How to Set Up an Enshrouded Server: Complete Guide

Why Host a Dedicated Enshrouded Server?

Enshrouded is a co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players, set in a sprawling voxel-based world consumed by a mysterious fog called the Shroud. While you can host from your own PC, a dedicated server is the way to go:

• 24/7 world persistence — your builds and progress continue even when you're offline
• Better performance — no lag from running the game client and server on the same machine
• Support for 16 players — build a full group of Flameborn to push back the Shroud
• Full control — manage settings, backups, and restarts from a web panel

Choosing the Right Plan

Enshrouded is a demanding game. Its voxel-based building system and Shroud mechanics require significant resources:

Tip: If your group does a lot of voxel building and terrain modification, go one tier higher. These operations are more memory-intensive than combat.

Step 1: Deploy Your Server

1. Go to HostedGG Enshrouded hosting
2. Choose a plan based on your group size
3. Complete checkout
4. Your server is online in under 60 seconds

You'll receive an email with your server IP, query port, and panel access.

Step 2: Access Your Control Panel

1. Log into the HostedGG panel
2. Click Manage on your Enshrouded server
3. The dashboard shows server status, resource usage, and your connection details

The server starts automatically on the latest Enshrouded version with default settings.

Step 3: Configure Server Settings

Navigate to the Startup tab to customize your server:

Essential Settings

Game Settings

You can customize gameplay through the server configuration:

Step 4: Connect to Your Server

Method 1: In-Game Server Browser

1. Launch Enshrouded
2. Click Play - Join
3. Search for your server name in the browser
4. Enter the password if set
5. Click Join

Method 2: Steam Server Browser

If your server isn't appearing in the in-game browser:

1. Open Steam - View - Game Servers
2. Click Favorites - Add A Server
3. Enter your server IP and Query Port (e.g., 123.45.67.89:15637)
4. Click Add This Address to Favorites
5. Launch Enshrouded and join from the server browser

Method 3: Direct Connect

1. Open Enshrouded and go to Play - Join
2. Use the Direct Connect option
3. Enter your server IP and game port

Step 5: Admin & Server Management

In-Game Admin

As the server host, you have full control:

• Kick players who are causing trouble
• Manage whitelist to restrict who can join
• Adjust settings on the fly from the control panel

File Manager

Use the built-in File Manager in your control panel to:

• Edit configuration files directly
• Upload custom world saves
• Download backups of your world

Automatic Backups

HostedGG automatically backs up your Enshrouded world data. You can also trigger manual backups before major building projects or experimenting with settings.

Building in Enshrouded: Server Tips

Enshrouded's voxel building system is one of its biggest draws. Here are tips for smooth building on a dedicated server:

Performance Optimization

• Build in phases — massive building projects all at once can cause brief lag spikes
• Avoid excessive terrain modification — carving out huge underground bases uses more memory
• Spread bases apart — multiple large bases in the same area compounds render load
• Restart weekly — a weekly server restart helps clear memory and keeps things smooth

The Shroud

The Shroud is the dangerous fog that covers much of the world. Key facts for server hosts:

• Shroud timers affect all players equally on the server
• The Flame Altars create safe zones — your bases should always be anchored to one
• Pushing deeper Shroud zones requires late-game gear
• Server performance holds steady even in deep-Shroud combat zones on our hardware

Transitioning from Self-Hosted

If you're currently hosting Enshrouded on your own PC and want to move to a dedicated server:

1. Find your world save files on your local machine
2. Open the File Manager in your HostedGG control panel
3. Upload your save files to the appropriate directory
4. Update the server settings to point to your world
5. Restart the server

Your progress, builds, and Flame Altar placements will transfer perfectly.

Troubleshooting

Server Not Appearing in Browser

• Wait 3-5 minutes after starting — it takes time to register
• Verify the server is showing as Online in your control panel
• Try the Steam Server Browser method instead
• Check that your query port is correct

Can't Connect

• Double-check your IP address and game port
• Ensure the password is entered correctly
• Verify the server is running and not in a crashed/installing state
• Make sure your Enshrouded game is updated to the latest version

Lag or Performance Issues

• Check your RAM usage in the control panel — if it's maxed, consider upgrading
• Restart the server to clear memory
• Reduce max players if hosting on a lower tier
• Limit extensive voxel terraforming in a single area

World Not Loading

• Check the server console for error messages
• Verify world save files aren't corrupted
• Try generating a fresh world by changing the world name
• Restore from an automatic backup

Why HostedGG Over Other Hosts?

Enshrouded servers are expensive across the industry. Here's how we compare:

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