. Plans start at $12 a month, and you can cancel any time.
How many players fit on each plan?
Basic is set up for 6 players, Standard for 16, and Pro for 31. You choose the maximum player count at checkout.
What do I need before I check out?
A Klei server token. Sign in at accounts.klei.com, create a server there, and paste the token into the Klei server token field at checkout. You also pick a server display name.
Can I upload my existing world?
Yes. Stop the server, then upload your cluster files through the panel file manager. You do the upload yourself, so keep a copy of the originals.
Does EZ Game Host protect against DDoS attacks?
Yes. Always-on DDoS protection comes with every plan, so a bad actor cannot knock your camp offline.
Do I need a Klei token to host Don't Starve Together?
For an online server, yes. The cluster token proves ownership of the game and lives in cluster_token.txt. You create it in your Klei account at accounts.klei.com and paste it at EZ Game Host checkout. Offline clusters ignore the token.
Are the caves included?
Yes. Every EZ Game Host server runs both the surface and caves shards. Self-hosted, you have to start each shard as its own process with matching cluster settings.
What ports does a Don't Starve Together server use?
The Don't Starve wiki says to forward UDP 10999. Its example setup gives the Master shard 10998 and the Caves shard 10999, plus separate Steam ports per shard. Each shard on one machine needs its own set. EZ Game Host opens the ports for you.
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