Which ports does an Eco server use?

By default UDP 3000 for game traffic and TCP 3001 for the web interface and server queries. Both are preconfigured at RespawnHost; you can change them in Network.eco.

Can I disable or delay the meteor?

Yes. In Disasters.eco you set CreateMeteor to false or change MeteorImpactDays (default: 30 days). Important: the setting only applies to a newly generated world.

How many players are supported?

Eco has no hard slot limit. Typical worlds run with 10-30 players, large community worlds with 50+. The limit is server performance, not a slot counter — which is why we don't charge per slot.

How much RAM do I need?

For the default world (72x72) with a small group, 4 GB is enough. For 20-30 players with active politics and economy we recommend 12-16 GB, for large worlds and 50+ players 20-24 GB. Note: RAM usage grows with world age.

Is Eco still in Early Access?

Yes, since 2018 — with regular major updates, most recently Update 13 on April 8, 2026 (logging machines, progression rework). The 1.0 release with animal husbandry is on the roadmap but has no fixed date as of July 2026.

How does the democracy system work?

Players can write constitutions, hold elections, pass laws, and impose taxes. It all runs permanently on the server – even when no players are online.

Does the economy keep running without players?

Yes. Stores, contracts, and automated trades keep running as long as the server is online. That's why we recommend 24/7 servers for active Eco worlds.

Yes. mod.io is the official hub for Eco mods: upload DLL mods to the Mods folder via SFTP, .cs overrides to Mods/UserCode. Players receive server mods automatically when they join — no manual installs needed.

How demanding is the hardware?

Eco simulates a living ecosystem – that's CPU and RAM intensive, and demand grows with world size and world age. That's why we run modern AMD Ryzen CPUs – with NVMe SSDs.

Where are the servers located?

Choose between Germany (EU), Salt Lake City, UT (US West), Charlotte, NC (US East), and Noida (India). Compare locations with the ping test and consider where your fellow players are based.

What hardware does RespawnHost use?

We exclusively use AMD Ryzen processors – in Germany modern AMD Ryzen CPUs with over 5 GHz boost and a 25 Gbit/s uplink. Storage runs on NVMe SSDs. We also keep a few reserve systems on hand for continuous availability.

How fast is my server online?

The server itself comes online in under 90 seconds. Installing the Eco game files takes another 1-3 minutes depending on location.

How does DDoS protection work?

Every server sits behind Premium Gaming DDoS Protection. It is always on at every location and included at no extra cost.

Can I configure world size and difficulty?

Yes. WorldGenerator.eco and Difficulty.eco control world size, biomes, skill rates, and specialty costs; the meteor is configured in Disasters.eco. Everything is editable via web interface or SFTP.

We create automatic backups. You can also create manual snapshots and restore any backup with one click from the web interface – important before big legislative changes.

What happens if my credit runs out?

The server stops automatically. World, characters, laws, contracts, and economy data are preserved. After topping up, everything continues right where you left off.

Is there a minimum contract?

No. There is no contract and no minimum term at RespawnHost. You top up credit and use it whenever you want.

How are updates installed?

Restart the server – our system fetches the update automatically and installs it before booting. That's how you were on Update 13 from day one.

Do I have SFTP access?

Yes, full SFTP access to all server files, including .eco configs, world saves, mods, and logs.

Can I use admin commands?

Yes. Admin rights are granted from the web interface; in-game commands cover weather, spawns, item granting, and world management.

How do I change the server name or password?

At any time via the web interface or directly in Network.eco. Changes apply after a restart.

Are scheduled restarts supported?

Yes. You can configure scheduled restarts (daily, weekly) from the web interface – useful for cleaning the memory footprint after long world runtimes.

How fast is your support?

On Discord typically within a few minutes; via the ticket system within minutes to hours.

Eco

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Basics

What is an Eco server?

