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Dedicated Don't Starve Together servers powered by AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. Get dedicated CPU, RAM and NVMe storage for the best survival experience.
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  • Dedicated RAM
  • Dedicated CPU Cores
  • DDoS Protection
  • Automated Cloud Backups
  • No Fixed Game Slots
  • Full Server Control
Don't Starve Together Starter server
DST Starter
High Performance starting at:
Renews $10/mo
$7.00/month
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  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
    2 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz
  • DDR5 RAM
    4GB (Guaranteed)
  • NVMe SSD
    35GB Storage
  • Game Slots
    Set the game slots yourself
  • DDOS PROTECTION
    Included
Don't Starve Together Novice server
DST Novice
High Performance starting at:
Renews $15/mo
$10.50/month
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  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
    2 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz
  • DDR5 RAM
    6GB (Guaranteed)
  • NVMe SSD
    40GB Storage
  • Game Slots
    Set the game slots yourself
  • DDOS PROTECTION
    Included
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Don't Starve Together Rookie server
DST Rookie
High Performance starting at:
Renews $25/mo
$17.50/month
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  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
    3 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz
  • DDR5 RAM
    8GB (Guaranteed)
  • NVMe SSD
    60GB Storage
  • Game Slots
    Set the game slots yourself
  • DDOS PROTECTION
    Included
Don't Starve Together Pro server
DST Pro
High Performance starting at:
Renews $35/mo
$24.50/month
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  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
    4 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz
  • DDR5 RAM
    12GB (Guaranteed)
  • NVMe SSD
    80GB Storage
  • Game Slots
    Unlimited player slots
  • DDOS PROTECTION
    Included
Don't Starve Together ProMax server
DST ProMax
High Performance starting at:
Renews $45/mo
$31.50/month
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  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
    6 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz
  • DDR5 RAM
    16GB (Guaranteed)
  • NVMe SSD
    120GB Storage
  • Game Slots
    Unlimited player slots
  • DDOS PROTECTION
    Included
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Don't Starve Together Ultimate server
DST Ultimate
High Performance starting at:
Renews $60/mo
$42.00/month
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  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
    8 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz
  • DDR5 RAM
    24GB (Guaranteed)
  • NVMe SSD
    160GB Storage
  • Game Slots
    Unlimited player slots
  • DDOS PROTECTION
    Included

Get the Best Performance for Your Don't Starve Together Server Hosting

Experience the hosting your world deserves with our cutting-edge, high-frequency hardware, meticulously optimized for Don't Starve Together. We guarantee unparalleled performance through our strict no-overload, no-oversell policy. Our unique transparency protocol puts you in control, providing real-time access to core server metrics. Stop wondering about your server's capabilities - with us, peak performance isn't just promised, it's proven.

  • Game Switcher
  • Powerful Hardware
  • Sub-Users and Complete Control
  • DDoS Protection
Switch Games Anytime with Our Game Switcher

Tired of Don't Starve Together and want to try something new? Our Game Switcher feature lets you switch between supported games without losing your server or needing to purchase a new plan. Simply select a new game from the panel and your server will be reconfigured automatically.

This flexibility means your investment is never locked to a single game. Switch to Valheim, Project Zomboid, Terraria, or any other supported title and switch back whenever you want.

Elevate Your Don't Starve Together Experience with Powerful Hardware

Experience unrivaled performance with our state-of-the-art, high-frequency hardware specifically optimized for Don't Starve Together servers. Our infrastructure is engineered to prevent overloads and overselling, delivering consistent and dependable performance.

We offer dedicated physical resources exclusively for your use, not just a shared pool of servers with slot restrictions. This guarantees your server remains unencumbered. Hardware Specifications: AMD Ryzen 3900X/AMD Ryzen 5800X 3.80 GHz / 128GB DDR5 RAM / 1TB NVMe SSDs /Network Capacity: Premium 1Gbps

Collaborative Server Management with Instant File Access

Empower your team and streamline server administration with our comprehensive management tools. Invite trusted individuals - friends, developers, and staff members - to access your server console, allowing them to restart the server and configure files as needed. This collaborative approach distributes responsibilities, ensures smoother operations, and reduces the burden of solo server management while maintaining your control over permission levels.

