01
Ordering a Server
1
Choose your game
Go to derangedhosting.com/order and browse the available games. Click on the game you want to host.
2
Configure your server
Select your player slots, RAM, and server location. The price updates in real time as you adjust. Choose a location closest to you and your players for the best ping.
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Add to cart
Click ADD TO CART once you're happy with your configuration. You'll be taken to the checkout page.
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Create an account or log in
If you're a new customer, fill in your name and email to create an account. If you already have an account, log in.
5
Complete payment
Select your payment method — Stripe (credit/debit card) or PayPal. Both support recurring subscriptions so your server renews automatically each month. Check the Terms of Service box and click COMPLETE ORDER.
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Check your email
Once payment is confirmed, you'll receive an email with your server details and panel login credentials within 2 minutes.
Have a coupon code?
On the checkout page, click Have a coupon code? to reveal the promo field. Enter your code and click APPLY before completing your order.
02
Accessing Your Game Panel
1
Find your credentials
Check the welcome email you received after ordering. It contains your panel URL, email address, and password.
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Log in to the panel
Go to panel.derangedhosting.com and enter your email and password from the welcome email.
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Find your server
After logging in, your server will appear on the dashboard. Click on it to open the server management page.
Quick access from client area
Log in at derangedhosting.com, go to Orders, click your server, then click Manage Subscription.
Forgot your password?
On the panel login page, click Forgot password and enter your email. Your panel email is the same email you used to order.
03
Managing Your Server
1
Start your server
From the server page in the panel, click the Start button. The server will begin installing if it's a fresh order — this takes under 5 minutes.
2
Stop and restart
Use the Stop and Restart buttons to control your server.
3
View the console
The console shows real-time server output — useful for seeing who joined, errors, and server status. You can also type commands directly into the console input.
4
Edit server files
Use the File Manager in the panel to browse and edit your server configuration files.
Important
Always stop your server before editing configuration files. Editing files while the server is running can cause your changes to be overwritten.
04
Connecting In-Game
Select your game below for step-by-step connection instructions.
SCUM
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel. Your IP and port are shown on the server overview, e.g. 15.235.235.35:27166.
2
Connect via Steam
In Steam go to View → Servers → Favorites → Add a Server. Enter your IP and port, add to favorites, then click Connect.
3
Connect in-game
On the SCUM main menu press F1 to open the console and type:
open 15.235.235.35:27166
4
Set yourself as admin
In the File Manager go to Saved/Config/WindowsServer/ and open AdminUsers.txt. Add your Steam64 ID on a new line and restart the server. Find your Steam64 ID at steamid.io.
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Installing mods
Use the Mods section in the panel to add Steam Workshop mod IDs. The server downloads and installs them automatically on next start.
Rust
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect via F1 console
In Rust, press F1 to open the console and type:
client.connect YOUR_IP:YOUR_PORT
3
Connect via Steam
In Steam go to View → Servers → Favorites → Add a Server and enter your IP and port.
4
Set yourself as admin
In the panel File Manager, open server.cfg and add:
ownerid YOUR_STEAM64_ID "YourName" "reason"
Then in-game open the F1 console and type server.writecfg to save.
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Installing Oxide/uMod plugins
Upload plugin .cs files to the oxide/plugins/ folder via the File Manager. Plugins load automatically — no restart needed for most.
DayZ
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect via Steam
In Steam go to View → Servers → Favorites → Add a Server and enter your IP and port. Click Connect.
3
Connect via DayZ launcher
Open the DayZ launcher, go to Servers → Favorites and add your server IP and port.
4
Set yourself as admin
In the File Manager open serverDZ.cfg and find the passwordAdmin field. Set a password, restart the server, then in-game open the chat and type:
#login YOUR_ADMIN_PASSWORD
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Installing mods
Upload mod folders to the server root via File Manager and add the mod folder names to the -mod= launch parameter in your server config. Open a support ticket if you need help with mod setup.
Valheim
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect via Steam
In Steam go to View → Servers → Favorites → Add a Server and enter your IP and port.
3
Connect in-game
In Valheim, click Join Game → Add Server and enter your server IP and port. Enter the server password when prompted.