An Eco server is a dedicated server for Strange Loop Games' civilization survival game Eco: your world keeps running 24/7 — the ecosystem simulates, stores sell, laws and elections proceed even when nobody is online. That's exactly what Eco is built on, since economy and politics unfold over days and weeks. At RespawnHost you rent one pay-per-use from 0.0479 €/h (billed per second, only while the server runs) or as a prepaid plan from 12.00 €/month — ready in under 90 seconds.

World & economy run 24/7

Mods via mod.io

Pay-per-use from 0.0479 €/h

Online in 90 seconds

Everything your society needs

These features are included in every package and make your Eco server the perfect sim world.

Instant Setup

Your server is ready in under 90 seconds. No waiting times, start playing immediately.

Live Ecosystem

Plants grow, animals migrate, pollution spreads – even when nobody is online.

Custom Control Panel

Real-time console, file manager, mod installer, and auto-restarts in one interface.

Per-Second Billing

Pay only when your server is online. The corresponding amount is deducted per second.

DDoS Protection

Premium Gaming DDoS Protection at every location. Always-on protection at no extra cost.

Quality Gaming Support

Our support team consists of real gamers – Discord response within minutes.

Gaming Infrastructure

Premium hardware for your Eco server

Cost calculator

Calculate your real costs for Eco

Play time per day3h

1h24h

Your typical day

0:0024:00

Prepaid

12.00 €

runs around the clock

RespawnHost

~4.31 €

3h/day billed

Your savings

versus the prepaid plan, at 90 h/month

64 %

~7.69 €

The prepaid plan only pays off from around 8.4 hours a day. Below that, Pay-per-Use is cheaper.

For reference: €11.00 (4 GB, monthly, BisectHosting, as of July 2026)

Based on the 4 GB package. Actual costs may vary depending on usage.

Hardware & Infrastruktur

Optimized for Eco

Processor

AMD Ryzen

RAM

DDR5

Storage

NVMe SSD

DDoS protection

Premium Gaming DDoS Protection

Uplink

25 Gbit/s

Uptime

100.00 %

Ping test

Germany · EU
Frankfurt am Main
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US West
Salt Lake City, UT
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US East
Charlotte, NC
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India
Noida
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Ping measured from each regional test server to your internet connection. In-game ping may differ. An unavailable result can mean the connection is blocked or the test server cannot be reached.

All systems operational

Live status on Instatus

Transparent Price Calculation

Our pricing models are completely transparent and fair. You only pay for what you really use.

You only pay when the server is online

No costs when your server is turned off. Pay only for actual usage.

Per-Second Billing

Credit is deducted live as soon as the server is online. Server off = no more cost consumption.

No hidden costs

When your server is turned off, no costs are incurred. No setup fees, no hidden costs.

Eco Price Example

Maximum per month running 24/7 (4 GB)34.49 € / Month

Pay-per-use hourly rate≈ 0.0479 € / Hour

(0.0479 € × 720 Hours = 34.49 €)

Live Billing

As soon as your Eco server is online, costs are deducted per second. Server off = no more cost consumption.

Example: 4 GB Package

2 hours online≈ 0.10 €

Server turned off0.00 €

Total costOnly what you play!

The difference to traditional hosters

Compare our features with those of traditional hosters and see for yourself why RespawnHost.com is the better choice.

Feature	RespawnHost.com	Provider A	Provider B	Provider C	Provider D
Pay only when server online
Server ready in under 90 seconds
Unlimited Slots
Unlimited NVMe SSD
Unlimited Cores
Mod support via .NET plugin
Custom Control Panel
Full SFTP Access
Free Databases
Premium Hardware *2

*1 Sample of four major providers, surveyed in July 2026 based on their public pricing and feature pages. The providers are not named because plans can change at any time — what counts is the state as of the survey date.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eco Servers

Eco Server Hosting: Build a civilization — without destroying the planet

Eco by Strange Loop Games is more than a survival game: it's a social experiment. Before the meteor strikes, you have to build a civilization together – with a real economy, democracy, laws, and environmental consequences. Clear the forest and the soil erodes. Pollute the rivers and fish die. With your own dedicated server from RespawnHost, you shape Eco exactly the way your community wants — from world size to the meteor countdown.