Experience unparalleled convenience with our built-in file management system, eliminating the need for time-consuming SFTP programs. Add, delete, and edit files directly on your server through our intuitive interface.

Enterprise-Grade DDoS Protection for Your Don't Starve Together Server

Your Don't Starve Together server is protected by enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation that automatically detects and neutralizes attacks in real-time. Our multi-layered defense system ensures your server stays online and accessible to your players, even during large-scale attacks.

We deploy advanced traffic analysis at every datacenter, filtering malicious traffic before it reaches your server while allowing legitimate player connections through seamlessly. This means zero downtime for your survivors and uninterrupted gameplay.

Our Datacenters Are Located in 6 Regions

Global coverage our Don't Starve Together game servers are located in East and West Coast North America, Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia and expanding to more datacenters soon

Don't Starve Together server locations

6 Global Datacenters in East and West Coast North America, Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia

This ensures you always receive the best ping for a smooth, and fast gaming experience.

  • East Coast USA-NYC/Miami/Montreal
  • West Coast USA-Los Angeles
  • Europe-Germany
  • Oceania-Australia/New Zealand
  • Singapore

How Do I Set Up a Don't Starve Together Dedicated Server?

We will show you how XGamingServer makes it easier for you to set up a Don't Starve Together server without the many configurations and technical knowhow

  • Installation with Our Game Panel
  • Installation on a VPS

Step 1: Select your plan size and region

Step 2: Purchase a server

Step 3: Generate your server token from Klei

Step 4: Add your token and launch your server

Hosting a Don't Starve Together Server on a VPS

Hosting your own Don't Starve Together server on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) offers full control over your survival world, allowing you to customize mods, set player limits, and manage server settings. This guide walks you through the process.

Before you begin, ensure you have access to a VPS with Ubuntu or a similar Linux distribution installed. You will also need root access and a Klei account to generate a server token.

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Step 1: Connect to Your Server

ssh your_username@your_vps_ip

Step 2: Install SteamCMD

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install lib32gcc-s1 lib32stdc++6 curl wget screen -y
mkdir ~/steamcmd && cd ~/steamcmd
wget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz
tar -xvzf steamcmd_linux.tar.gz

Step 3: Install Don't Starve Together Dedicated Server

./steamcmd.sh
login anonymous
force_install_dir ~/dst-server
app_update 343050 validate
quit

Step 4: Configure Server Token

Generate a server token from Klei's website and save it:

mkdir -p ~/.klei/DoNotStarveTogether/MyDediServer
echo "YOUR_TOKEN_HERE" > ~/.klei/DoNotStarveTogether/MyDediServer/cluster_token.txt

Step 5: Start the Server

cd ~/dst-server/bin64
screen -S dst_overworld ./dontstarve_dedicated_server_nullrenderer_x64 -cluster MyDediServer -shard Master

Why Choose XGamingServer for Don't Starve Together

Below are some of the reasons why you should choose us for your Don't Starve Together server hosting

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Don't Starve Together server support

Around the Clock Support

We respond to tickets in good record times and we help as much as we can to solve your issues.

Don't Starve Together server wiki

Extensive DST Documentation

Our documentation will already get you up and running with Don't Starve Together servers. From basics to advanced server configurations.

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Instant Activation

Don't Starve Together servers come online within minutes of placing an order. This means you start playing instantly.

Don't Starve Together server best hardware

Top of the Line Hardware

Our servers are hosted on the latest Ryzen and Intel CPUs with NVMe SSD and on a bandwidth of 1Gbps. Giving you the best Don't Starve Together server hosting experience.

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Don't Starve Together server location

Multiple Locations

Our Don't Starve Together game servers are located in East and West Coast North America, Europe, Singapore and Australia. We ensure you get the server with the lowest ping.

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Don't Starve Together server panel

Custom Control Panel

Our control panel is fully customized to ensure easy and full customization of your game server.

About Don't Starve Together

Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of odd creatures, hidden dangers, and ancient secrets. Gather resources to craft items and build structures that match your survival style. Play your way as you unravel the mysteries of "The Constant". Cooperate with your friends in a private game, or find new friends online. Work with other players to survive the harsh environment, or strike out on your own. Do whatever it takes, but most importantly, Don't Starve.