4
Change server password
In the panel File Manager, open the server startup parameters or start_server.sh and update the -password value. Restart the server to apply.
5
Set yourself as admin
In the File Manager navigate to valheim/ and open adminlist.txt. Add your Steam64 ID on a new line and restart the server.
ARK: Survival Ascended
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect via Steam
In Steam go to View → Servers → Favorites → Add a Server and enter your IP and port.
3
Connect in-game
In ARK, open the console with Tab and type:
open YOUR_IP:YOUR_PORT
4
Set yourself as admin
In the File Manager open GameUserSettings.ini under ShooterGame/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/. Set ServerAdminPassword=YourPassword. In-game open the console and type enablecheats YourPassword.
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Installing mods
Add Steam Workshop mod IDs to the ActiveMods= line in GameUserSettings.ini, separated by commas. Restart the server to download them.
ARK: Survival Evolved
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect via Steam
In Steam go to View → Servers → Favorites → Add a Server and enter your IP and port.
3
Set yourself as admin
In GameUserSettings.ini set ServerAdminPassword=YourPassword. In-game press Tab to open console and type enablecheats YourPassword.
4
Installing mods
Add Workshop mod IDs to ActiveMods= in GameUserSettings.ini, separated by commas.
7 Days to Die
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect in-game
In 7 Days to Die, click Join a Game → Connect to IP and enter your server IP and port.
3
Set yourself as admin
In the File Manager open serverconfig.xml and find the adminUsers section. Add your Steam64 ID with permission level 0 (highest). Restart the server.
Conan Exiles
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect via Steam
In Steam go to View → Servers → Favorites and add your server IP and port.
3
Set yourself as admin
In the File Manager open Engine.ini and set an admin password. In-game open the settings menu, go to Server Settings, enter your admin password to unlock admin mode.
Enshrouded
Survival — Steam required
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Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
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Connect in-game
In Enshrouded, click Join Game → Join by IP and enter your server IP and port.
3
Server password
Set a server password in enshrouded_server.json via the File Manager. Share it with players you want to allow.
ICARUS
Survival — Steam required
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Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect in-game
In ICARUS, go to Play → Join Session and search for your server by name, or use the direct IP option.
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Need more help?
Open a support ticket at derangedhosting.com/support and we'll walk you through it.
Palworld
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect in-game
In Palworld, click Multiplayer → Join with IP address and enter your server IP and port.
3
Set yourself as admin
In the File Manager open PalWorldSettings.ini and set AdminPassword=YourPassword. In-game open the console with ~ and type AdminPassword YourPassword.
Project Zomboid
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
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Connect in-game
In Project Zomboid, click Join → Direct IP and enter your server IP and port. Enter the server password if one is set.
3
Set yourself as admin
In the server console type:
setaccesslevel "YourUsername" admin
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Installing mods
In the File Manager open your server config file and add Workshop mod IDs to WorkshopItems= and mod folder names to Mods=. Restart the server.
Barotrauma
Co-op — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
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Connect in-game
In Barotrauma, click Join Server → Direct Join and enter your server IP and port.
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Admin setup
In the File Manager open Data/clientpermissions.xml and add your Steam ID with the appropriate permissions.
HumanitZ
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
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Connect in-game
In HumanitZ, go to Multiplayer → Join by IP and enter your server IP and port.
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Need more help?
Open a support ticket at derangedhosting.com/support.
Abiotic Factor
Co-op — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect in-game
In Abiotic Factor, go to Play → Join Game → Direct Connect and enter your server IP and port.
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Need more help?
Open a support ticket at derangedhosting.com/support.
Sons of the Forest
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect via Steam
In Steam go to View → Servers → Favorites and add your server IP and port. Launch the game and connect from favorites.
3
Server password
Set a password in dedicatedserver.cfg via the File Manager using the ServerPassword field.
Dune: Awakening
Survival MMO — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
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Connect in-game
In Dune: Awakening, go to Play → Join Server and use the direct IP option to connect.
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Need more help?
Open a support ticket at derangedhosting.com/support.
