DST dedicated server

Don't Starve Together Server Hosting

Don't Starve Together server hosting that keeps the camp going between sessions. Bring your cluster token, load your favourite Workshop mods and survive the seasons together on AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs with DDR5 RAM.

  • Workshop mods
  • Your own cluster
  • Full sFTP access
  • Unlimited slots
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Plans from $3.69 USD / month

Don't Starve Together key art: the survivors surrounded by monsters on an orange background

Don't Starve TogetherRequires 3 GB RAM · runs on 8 of 9 plans

Survival kitWhat a DST server needs

  • 3 GB RAM minimum8 of 9 plans, from $3.69 USD
  • Cluster tokenFrom your Klei account
  • Workshop modsSet in two .lua files
  • Unlimited slotsSet max players in cluster.ini

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Every plan includes

    Manage your DST server from one panel

    Real captures of our panel. Edit the cluster files, back up the world and move locations without SSH.

    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel with the server's folders, a search box and upload buttons

    Try the live panel demoWant to click around first? The demo on our home page shows the same panel in your browser.

    Everything included with your Don't Starve Together server

    No locked features: every plan has the same panel and hardware. Only the RAM changes.

    Survive together

    • Workshop modsDST servers download Workshop mods listed by ID.
    • Bring your own worldUpload a cluster from your PC over sFTP.
    • Unlimited slotsChoose your player limit in cluster.ini.
    • Online 24/7Friends can join any time without the host.

    Manage it easily

    • File manager and full sFTPEdit every cluster and shard file in the browser.
    • Backup SystemBack up and restore worlds from the panel.
    • Game ChangerSwitch the plan to another game any time.
    • US and Europe locationsDallas, TX and Amsterdam, NL.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz for busy late-game bases.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeFast saves on Samsung NVMe storage.
    • DDoS protectionIncluded with every server.
    • Ready in 60 secondsWithin 60 seconds after payment.

    Don't Starve Together server hosting without the host problem

    Every Don't Starve Together group knows the problem: the world lives on one player's PC, and when they are offline nobody can play. A dedicated DST server keeps the world in one place that is always on, so your group can drop in whenever they like, and the host can finally play on equal terms.

    We have the server ready within 60 seconds after payment. Don't Starve Together needs at least 3 GB of RAM, so it starts on our 4 GB plan at $3.69 USD a month, with unlimited slots, full sFTP access, backups and DDoS protection.

    Pick your RAM
    Don't Starve Together screenshot: players gathered around a campfire at night

    Cluster token, settings and Workshop mods

    A DST dedicated server is organized as a cluster. The cluster.ini file holds the server name, password, game mode, player limit and PvP setting, and every public server needs a cluster token from a Klei account.

    How to get a cluster token

    Open your Klei account, go to the game servers page and create a new server token. Copy it into the cluster_token.txt file on the server with our file manager and restart.

    How to add mods to a DST server

    Mods are a two-step job. List each Workshop ID in dedicated_server_mods_setup.lua so the server downloads it, then enable it in modoverrides.lua so the world actually loads it. Miss the second step and the mod is downloaded but ignored. Players get server mods automatically when they join.

    Don't Starve Together screenshot: players fighting a giant toad in a foggy cave
    Backups page in the TheGameHosting panel listing two backups with their size, creation date and checksum
    Location Changer in the TheGameHosting panel: the server runs in the United States, with a Switch button for Europe

    Surface, caves and game modes

    A full Don't Starve Together world has two parts that run side by side: the surface, where you build your base, and the caves underneath. Each part is called a shard, and the two are linked so players can travel between them through sinkholes. Caves add a second world to keep in memory, so they use more RAM.

    • Survival is the classic mode: when everyone dies, the world resets.
    • Endless lets players respawn as often as they like, good for relaxed groups.
    • World settings for seasons, monsters and resources live in each shard's files.

    Want caves on your server? Ask our support team about running both shards on your plan. And if your group fancies another co-op survival game, the Game Changer can switch to Core Keeper or Valheim after a backup.

    Don't Starve Together cover art: the survivors under a full moon

    How much RAM does a DST server need?

    Don't Starve Together needs at least 3 GB of RAM on our servers. There is no 3 GB plan, so it starts on the 4 GB plan and runs on 8 of our 9 plans, up to 64 GB. Your setup decides how much more you need:

    • A surface-only world for a small group sits on the 4 GB plan.
    • Adding the caves shard means a second world in memory.
    • Long-running worlds with many mods and big bases grow over time.

    We set no slot limit, so memory is your ceiling. Ask support which plan fits your mods and group size.

    TheGameHosting 3D character in a yellow hoodie holding a game controller

    Don't Starve Together requires 3 GB RAM8 of our 9 plans run it, from 4 GB

    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
    • 8 GB
    • 10 GB
    • 12 GB
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB

    Hardware we own, in Dallas and Amsterdam

    Your world runs on servers we own and look after ourselves, not on rented hardware. Late-game DST bases with many structures, mobs and mods ask a lot of the server, so every plan runs on AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz with DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage.

    We host in Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands). Both locations run a 10 Gbps network with advanced cooling and UPS backup power, and DDoS protection covers every server.

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3D up to 5.7Ghz
    • DDR5 RAM
    • Samsung NVMe Storage
    • 10 Gbps Network
    • UPS Backup Power
    • Dallas, TX & Amsterdam, NL

    Real people on support

    Our team is around 24/7/365. Ask why a mod is not loading, where the cluster token goes or how to move a world from your PC, and a person answers.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    Don't Starve Together server questions

    Can't find your answer? Ask our support team.

    How quickly is my Don't Starve Together server ready?

    Within 60 seconds after payment. Your access details arrive by email and you can start the server from the panel right away.

    How much RAM does a DST server need?

    Don't Starve Together needs at least 3 GB of RAM on our servers, so it starts on the 4 GB plan at $3.69 USD a month. Caves, many mods and big late-game bases need more memory.

    What is a cluster token and where do I get it?

    A cluster token links a dedicated server to a Klei account and is needed for a public server. Create one on the game servers page of your Klei account and paste it into cluster_token.txt on the server.

    How do I add Workshop mods?

    List each mod's Workshop ID in dedicated_server_mods_setup.lua so the server downloads it, then enable it in modoverrides.lua. Restart the server and players get the mods automatically when they join.

    Can I run the caves?

    A world with caves runs two linked shards, the surface and the caves, and needs more RAM. Contact our support team to set up both shards on your plan.

    Can I upload my existing world?

    Yes. Upload your cluster folder from your PC through the file manager or over sFTP, keep the same structure and restart. Back up both copies first.

    Can I switch to a different game later?

    Yes. The Game Changer moves your plan to another game it runs, like Core Keeper or Valheim, with no new purchase. Make a backup before switching.

    Where are your DST servers hosted?

    Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands), on hardware we own: AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs, DDR5 RAM, Samsung NVMe storage and a 10 Gbps network.

    Do you have a discount code?

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with Klei Entertainment?

    No. This site is not affiliated with Klei Entertainment, the developer of Don't Starve Together.

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