Rent Game Servers with Pay-Per-Use - Only Pay When You Play
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How Pay-Per-Use Works
Only pay when your server is running - no hidden costs, no subscription.
Top up credit
Flexibly add credit - from €5, no subscription.
Start server
You only pay while your server is running.
Stop server
€0.00/hour - credit stays intact!
Why pay when you're not playing?
Compare a typical day: 8h sleep, 8h work, and only 3h gaming per day.
Monthly Flat Rate
Whether you play or not - you always pay the full price.
Pay-Per-Use
With ~90h playtime/month
Your savings in this example
up to 88% cheaper!
Example calculation based on Minecraft (€3.15/month at 24/7, hourly rate: €0.0044). With 3h playtime daily (~90h/month).
Rent Hytale Server - Be Ready for the Adventure RPG of the Year
The Hytale release is coming! On January 13, 2026, the gates to Orbis open. Millions of players are counting down to launch day. Hypixel Studios - creators of the largest Minecraft server - spent over 7 years crafting this masterpiece. With RespawnHost, experience Hytale the way it's meant to be played: With friends on your own server, no compromises on performance. Pay only for the hours you actually play.
Perfect for launch: Test Hytale without monthly commitment. Don't like the game? Your remaining credit stays available for other games.
Our Most Popular Game Servers
Datacenters in Europe & USA
Our servers are located in datacenters in Germany and Salt Lake City. Choose the location with the lowest latency for you and your community.
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Inside the Web Interface
All server functions clearly organized - no overload, no chaos.
Real-time console with live logs
1-Click Start/Stop
Server management in seconds.
Real-time Console
Logs and actions without reload.
File Manager
NVMe speed, drag & drop upload.
Mod Integration
Install mods directly via our panel with minimal effort.
Backups
Automatic and manual backups, restore in one click.
Resource Overview
CPU, RAM, storage - all in real-time.
User Permissions
Grant other users access to your server.
SFTP & Full Control
SFTP access without limits, customizable startup command.
What Customers Say About RespawnHost
Real reviews from players, communities and projects - transparently collected via Trustpilot.
"Fast deployment, basically all games you need and a great billing model that others should take as an example!"
"Great servers with fair prices and awesome hardware. Highly recommended!"
"Very reliable hoster! Runs stable, strong performance and support is fast and friendly. Price-performance top, clear recommendation!"
"The option to pause the server and only pay when it's online is great. Server setup is beginner friendly."
"Ideal for developers, communities and project servers. Quick response times, website offers cool features like templates and modpack downloader."
"Ordered a Rust server, everything works so far."
Community Highlight: CoC Modded Minecraft
"We've been sponsoring this project since August 2025. A massive Fabric modpack with Cobblemon + 250 mods, countless players with gigantic machines and bases - and over 50 players online simultaneously during primetime. This shows what our hardware can handle."
Support for Your Game Server
Choose the channel that works best for you. Our team helps with setup, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Community Discord
Connect with the community. Users helping users with questions and issues.
Ticket System
Structured issue tracking and follow-up for your requests.
Documentation & Guides
Step-by-step guides for setup, mods, and management.
Don't have a server yet? Start in under 90 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about billing, tech, and how we operate.
Top Questions
You top up your balance and only pay when your server is actually running. Billing is absolutely fair and accurate to the second. If you stop the server, it costs you 0 € - your remaining balance stays safe.
We bill by the second. The cost depends on the package you chose. Once the server is stopped, billing stops immediately. You can check your current usage in the panel at any time.
We don't make empty promises with fake percentages. Tech can fail - but if it does, we’re on it immediately to fix it. We'll keep you posted via status updates.
We operate locations in Germany and Salt Lake City (USA). In Germany, we rely on NeoProtect for DDoS protection; in the USA, NeoProtect keeps you safe.
We use AMD Ryzenâ„¢ processors across the board. In our German data centers, we specifically use powerful Ryzen TM CPUs to guarantee maximum performance.
Once created, your server is usually online in under 90 seconds. The initial installation of game files takes just another 1-3 minutes, depending on the game size.
We support over 30 games: Minecraft, Hytale, DayZ Standalone, Rust, Palworld, Valheim, ARK, 7 Days to Die, and many more. New games are added regularly - just check our game overview or ask us directly.
Yes, Hytale servers are available now. As an officially licensed hoster, we offer full Hytale support with optimized server configurations. Your server is ready in under 90 seconds - with Pay-Per-Use you only pay for actual playtime.
Yes, DayZ Standalone servers are available with full mod support and Steam Workshop integration. Configure your server exactly as you want it - from Vanilla to fully modded. With Pay-Per-Use, ideal for groups that don't play daily.
Yes! Your credit isn't tied to any specific game. Start a Hytale server today, a Minecraft server tomorrow, or a DayZ Standalone server on the weekend - all from the same balance. Perfect if you switch between games.
RAM requirements vary by game and player count: For Minecraft (Vanilla), 2-4 GB is enough for 5-10 players; with mods, we recommend 4-8 GB. Hytale needs about 4-6 GB for small groups, more for events. Palworld is resource-intensive and needs at least 8 GB for stable operation. When in doubt, start smaller - you can always upgrade.
A game server is preconfigured specifically for a game - you start it and play right away. A root server is an empty virtual server with full root access where you install and configure everything yourself. For gaming, we clearly recommend game servers: Easier, faster to deploy, and optimally tuned for the specific game.
Self-hosting sounds cheap but has drawbacks: Your PC must run 24/7 (electricity costs!), your upload speed limits player count, and you're on your own when problems arise. A rented server offers: Professional hardware (AMD Ryzenâ„¢), DDoS protection, stable connection with low latency, automatic backups, and support when something breaks. With Pay-Per-Use, you often pay less than the electricity cost of self-hosting.
Pricing & Billing
You can do this directly in the panel under 'Balance'. Just choose your amount (starting at 5 €) and your payment method. Credits are added instantly.
No, no lock-in contracts here. You top up and use it when you want. No subscriptions, and your balance doesn't expire.
We accept e.g. PayPal, Apple Pay, SEPA and more.
Sure. When you stop the server, you stop paying for runtime. Your data stays safely stored.
Server & Tech
Depending on the location, we use specialized partners: NeoProtect filters traffic in Germany (known for huge capacity), while we rely on NeoProtect's proven protection in the USA.
You can choose between Germany (First Colo uplink) and Salt Lake City (Fiberstate). Just select your preferred location when creating the server.
That totally depends on the game. For Minecraft, we offer solutions like GeyserMC (Java + Bedrock). For other titles, we support whatever crossplay features the game offers natively.
We’ve pre-configured our packages based on extensive testing to fit different scenarios. Check the descriptions when selecting a plan - you’ll find the right fit for your project there.
Management & Features
For many games, we offer integrated mod installers (e.g., via CurseForge/Modrinth) or support Steam Workshop downloads directly in the panel. Of course, you can also upload files via SFTP.
You can set up automatic backups on your own schedule. Good to know: If your server is inactive for 14 days, we automatically convert it into a backup to save resources. Backups cost a fair 0.10 € per GB/month.
Yes, we have a full-featured file manager in the web interface. However, for larger data transfers, we always recommend using SFTP.
Yes. Under 'Schedules', you can create tasks - whether for restarts, backups, or sending specific commands to the console automatically.
Support & Account
Discord is usually fastest. For confidential matters, please use the ticket system directly in the panel or send us an email.
On Discord, often within minutes. Tickets are usually answered within 24 hours, though complex bugs might take us a bit longer to solve properly.
Simple: Click your profile picture at the top, select 'My Servers', and then click on the server you want to manage.
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