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Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Hosting

Insurgency: Sandstorm server hosting for tactical co-op against bots with your squad, or a full PvP server with your own map cycle and mutators. Full sFTP access to every config on AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs with DDR5 RAM, from $1.90 USD a month.

  • Co-op and PvP modes
  • mod.io mods and mutators
  • Your own map cycle
  • Unlimited slots
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Insurgency: Sandstorm key art: soldiers clearing a building in close-quarters combat
Insurgency: Sandstorm cover art with a soldier in desert gear

Insurgency: SandstormRequires 1 GB RAM · runs on all 9 plans

Every Sandstorm game modeOfficial modes an Insurgency: Sandstorm server can run

  • CheckpointCo-op against AI, objective by objective
  • PushAttackers take points in order
  • FirefightOne life per round, capture to revive
  • FrontlinePush the line toward their cache
  • HardcoreLess HUD, more caution

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Every plan includes

    Run your Sandstorm server from one panel

    Screenshots of our real panel. Configs, backups and the server location are handled in your browser.

    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel with the folders and files of a game server

    Try the live panel demoWant to see the panel first? Try the demo on our home page.

    Everything included with your Sandstorm server

    All the tools on every plan. The only thing that changes is how much RAM you get.

    Play your way

    • Unlimited slotsWe add no player cap of our own.
    • mod.io modsRoom for community mods, maps and mutators.
    • Game ChangerSwitch the plan to another game when you want.
    • Two locationsDallas, TX or Amsterdam, NL.

    Manage it easily

    • File Manager and full sFTPEvery config file, one click away.
    • BackupsRestore the server after a broken mod.
    • 2 free databasesMySQL included on every plan.
    • Schedules and usersPlan restarts and give admins panel access.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz for full lobbies and many bots.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeDedicated DDR5 memory and Samsung NVMe storage.
    • DDoS protectionFiltering on every server, all the time.
    • Ready in 60 secondsOnline within 60 seconds after payment.

    Sandstorm server hosting for co-op or PvP

    Insurgency: Sandstorm plays two very different games. In co-op Checkpoint your squad clears objectives against AI insurgents, and a server of your own lets you set the bot count and difficulty for your group. In PvP, Push, Firefight and Frontline turn into a community server with your map cycle, your rules and admins you trust.

    Because the server stays up, your squad can drop in for a few Checkpoint rounds on any evening without someone hosting a lobby first. It goes online within 60 seconds after payment.

    Other tactical games on the same plan: Counter-Strike 2, Arma 3 and Killing Floor 2 server hosting.

    Pick your RAM
    Insurgency: Sandstorm screenshot: soldiers advancing as an explosion lights up a street

    Game.ini, MapCycle.txt and Admins.txt

    A Sandstorm dedicated server is set up through a few plain files in Insurgency/Saved/Config/LinuxServer and the server folder.

    Game.ini: the rules

    Round times, bot count and difficulty for co-op, team balance and friendly fire all go in Game.ini. A fresh server starts with it nearly empty, so you only add the settings you want to change.

    MapCycle.txt: the rotation

    Each line is one scenario, a map with its game mode, so the cycle can mix Checkpoint, Push and Firefight in any order you like.

    Admins.txt: who is in charge

    List your admins by Steam ID and they can kick, ban and change the map from in game.

    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel listing a server's folders and files
    The File Manager: edit Sandstorm's config files from your browser.

    Mods and mutators from mod.io

    Sandstorm's community maps, weapon packs and game tweaks are published on mod.io, and the server downloads the ones you list. A typical setup:

    1. Back up. Make a backup so the unmodded server is one restore away.
    2. Get a token. Create a mod.io account and an access token; the server uses it to download mods.
    3. List your mods. Write one mod ID per line in Mods.txt and enable mods in the server's startup settings.
    4. Add mutators. Mutator names are on each mod's mod.io page; they are case-sensitive, so copy them exactly.

    Public servers also use a Steam Game Server Login Token. If a step does not work, our 24/7 support team can check it with you.

    Backups tab in the TheGameHosting panel with two saved backups
    Backups: keep a clean copy of the server before you add mods.

    How much RAM does a Sandstorm server need?

    Insurgency: Sandstorm needs at least 1 GB of RAM, so every plan runs it, starting with 2 GB at $1.90 USD a month. More memory helps with:

    • A co-op Checkpoint server for your squad, which runs near the bottom of the slider.
    • Full PvP lobbies on large maps such as the Frontline layouts.
    • mod.io maps and mods, and more AI bots in co-op.

    We don't cap slots, so RAM is the only limit you choose. Our support team can recommend a size for your setup.

    Insurgency: Sandstorm screenshot: an insurgent firing a machine gun over sandbags

    Insurgency: Sandstorm requires 1 GB RAMEvery plan runs it

    • 2 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 server runs on hardware we own. Sandstorm is an Unreal Engine 4 game, and the server handles ballistics, AI bots and every player on its main game thread, so a fast core keeps hit registration honest. Every plan uses AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz with DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage.

    Hit registration depends on ping, so host where your players are: Dallas, TX (United States) for the Americas or Amsterdam (Netherlands) for Europe. Both locations run our own hardware with a 10 Gbps network, UPS backup power and DDoS filtering.

    • 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 available 24/7/365. Ask about a mod.io token that is not accepted, a map cycle that will not load or a server missing from the browser, and a person answers.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    Sandstorm server hosting questions

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

    How fast is my Insurgency: Sandstorm server ready?

    Within 60 seconds after payment. You receive the access details by email and can start the server from the panel right away.

    Can I run co-op Checkpoint against bots?

    Yes. Put Checkpoint scenarios in MapCycle.txt and set the bot count and difficulty in Game.ini to suit your squad.

    How do I add mods from mod.io?

    Create a mod.io access token, list your mod IDs one per line in Mods.txt and enable mods in the server's startup settings. Mutators are added by name, exactly as written on the mod's mod.io page.

    Where do I change the server rules?

    In Game.ini, under Insurgency/Saved/Config/LinuxServer. Edit it in the File Manager or over sFTP and restart the server to apply.

    How do I add admins?

    List their Steam IDs in Admins.txt. Admins can then kick, ban and change the map from in game.

    How much RAM does a Sandstorm server need?

    Insurgency: Sandstorm needs at least 1 GB of RAM, so every plan runs it, starting with 2 GB at $1.90 USD a month. Full PvP lobbies, mods and many bots benefit from more.

    How many players can join?

    We don't put a slot limit on any plan, so the cap is the one you set for your mode. RAM and mods set the real ceiling.

    Where are your Sandstorm servers?

    Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands), on AMD 9950X/7950X3D hardware we own. Switch between them with the Location Changer.

    Is there a promo code?

    Yes. Apply FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with New World Interactive?

    No. TheGameHosting is an independent host, not affiliated with Insurgency: Sandstorm, New World Interactive or Focus Entertainment.

    Start your Sandstorm server today

    Pick co-op or PvP, write your map cycle and add mods. Your Sandstorm server is online within 60 seconds after payment.

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

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