Explore Together

Don't Starve Together exploration gameplay

Discover and explore a massive procedurally generated and biome-rich world with countless resources and threats. Whether you stick to the surface world, go spelunking in the caves, dive deeper into the Ancient Archive, or set sail for the Lunar islands, it will be a long time before you run out of things to do.

Fight Together

Don't Starve Together combat gameplay

Seasonal bosses, wandering menaces, lurking shadow creatures, and plenty of flora and fauna ready to turn you into a spooky ghost. Don't Starve Together features challenging boss fights that require teamwork and preparation. From the fearsome Deerclops in winter to the devastating Bee Queen, every season brings new threats.

Farm Together

Don't Starve Together farming gameplay

Plow fields and sow seeds to grow the farm of your dreams. Tend to your crops to help your fellow survivors stay fed and ready for the challenges to come. The farming system features nutrient management, seasons, and giant crop variants that reward attentive farmers.

Build Together

Don't Starve Together base building

Protect yourself, your friends, and everything you have managed to gather, because you can be sure, somebody or something is going to want it back. Build elaborate bases with crafting stations, storage, lighting, and defenses to keep your camp safe through the dangerous nights and harsh seasons.

Unique Characters

Don't Starve Together features over 20 playable characters, each with unique abilities and playstyles. From Wilson the Gentleman Scientist to Wanda the Timekeeper, every character brings something different to the team. Choosing the right mix of characters can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving.

Mod Support & Steam Workshop

Don't Starve Together has one of the most active modding communities in gaming. Through Steam Workshop, you can install thousands of mods that add new characters, items, biomes, game mechanics, and quality-of-life improvements. Server hosts can curate their own mod collections and players will automatically download them when connecting. This means every DST server can offer a unique experience.

Dedicated Servers & Multiplayer

Don't Starve Together supports dedicated servers that can run 24/7, allowing your world to persist even when you're offline. Dedicated servers offer full control over world generation settings, mod configuration, player limits, and server rules. Server admins can create password-protected private worlds for friends or open public servers for the community. With caves support, players can explore both the surface and underground simultaneously on the same server.

What Other Don't Starve Together Gamers Are Saying

Here is just a snippet on what our customers are saying about our Don't Starve Together hosting on Trustpilot

DST server user rating
I got my server in the promised 5 minutes, and the support was somewhat good needs improvement though. I think it is a really good service.

Gox

Hardcore Gamer

DST server user
DST server user rating
Their panel is really straight forward really simple, they have guide to say how to do everything on your server like how to mod it, how to wipe it, how to add a save etc.

Nos fx

Canadian Gamer

DST server user
DST server user rating
I had a pretty good time with the service. The service especially pertaining to a couple of issues on day 1 were fixed by a friendly support staff so fast and so well that I knew I could trust the service. Will likely be back, thanks.

Rory Mace

Australian Gamer

DST server user

Setup Guides & Documentation on Don't Starve Together

Step-by-step server guides from our official documentation.

Guide

How to Generate a Server Token

Step-by-step guide to generating your Don't Starve Together server token from Klei.

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Guide

How to Connect to Your Server

Learn how to connect to your Don't Starve Together server for the first time.

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Guide

Installing Mods

How to install and manage Steam Workshop mods on your DST server.

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Guide

Configure Your Server

Learn how to configure your Don't Starve Together server settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Starve Together Hosting

Below are some of the FAQs that our customers ask. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out.

