How to Host a RimWorld Together Server – Step-by-Step Guide for Colonists
If you want to experience RimWorld in multiplayer, hosting your own RimWorld Together server gives you full control over your colony, mods, and player access. Whether you’re surviving harsh biomes with friends or building a massive shared settlement, running your own server ensures a smooth and customizable multiplayer experience.
This guide explains how to host your own RimWorld Together server and why Citadel Servers is a great choice for your setup.
Step 1: Pick a Reliable Hosting Provider
RimWorld Together relies heavily on mod compatibility and stable connections, making a reliable host essential for smooth gameplay.
When choosing a hosting provider, consider:
Performance: Fast CPUs and SSD or NVMe storage help keep simulations and save synchronization running smoothly.
Network Quality: Stable, low-latency connections prevent desyncs and disconnects.
Ease of Management: A user-friendly control panel for managing configs, mods, and restarts.
Support Availability: 24/7 technical support in case of mod conflicts or server setup issues.
Citadel Servers provides all of this, offering dependable performance and simple management for co-op and mod-heavy games.
Step 2: Order Your Hosting Plan
Once you’ve decided to host with Citadel Servers, getting started is simple:
1. Go to the Rimworld Together hosting page.
2. Choose how many player slots you want.
3. Pick your server location closest to your player base for the best ping.
4. Select any extras, like process priority, premium support, etc.
5. Proceed to checkout, once payment is confirmed, your server deploys automatically.
You’ll receive an email with your control panel login details and connection info within minutes.
Step 3: Configure Your Server
After deployment, you can begin customizing your multiplayer colony:
- Follow our Quick Start Guide
Set your server name, password, and access rules.
Upload and configure the RimWorld Together server files if required.
Install and manage mods, ensuring all players use the same mod list and load order.
Upload save files or start a fresh multiplayer colony.
Adjust server settings and permissions via configuration files or the panel.
Citadel’s control panel and FTP/SFTP access make managing saves and mods straightforward, even for mod-heavy RimWorld setups.
Step 4: Launch and Play
When your settings are ready, start your server from the panel and invite your friends.
Players can connect via the in-game server browser or by entering the server’s IP and port.
You can monitor activity, manage users, and restart your world at any time, all through the same web interface.
Why Host with Citadel Servers
Hosting your RimWorld Together server with Citadel Servers gives you the reliability and control needed for long-running, modded multiplayer colonies.
What Makes Us Stand Out
Instant Setup: Your server is deployed automatically after payment, so you can start configuring right away.
High-Performance Hardware: Dedicated CPU resources and fast NVMe SSD storage ensure smooth simulation and save syncing.
Global Data Centers: Multiple worldwide locations provide low-latency connections for all players.
Full Access & Mod Freedom: Complete FTP access lets you upload mods, saves, and configs without restrictions.
Automated Backups & Easy Restarts: Protect your colony progress with regular backups and simple server restarts.
24/7 Expert Support: Our experienced support team is available anytime to help resolve issues and keep your server running smoothly.
Your RimWorld story deserves a stable foundation and Citadel Servers delivers performance, flexibility, and reliability built for cooperative survival.
Order your Rimworld Together Server now
