# s&box Server Hosting

> High-performance dedicated servers for the games you build with s&box (Source 2, C# .NET 10). Instant setup, dedicated RAM and CPU, DDoS protection, and 24/7 technical assistance.

Canonical URL: https://xgamingserver.com/sbox-server-hosting

## What is s&box

s&box is a game creation platform from Facepunch — the creators of Garry's Mod. It runs on Source 2 and modern C# (.NET 10), with millisecond hot reloads, a built-in scene/component system, and built-in multiplayer. The engine code is open source on GitHub under the MIT license. No royalties, no subscriptions, no addons to install.

## Pricing

- Range: $7.00 – $42.00 USD/month (with 30% off — renews $10–$60)
- Plans available: 6 (Starter, Novice, Rookie, Pro, ProMax, Ultimate)

## Server specs

- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (dedicated cores)
- Memory: DDR5 RAM (guaranteed)
- Storage: NVMe SSD
- Network: 1 Gbps with DDoS protection
- Locations: US East, US West, Europe, Singapore, Australia
- Setup: Instant activation
- Support: 24/7

## FAQ

### What is s&box?

s&box is a game creation platform from Facepunch built on Source 2 and modern C# (.NET 10). Players play community-made games directly from the main menu — no installs, no addons. Developers ship games with millisecond hot reloads, built-in multiplayer, and an MIT-licensed open-source engine.

### What is s&box server hosting?

s&box server hosting means renting a dedicated server to run the games you build on the s&box platform. We provide the hardware, DDoS protection, automated backups, and a control panel so you focus on shipping your game instead of running infrastructure.

### How much does s&box server hosting cost?

Plans start at $10.50/month with the current 30% discount, and scale up to $42/month. Every tier includes dedicated AMD Ryzen 9 7950X cores, guaranteed DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD storage, DDoS protection, and 24/7 support.

### What language are s&box games written in?

Modern C# 14 on .NET 10, with a familiar component system. Hot reloads are instant — no compile or restart. Visual scripting (ActionGraph) and Shader Graph are also bundled.

### Is s&box really open source?

Yes. The engine code is on GitHub under the MIT license. Documentation is also open source. Publishing to Steam as a standalone title is on the roadmap and is royalty-free.

### How does the Play Fund work?

Facepunch pays creators based on how much their games are played. The pool grows with the platform. Over $484,215 has been paid out to creators so far.

### Can I host an s&box server for free?

You can run a server from your own PC, but uptime, upload bandwidth, and security all suffer. Hosted s&box servers from $10.50/month give you 24/7 uptime, dedicated cores, DDoS protection, and guaranteed RAM.

## Related

- [Garry's Mod server hosting](https://xgamingserver.com/gmod-server-hosting) (also from Facepunch)
- [Rust server hosting](https://xgamingserver.com/rust-hosting-server) (also from Facepunch)
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