What is Don't Starve Together and how does it differ from Don't Starve?
  • Don't Starve Together (DST) is the standalone multiplayer expansion of Don't Starve, developed by Klei Entertainment. While the original is strictly single-player, DST lets up to 6 players (default, configurable higher with adequate server resources) survive together in a procedurally generated world with Tim Burton-esque hand-drawn 2D art.
  • DST features unique multiplayer mechanics not found in the original, including collaborative base building through the science machine, alchemy engine, shadow manipulator, and ancient pseudoscience station tech tree. Players must manage sanity, hunger, and health while battling seasonal giants and exploring the cave system together.
How does the DST cluster and shard system work for dedicated servers?
  • DST dedicated servers use a cluster architecture. The cluster is configured via cluster.ini (master settings like game_mode, max_players, pvp) and requires a cluster_token.txt generated from your Klei account at accounts.klei.com for authentication. Each shard - overworld and caves - has its own server.ini and runs as a separate process on UDP port 10999 by default.
  • Caves require a secondary shard, meaning two server instances run simultaneously and communicate with each other. This roughly doubles your RAM needs from 2-4GB (overworld only) to 4-6GB (with caves enabled). Our Standard plan and above handle both shards comfortably with room for mods.
What are the seasonal cycles and boss mobs in Don't Starve Together?
  • DST cycles through four seasons - Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer - each with unique survival challenges. Autumn is relatively mild, Winter brings freezing temperatures and Deerclops, Spring has constant rain and Moose/Goose spawning, and Summer causes overheating and wildfires while the Antlion attacks. Bearger arrives in Autumn to raid your food supplies.
  • Beyond seasonal giants, endgame raid bosses provide the toughest challenges: the Ancient Fuelweaver in the Ruins, Bee Queen on the surface, Toadstool in the caves, and the Celestial Champion on the Lunar Island. Season lengths and boss spawns are fully configurable in your server's worldgenoverride.lua file.
How do server mods and client mods work differently in DST?
  • DST separates mods into two categories through Steam Workshop. Server mods run on the dedicated server and affect gameplay for all players - adding new items, characters, biomes, or mechanics. Client mods are optional and run on each player's machine for UI improvements, minimap overlays, or visual enhancements.
  • Server mods are configured in the dedicated_server_mods_setup.lua file and modsettings.lua within each shard folder. Through our control panel, you can manage which mods your server runs, and players automatically download required server mods when they connect to your world.
What characters are available and how do they affect multiplayer strategy?
  • DST features over 20 playable characters, each with unique abilities that encourage diverse team composition. Wilson grows a beard for insulation, Wolfgang has strength-based combat scaling for tanking bosses, Wickerbottom crafts powerful books, WX-78 upgrades with circuits, Wormwood is a plant character who crafts living items, Webber befriends spiders, Warly cooks exclusive dishes with stat bonuses, and Wanda manipulates time with her watches.
  • Each character manages sanity, hunger, and health differently, making team diversity a real strategic advantage. For example, a server group might have Wickerbottom for farming, Wolfgang for boss fights, Winona for automated base defenses, and Wurt for merm army management.
How much RAM does a Don't Starve Together server need?
  • A DST overworld-only server runs well on 2-4GB RAM. Enabling caves doubles this to 4-6GB since the cave shard runs as a separate server process alongside the overworld. Heavy mod usage, higher max_players values, and extensive world exploration all increase RAM requirements further.
  • Our Starter plan with 4GB RAM handles overworld-only servers well. For caves, mods, and higher player counts, our Standard plan (8GB) and above provide the headroom you need. If you plan to run popular mod packs like Combined Status, Geometric Placement, and Global Positions alongside caves, 8GB+ is recommended.
What game modes and key server settings are available in DST?
  • DST offers three game modes: Survival (players become ghosts on death, group can vote to reset the world), Endless (respawn at the Florid Postern with a max-health penalty, world never resets - most popular for public servers), and Wilderness (random spawn locations, no respawn, most hardcore mode).
  • Key cluster.ini settings include max_players (default 6), pvp toggle, pause_when_empty (saves resources when nobody is online), and vote_enabled for in-game voting. World generation parameters like season length, resource density, and mob frequency are configured per-shard in worldgenoverride.lua, giving you independent control over the surface and cave environments.
Is Don't Starve Together cross-platform and what platforms support dedicated servers?
  • DST is available on PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, but there is no crossplay between platforms. Dedicated server hosting is only available for the PC version, running on Windows or Linux. Console players are limited to peer-to-peer hosting through the in-game menu, with no persistent world when the host disconnects.
  • PC dedicated servers use UDP port 10999 by default and require a free cluster_token generated from your Klei account at accounts.klei.com. With professional hosting, your PC server stays online 24/7 with full mod support, caves, and configurable settings - advantages console hosting simply cannot offer.