How to Host a Space Engineers Server – Step-by-Step Guide for Engineers
If you want full control over your Space Engineers experience, hosting your own dedicated server is the best way to do it. You can customize world settings, manage mods, keep your universe online 24/7, and build massive creations with friends without performance limitations.
This guide explains how to host your own Space Engineers server and why Citadel Servers is a great partner for your setup.
Step 1: Pick a Reliable Hosting Provider
Space Engineers is a physics-heavy sandbox game with complex simulations, large grids, and extensive mod support, making server performance and stability extremely important.
When choosing a hosting provider, focus on:
Performance: Strong single-core CPU performance and fast SSD or NVMe storage are essential for handling physics calculations and large builds.
Network Quality: Low latency and stable connections help prevent desync and simulation issues.
Ease of Management: A user-friendly control panel simplifies setup, configuration, and mod management.
Support Availability: 24/7 technical support ensures fast help if problems arise.
Citadel Servers delivers all of the above, with infrastructure optimized for simulation-heavy sandbox games like Space Engineers.
Step 2: Order Your Hosting Plan
Once you’ve decided to host with Citadel Servers, getting started is simple:
1. Go to the Space Engineers 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
Once your server is deployed, it’s time to customize your universe:
- Follow our Quick Start Guide
Set your server name, password, and admin access.
Configure world settings such as block limits, inventory size, assembler/refinery speed, and simulation speed.
Install and manage mods easily using the built-in Mod Manager, or upload files manually via FTP/SFTP.
Adjust PvP, PvE, and safe zone settings to match your playstyle.
All configuration options are available through the Citadel Control Panel, designed for both new hosts and experienced server administrators.
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 Space Engineers with Citadel Servers gives you the power, flexibility, and reliability needed to run a stable and creative multiplayer universe.
What Makes Us Stand Out
Instant Setup: Your server is deployed automatically after payment, allowing you to start building within minutes.
High-Performance Hardware: Dedicated CPU resources and ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage ensure smooth simulations and minimal lag.
Global Data Centers: Multiple worldwide locations provide optimal latency for all players.
Full File Access & Mod Freedom: Upload, edit, and customize every aspect of your server without restrictions.
One-Click Mod Manager: Install, update, and manage Steam Workshop mods with ease.
Automated Backups & Easy Restarts: Protect your worlds with regular backups and manage restarts directly from the control panel.
24/7 Expert Support: Our experienced support team is always available to assist with setup, mods, and troubleshooting.
Your universe deserves a powerful and stable foundation. Citadel Servers delivers the performance, control, and reliability needed to engineer, explore, and create without limits in Space Engineers.
Order your Space Engineers Server now
