Hosting a Colony Survival server allows players to collaborate in building and managing a thriving colony, enhancing teamwork and creativity. It offers a personalized multiplayer experience where you can control the game settings and community atmosphere. Additionally, a dedicated server ensures smoother gameplay and provides a space for friends or a gaming community to come together and enjoy the game.
Step 1: Purchase a Colony Survival Server
1. Navigate to the Colony Survival Server Plans.
Note: BisectOne is our all-in-one server plan, allowing you to switch your server between our large list of available games!
2. Select Buy Plan or Help Me Decide to configure a custom package.
3. For Custom Packages, adjust the slider for the desired Player Count on the server.
4. Confirm or change the Server Location.
5. Select the preferred Billing Cycle.
6. Enter any obtained Promo Codes and choose Apply.
7. Select any desired Addons, note that the Free Sticker Pack requires BisectBoost.
8. Once finished configuring, choose Buy Plan.
9. Press Checkout after reviewing the order details.
10. Fill in the form and Payment Details, then choose Complete Order.
Note: BisectHosting is happy to help with any questions on the server order. Click here to start a conversation with support.
Step 2: Access the BisectHosting Starbase Panel
1. Go to the email received after completing the order.
2. Next to Panel URL, open the provided link.
3. Enter the credentials from the email or log in with the Billing panel.
4. Under My Servers, select the Colony Survival server.
Step 3: Server Basics
Set up the basics of a Colony Survival server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Join a Colony Survival Server | Join and start playing on the server. |
| How to Change Difficulty on a Colony Survival Server | Modify the difficulty of the game in the server. |
| How to Change the Server Name on a Colony Survival Server | Edit the name of the server on the server browser. |
| How to Create a New World on a Colony Survival Server | Create a fresh start in a new world for the server. |
Step 4: Server Configuration
Edit the server settings of a Colony Survival server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Completely Reset a Colony Survival Server | Revert back the server to its initial stage. |
| How to Disable Auto-Pause on a Colony Survival Server | Keep the game time running even though no players are connected. |
| How to Disable Fall Damage on a Colony Survival Server | Fall from high heights without taking any damage in the server. |
Step 5: Server Administration
Learn how to moderate the server with administrators.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Add Admins on a Colony Survival Server | Provide the server with moderators. |
| How to Blacklist a Colony Survival | Set up a list of players that are not allowed to join the server. |
| How to Whitelist a Colony Survival Server | Only allow specific players to join the server. |
Step 6: Mods
Install mods that bring various possibilities to the game.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Install Mods on a Colony Survival Server | Run all kinds of Workshop mods in the server. |
| How to Install the Colony Commands Mod on a Colony Survival Server | Install a better multiplayer experience for the server. |
Step 7: Advanced Configuration
Explore advanced settings to modify the server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Backup a World on a Colony Survival Server | Save the current world files of the server. |
| How to Change the Beta Version on a Colony Survival Server | Run the server on a different game version. |
| How to Manually Save a World on a Colony Survival Server | Run a manual save on the server. |
| How to Upload a Single-Player World to a Colony Survival Server | Upload a local world to the server. |
Helpful Links
BisectHosting Colony Survival Knowledgebase
Contact BisectHosting Support