Pick RAM first
Vanilla friend servers often start on Starter. Modded packs and bigger player counts usually want Pro.
Game servers
Root access, included mitigation, no tick-rate surprises.
Run Minecraft, Valheim, and other game servers on isolated KVM vCPU with always-on DDoS mitigation from Tampa.
Why this platform
Tick-rate workloads need a real VPS, not a game panel SKU.
You get root, public ports, and mitigation that is already on. Mods, custom JARs, and backup scripts are ordinary SSH work, not a support ticket.
DDoS at the edge
L3/L4 mitigation is on for every IP. There is no extra product to enable the night a server goes public.
Vanilla to modded
Starter fits small vanilla worlds and friend servers. Pro is the usual step up for heavier mods and more players.
Full root
Install the jar, the mods, and the watchdog you want. Custom startup scripts are expected, not a paid add-on.
Tampa routes
Southeast US, Caribbean, and Latin American paths from the live Tampa region. Test from the looking glass before you buy.
How it works
A server you can actually operate.
Order the size the world needs, open the ports, and copy the world off the box before you install a pack that might not boot.
Install the stack
Java, SteamCMD, or a dedicated binary. You have root, so the upstream docs apply as written.
Open the game ports
Firewall the host yourself. Public UDP and TCP are allowed; mitigation sits in front of the IP.
Copy the world off first
Take a backup or copy first. Copy world files off the server before a pack update. Keep a copy off-box anyway.
Plan fit
RAM and player count decide the tier.
Start on the size that boots the pack cleanly. Upgrade when the tick rate actually needs it.
LayerOne Starter
Vanilla and friend servers
Small worlds, light mods, and a handful of players.
- 1 vCPU
- 2 GB RAM
- 40 GB SAS SSD
LayerOne Pro
Modded and busier servers
Heavier packs, more players, and worlds that need headroom.
- 4 vCPU
- 8 GB RAM
- 160 GB SAS SSD
LayerOne Enterprise
Large communities
Busy networks, proxies, and worlds that should not share a Pro box.
- 8 vCPU
- 32 GB RAM
- 500 GB SAS SSD
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on billing, the platform, and what is included on every plan.
Which plan fits a Minecraft server?
Small vanilla servers often start on LayerOne Starter. Modded or larger player counts usually need LayerOne Pro or higher.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes. L3/L4 DDoS mitigation is always on for every VPS at no extra cost.
Can I upload custom server files?
Yes. Full root access lets you install mods, plugins, and custom startup scripts.
Ready to deploy a VPS?
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