Don't Starve Together Server Hosting with Forest + Caves
Run an always-online Don't Starve Together dedicated server in Frankfurt with NVMe SSD and multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS. Full Forest + Caves cluster, mods and instant setup — no host needed.
A dedicated Don't Starve Together server keeps your world online 24/7 so friends can survive together any time — no waiting for the host. DST runs as a cluster of shards (Forest and, optionally, Caves), each a light process, so a full world fits a modest plan.
Every plan is hosted in Frankfurt behind our multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS network on high-clock CPUs with NVMe SSD storage, managed from an easy control panel — online in minutes with 24/7 in-house support.
Everything your Don't Starve Together server needs
A dedicated DST server runs both shards — Forest and Caves — as one always-online cluster, so your world persists for the whole group.
Always online
Your Don't Starve Together world runs 24/7 — friends can jump in any time without waiting for a host to be online.
Mods & caves
Enable the Caves shard and Workshop mods from the panel — the whole cluster runs as one.
NVMe storage
Fast NVMe SSD means quick world loads and smooth saves as your map and progress grow.
Anti-DDoS included
Every server is filtered through our multi-Tbps Frankfurt network — no boots, no downtime.
Easy panel
Manage configs, files, backups and restarts from a clean web panel — no Linux knowledge needed.
Automatic backups
Scheduled backups so a crash or a griefer never costs you your progress.
Built for Don't Starve Together players, not just servers
Hardware, network and protection tuned for game hosting — hosted in one of Europe's best-connected data centres.
Multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS
Every server is filtered through our own 5 Tbps+ Frankfurt network and custom XDP layer — attacks are absorbed before they reach you. Learn more →
Instant setup
Your Don't Starve Together server is deployed automatically right after checkout — online in minutes, not hours.
Low EU latency
Frankfurt is the heart of European networking. Players across the EU get a stable, low ping for smooth gameplay.
Easy control panel
Start, stop, restart, edit configs, install mods/plugins and manage files from a clean web panel — no Linux knowledge needed.
High-clock CPUs + NVMe
Game servers love fast single-core performance. Our nodes run high-clock CPUs with NVMe SSDs for quick world loads.
24/7 in-house support
Real people who host games for a living — not a generic call centre. We help you get set up and stay online.
How to make a Don't Starve Together server
From zero to online in four steps — no technical experience required.
Pick a plan
Budget for both shards if you want Caves — each runs as its own process.
Set it up
Set your world, cluster token and password, and enable Caves if you want them.
Instant deploy
Your DST cluster and panel access are ready within minutes of checkout.
Survive together
Share your IP and password, and keep the world alive 24/7 — protected and always online.
How much server do you need?
Not sure which plan fits? Here's a quick guide for a Don't Starve Together server — and you can always upgrade RAM and slots instantly as you grow.
Forest
2 GB RAM · up to 6
Overworld only, for a small group.
Forest + Caves
4 GB RAM · up to 8
The full cluster, both shards online.
Modded
6 GB RAM · up to 8
Heavy mod lists and bigger groups.
Co-op Don't Starve Together
Survive the constant with your friends, any time.
Don't Starve Together is a top DDoS target — you're covered
Game servers are the #1 target for DDoS attacks. Every ESAGAMES Don't Starve Together server sits behind our multi-Tbps filtering and custom in-house XDP mitigation, engineered to absorb modern botnets like AISURU and keep you online during raids, rivalries and events.
Don't Starve Together hosting questions, answered
Why use a dedicated DST server?
So your world is always online — friends can play any time without the host being on, and both shards persist between sessions.
Do you support the Caves shard?
Yes — enable Caves from the panel to run the full Forest + Caves cluster. Remember to size RAM for both shards.
What port does it use?
UDP 10999 by default, with additional shard ports for the cluster — all handled for you on managed hosting.
Can I use Workshop mods?
Yes — add Workshop mods from the panel; clients subscribed to the same mods join normally.
Is it DDoS protected?
Always — every server is filtered through our multi-Tbps Frankfurt network.
How fast is setup?
Automatic — your server is ready within minutes of checkout.
Don't Starve Together guides, tuning and troubleshooting
Everything you need to set up, tune and fix a Don't Starve Together server — from our guides, blog and knowledge base.
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Helpful Don't Starve Together guides
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