Summary
BisectHosting's Starbound servers are a great way to play through the exciting story with large groups of friends. Starbound is a vast game that allows users to fan out to different corners of the galaxy, Establish Colonies, and set up bases on remote planets. Users can enjoy various benefits by using a dedicated server from BisectHosting, such as simple server configuration and 24/7 uptime. This ensures that the server always remains online for players with varying schedules.
Beginner's Guide to a BisectHosting Starbound Server
Step 1: Purchase a Starbound Server
1. Open the Starbound Server Selector.
2. Adjust the sliders for the preferred Max Player Slots on the server. When finished, click Next.
3. Choose the nearest location available, and click Select Location.
4. Choose the desired Server Package.
5. Select the desired Billing Cycle.
6. Press the Continue button.
7. Review the order and click Checkout.
| Note | BisectHosting is happy to help with any questions on the server order. Click here for assistance. |
8. Fill in the form and Payment Details, then choose Complete Order.
Step 2: Access the BisectHosting Games Panel
1. Go to the email received after completing the order.
2. Open the provided link to the BisectHosting Games panel next to the Panel URL.
3. Enter the credentials from the email or log in with the Billing panel.
4. View the newly purchased server from the My Servers tab.
Step 3: Server Basics
Learn how to set up the server and connect to it to start playing.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Connect to a Starbound Server | Join the server and start playing. |
| How to Add User Passwords to a Starbound Server | Learn how to set up passwords for each user connecting to the server. |
| How to Adjust the Max Players and Team Size on a Starbound Server | Learn how to set the max player cap and team size for the server. |
Step 4: Server Administration
Explore how to set up admin accounts and moderate the server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Grant Admin Privileges on a Starbound Server | Learn how to create admin accounts for users to log into. |
| How to Setup RCON on a Starbound Server | Learn how to enable sending commands to the server remotely from in-game. |
| How to Kick or Ban Players on a Starbound Server | Kick or ban a player from the server to prevent them from joining. |
| How to Spawn Items on a Starbound Server | Learn how to spawn items through the use of console commands. |
| Starbound Commands Guide | Learn more about the various console commands available to admins. |
| How to Find Server Logs on a Starbound Server | Learn how to find server logs, which are sometimes required for troubleshooting. |
| How to Enable Query on a Starbound Server | Learn how to enable server queries to track server info. |
Step 5: World Management
Learn how to manage game saves and upload custom planets.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Upload a Save to a Starbound Server | Learn how to upload an existing save to a server. |
| How to Reset a Save on a Starbound Server | Reset all progress on the server; note that characters may retain their items. |
| How to Transfer a Planet to a Starbound Server | Learn how to upload a custom/existing planet onto a server. |
| How to Download a Save from a Starbound Server | Learn how to download a save from the server, which is useful for backups and safekeeping. |
Step 6: Starbound Mods
Install various mods that bring endless possibilities to the game.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Install Mods on a Starbound Server | Learn how to download mods and install them on the server. |
| How to Download a Mod Collection to a Starbound Server | Learn how to download a mod collection and install it on the server. |
Helpful Links
BisectHosting Blog: Starbound
BisectHosting Starbound Knowledgebase
Contact BisectHosting Support