The Isle (Evrima)
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect via Steam
In Steam go to View → Servers → Favorites and add your server IP and port.
3
Admin setup
In the File Manager open Game.ini and add your Steam64 ID to the admin list. Open a support ticket if you need help.
Soulmask
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect in-game
In Soulmask, go to Multiplayer → Join by IP and enter your server IP and port.
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Need more help?
Open a support ticket at derangedhosting.com/support.
Night of the Dead
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect in-game
In Night of the Dead, go to Multiplayer → Direct Connect and enter your server IP and port.
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Need more help?
Open a support ticket at derangedhosting.com/support.
No One Survived
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect in-game
In No One Survived, go to Multiplayer → Join by IP and enter your server IP and port.
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Need more help?
Open a support ticket at derangedhosting.com/support.
Sunkenland
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect in-game
In Sunkenland, go to Multiplayer → Join by IP and enter your server IP and port.
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Need more help?
Open a support ticket at derangedhosting.com/support.
Subsistence
Survival — Steam required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect in-game
In Subsistence, go to Multiplayer → Direct Connect and enter your server IP and port.
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Need more help?
Open a support ticket at derangedhosting.com/support.
Minecraft Java
Sandbox — Java Edition required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect in-game
In Minecraft Java Edition, click Multiplayer → Add Server. Enter a name and your server IP and port (e.g. 15.235.235.35:25565). Click Done then Connect.
3
Set yourself as operator (admin)
In the panel console type:
op YourMinecraftUsername
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Installing plugins or mods
For Paper/Spigot servers, upload plugin .jar files to the plugins/ folder via the File Manager and restart. For Forge/Fabric, upload mod .jar files to the mods/ folder.
Minecraft Bedrock
Sandbox — Bedrock Edition required
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1
Find your connection address
Log in to the panel and note your server's IP and port from the overview page.
2
Connect in-game
In Minecraft Bedrock, go to Play → Servers → Add Server. Enter your server IP and port (default 19132). Click Save then Connect.
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Set yourself as operator
In the panel console type:
op YourGamertag
Don't see your game?
Open a support ticket at derangedhosting.com/support and we'll walk you through the connection steps for your specific game.
05
Billing & Subscriptions
View invoices
Log in at derangedhosting.com and go to Invoices in the navigation. All paid invoices are listed there.
Manage subscription
Go to Orders in your client area and click your server. Click Manage Subscription to update your payment method, cancel, or reactivate.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel anytime. Your server stays active until the end of the current billing period. After that it will be suspended and eventually deleted.
Upgrade or downgrade
To change your slot count or RAM, open a support ticket. We'll update your server configuration and adjust your billing accordingly.
06
Getting Support
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Open a support ticket
Go to derangedhosting.com/support and click Open Ticket. Describe your issue in as much detail as possible.
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What to include
Server name (e.g. SCUM #226)
What happened — describe the issue clearly
When it started — approximate time
Error messages — copy any errors from the console
What happened — describe the issue clearly
When it started — approximate time
Error messages — copy any errors from the console
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Response times
We aim to respond to all tickets within 24 hours. Critical issues affecting server availability are prioritized.
07
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for my server to be ready? +
After payment is confirmed, your server is usually ready within 2 minutes. The first time the server starts it needs to download and install the game files — this takes under 5 minutes.
I didn't receive a welcome email — what do I do? +
Check your spam/junk folder first. If it's not there, log in to your client area and check your Orders page — your server details are listed there. If you're still stuck, open a support ticket.
Can I change my server location after ordering? +
Yes — open a support ticket and we'll migrate your server to a different location. Note that server data may not transfer automatically depending on the game.
What happens if I miss a payment? +
If a payment fails, your subscription will be cancelled. Your server will be suspended but data is retained for 7 days. Contact support if you need help.
Can I install mods on my server? +
Yes — see the game-specific guides in the Connecting In-Game section above for mod installation steps. Open a support ticket if you need help.
Can I get a refund? +
Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. If you have an issue with your server that we're unable to resolve, contact support and we'll work something out.
Still have questions? We're here to help.
Open a Support Ticket