Why rent an Eco server at RespawnHost?

Eco simulates a living ecosystem: plants grow, animals migrate, pollution spreads, resources run out. With 30+ players, a large world, and an active economy, those calculations stack up quickly. We run modern AMD Ryzen™ CPUs with over 5 GHz boost in our German locations – with a 25 Gbit/s uplink and NVMe SSDs for stable world ticks even on long-running servers.

Eco thrives on long-term worlds: elections, laws, taxes, contracts, and skill specializations only unfold their effect after days or weeks. Dedicated hosting is mandatory here – if a player hosts the world locally, it freezes the moment they go offline. On RespawnHost your world keeps running: citizens pay taxes, elections proceed, plants grow.

Features for your civilization

Full Eco simulation: ecosystem, economy, democracy
Mod support: mod.io mods via SFTP into the Mods folder — players download them automatically on join
Persistent world: elections, laws, taxes run 24/7
Full SFTP access: .eco configs, world saves, and mods directly accessible
DDoS protection at every location
Automatic backups: 1-click restore via the web interface

With Pay-Per-Use, you only pay when your server is actually running. For an Eco world with an active economy, we recommend 24/7 operation on a prepaid plan – but you keep full control and can switch anytime.

How much does an Eco server cost?

If you play in sessions – say three evenings a week for 3 hours each (≈ 39 h/month) – the Settler plan (4 GB RAM, about 0.0479 €/h) costs you around 1.87 € per month. Your credit is billed per second: server off = €0.00.

Eco worlds benefit from running around the clock, though, because economy, elections, and ecosystem only keep going while the server is online. For 24/7 the prepaid plan is clearly the cheaper choice: 4 GB from 12.00 €/month, 8 GB from 22.79 €/month – with 10 to 20% term discounts on 90 to 360 days. No contract, no auto-renewal.

Tip: Start with 4 GB for the default world and scale up as your world and population grow – upgrades work without losing your world.

Eco Dedicated Server: ports, .eco configs & meteor settings

The Eco dedicated server uses two ports by default: UDP 3000 for game traffic and TCP 3001 for the web interface and server queries. Configuration happens through JSON files with the .eco extension in the Configs folder – such as Network.eco, WorldGenerator.eco, Difficulty.eco, and Disasters.eco.

At RespawnHost you edit the .eco configs directly in the web interface or via SFTP; Eco's own web interface on port 3001 is reachable from the first start. Backups run automatically – a manual snapshot before major legislation changes is still a good idea.

Ports: UDP 3000 (game) and TCP 3001 (web interface/query)
Meteor: Disasters.eco controls CreateMeteor and MeteorImpactDays (default: 30 days) — changes only apply to a newly generated world
World size: the default 72x72 world (0.52 km²) runs from 4 GB RAM; large worlds up to 200x200 need considerably more
Mods: mod.io is the official mod hub — DLL mods go into the Mods folder, .cs overrides into Mods/UserCode
Auto-download: players receive server mods automatically on join — nobody installs anything manually
Config templates: new .eco files are created from the bundled .template files (remove the extension)

Eco in 2026: Update 13, progression rework & the road to 1.0

Eco has been continuously expanded since its Early Access launch in 2018. Update 13 (April 8, 2026) brought logging machines, store tags, and a complete progression rework: specialties now cost stars by tier (Logging 1 star, Farming 2, Baking 3, Oil Drilling 4, Composites 5), trees have 50% more hitpoints and yield 50% more logs, and module benefits are capped at 25%. The latest patch is maintenance update 13.0.4 from May 21, 2026.

The official roadmap targets the 1.0 release, with which Eco leaves Early Access – including animal husbandry; trains are announced as an early post-1.0 feature. As of July 2026 there is no fixed date. On your RespawnHost server, every update just takes a restart: our system pulls the new version automatically before boot.

Last updated: July 2026