How to Host a Stormworks: Build and Rescue Server – Step-by-Step Guide for Engineers
If you’re ready to take full control of your Stormworks: Build and Rescue experience, hosting your own server is the perfect way to do it. You can design vehicles, run rescue missions, manage scenarios, and play cooperatively or competitively with friends exactly the way you want.
This guide explains how to host your own Stormworks server and why Citadel Servers is a great partner for your setup.
Step 1: Pick a Reliable Hosting Provider
Stormworks relies heavily on CPU performance due to complex physics calculations, vehicle simulations, weather systems, and scripting logic. A stable and powerful server is essential for smooth multiplayer gameplay.
When selecting your host, focus on:
Performance: Strong CPU performance and fast SSD or NVMe storage ensure smooth physics simulations and vehicle handling.
Network Quality: Low latency and stable connections are crucial for synchronizing vehicles and rescue operations.
Ease of Management: A user-friendly control panel allows easy configuration without manual setup.
Support Availability: 24/7 technical support helps resolve issues related to mods, physics load, or server stability.
Citadel Servers provides all of the above, offering hardware optimized for simulation-heavy games like Stormworks.
Step 2: Order Your Hosting Plan
Once you’ve decided to host with Citadel Servers, getting started is simple:
1. Go to the Stormworks: Build and Rescue 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, it’s time to customize your Stormworks server:
Follow the Quick Start Guide in the control panel.
Set your server name, password, and admin permissions.
Configure game settings such as mission types, difficulty, and weather behavior.
Upload custom vehicles, scripts, or scenarios via FTP/SFTP.
Install mods or workshop content as needed for your server setup.
All configuration is handled through the Citadel Control Panel, making it accessible for both casual players and advanced creators.
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
When you host Stormworks: Build and Rescue with Citadel Servers, you get the performance, stability, and flexibility required to run complex simulations and large multiplayer sessions. Our hosting is built for creators who demand control and reliability.
What Makes Us Stand Out
Instant Setup: Your server is deployed automatically after payment, letting you start building and rescuing within minutes.
High-Performance Hardware: Dedicated CPU resources and ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage for smooth physics and simulation performance.
Global Data Centers: Multiple worldwide locations to ensure low latency for all players.
Full Access & Mod Freedom: Complete file access allows full control over vehicles, scripts, and server configurations.
Easy Server Management: Start, stop, restart, and configure your server through a powerful yet simple control panel.
Automated Backups & Easy Restores: Protect your progress with automated backups and quick recovery options.
24/7 Expert Support: Our technical team is always available to help troubleshoot and keep your server running smoothly.
Your Stormworks world deserves a powerful, reliable foundation and that’s exactly what Citadel Servers provides: performance, control, and stability built for serious engineers.
Order your Stormworks: Build and Rescue Server now
