Rent an Eco Server

You do NOT need an SLG account to play: your server starts immediately in offline mode and is reachable via direct connect (IP:port). A free Strange Loop Games account (play.eco) is only required if you also want to list your server in the public Eco server browser — you set that listing up at play.eco yourself.

Eco's RAM usage depends on world size: for a standard world (1 km²) with 10-20 players, 6 GB is sufficient. For larger public servers (2 km²), we recommend 8-12 GB. Very large worlds (4 km²+) need 32 GB+.

Eco has no hard player limit — you can set MAX_CON to any value. With 6 GB RAM and a standard world, 10–20 players is realistic. With more RAM and a larger world (4 km²+, 32 GB), 80-100 players is possible. Important: according to the official Eco wiki, the server process only uses a single CPU core — so player count doesn't scale with RAM alone, it also depends on your server's single-core CPU performance.

Eco requires two ports: port 3000 (UDP) for player connection traffic and port 3001 (TCP) for the web interface (browser-based server management and community website). Both ports are automatically configured by us.

Typical initial setup: about 7 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer. You and your players connect right away via direct connect (IP:port). If you also want the server listed publicly in the Eco server browser, set that up through your play.eco account.

Eco features a unique democracy system: players can propose laws, vote on them, and elect a government. Laws influence actual game rules — for example, who is allowed to harvest certain resources or how trade prices are regulated. On your dedicated server this system runs fully, allowing your community to build its own political structures — from direct democracy to a central government managed through the Eco web interface (port 3001).

No: there is no Xbox (One/Series), PS4, or PS5 version of Eco (as of August 2026) — the game runs exclusively on PC (Steam, Windows/macOS/Linux). Our Eco server is the dedicated PC version: your fellow players connect via direct connect using the IP address and port or find you in the Eco server browser.

Yes. Every server includes a subdomain like my-server.gs.game-serverhosting.com, and you can change it anytime in the dashboard.

For every server you enable Uptime Kuma (server monitoring) and Game Server Watcher (server status in Discord/Telegram) with one click in the dashboard at no extra cost, plus one bot such as Sinusbot (music bot for Discord/TeamSpeak). Every additional bot costs extra.

Typical initial setup: about 7 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer. Setup creates the subdomain and DNS records automatically, and for Minecraft also accepts the EULA and installs Geyser.

There is no long-term minimum. Billing is a monthly subscription and automatic renewal can be disabled. Longer terms may qualify for discounts.

You choose the location at checkout: Germany (Falkenstein and Limburg) or France (Roubaix) — all in the EU, connected to the major European exchanges. Low pings for players across Germany, Austria and Switzerland at both locations, and solid latency for the rest of Europe.

The best provider is the one that shows you what you get before you pay: RAM, slots, location, price and cancellation terms. Here the price and resources are visible in the configurator before checkout, there is no minimum term and setup is automated — feel free to compare that with other offers. Eco starts here at 7.07 EUR per month, and setup typically takes about 7 minutes.

Self-hosting costs power, time and a machine that runs around the clock; port forwarding, updates and backups are on you. A rented server is online within minutes, keeps running when your PC is off, and updates and backups are included; data-center DDoS protection is included at every location. For one or two friends on a single evening self-hosting is often fine — for a persistent world, renting pays off.

Yes, you can do it yourself in the customer area using a slider. An upgrade takes effect immediately: you only pay the prorated difference for the remaining term, and the new price applies from the next renewal. A downgrade takes effect on the next renewal date. Your world, settings and subdomain are kept, and depending on the game, a restart is required afterwards. With monthly payment and a minimum term, the change is only possible once that term has ended, and for games with a slot-based plan it is not available.