Rising World server hosting for builders and explorers
Give your group a voxel world that keeps growing while you are away. The free Rising World server runs the new version of the game, with Java plugins, permission groups and remote control.
- Free dedicated server for Windows and Linux
- Java plugins through the official plugin API
- Permission groups for admins and players
- Players on Windows, macOS and Linux
- PortsThe query port is always the game port minus one; RCON uses 4253 TCP when enabled.
- 4255 TCP+UDP · query 4254 TCP
- ServerThe default branch runs the new version; the legacy Java version stays available on its own branch.
- Free Steam tool (app 339010)
- Config
- server.properties
- Plugins
- Java plugin API
- Permissions
- Groups in JSON files
- Crossplay
- Windows, macOS and Linux
Options
- New version
- Legacy Java version
- Plugins
- Permission groups
- RCON
Game facts from the Rising World website and wiki, the official plugin API and the Steam app data of the server, checked in October 2026.
- DDoS protection
- 20 game server locations
Rising World plans are being prepared
Tell us your player count and the plugins you want, and our team will reply with the options. Or open a ticket and we will let you know when the plans are online.
How much RAM does a Rising World server need?
The Rising World wiki puts small servers at 1–2 GB and busier ones at 4–8 GB. The world grows as players build, so plan the disk too.
Find your size
| Feature |
Small group
Up to 4 players
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Recommended Community
Up to 16 players
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Large
16+ players or many plugins
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|---|---|---|---|
| Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore. | 2 GB | 4–6 GB | 8 GB |
| CPU coresWorld generation and physics keep a few cores busy while players explore. | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Disk spaceThe server files take about 2.6 GB; the world grows with everything players build. | 10 GB | 20 GB | 30 GB+ |
| Typical use | Friends building together | A community with plugins | Public servers with many players |
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Small group
Up to 4 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 2 GB
- CPU coresWorld generation and physics keep a few cores busy while players explore.
- 2
- Disk spaceThe server files take about 2.6 GB; the world grows with everything players build.
- 10 GB
- Typical use
- Friends building together
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Recommended
Community
Up to 16 players
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 4–6 GB
- CPU coresWorld generation and physics keep a few cores busy while players explore.
- 3
- Disk spaceThe server files take about 2.6 GB; the world grows with everything players build.
- 20 GB
- Typical use
- A community with plugins
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Large
16+ players or many plugins
- Memory (RAM)Working memory for the world, the players and every mod. Leave headroom: memory use grows as players explore.
- 8 GB
- CPU coresWorld generation and physics keep a few cores busy while players explore.
- 4
- Disk spaceThe server files take about 2.6 GB; the world grows with everything players build.
- 30 GB+
- Typical use
- Public servers with many players
Starting points from the Rising World wiki: at least 1–2 GB for small servers and 4–8 GB for more players. Large builds and plugins raise the need over time.
Plugins, permissions and versions
Rising World servers grow with Java plugins and a permission system you control.
Java plugins
Plugins use the official plugin API and run on the server, from small helpers to whole game modes.
Permission groups
Each group is a JSON file; assign players with the spg command and set the default group for new players in server.properties.
RCON
Enable remote control on its own TCP port, 4253 by default, to run commands without joining.
New and legacy versions
The server runs the new version by default; the legacy Java version and older builds stay available on their own Steam branches.
Players on every PC
Rising World supports cross-platform play between Windows, macOS and Linux.
Set up your Rising World server
Four steps to a world that keeps growing.
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Pick a size
Use the table above; plan more disk if your group builds big.
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Pick a location
Choose the one closest to your players from our 20 game server locations.
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Set up server.properties
Name the server, describe it, set the ports and the default permission group, then add your plugins.
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Invite your players
Players find the server in the server list, which needs the query port, or connect with the address.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Rising World server free?
Yes. The dedicated server is a free Steam tool (app 339010) that installs with an anonymous SteamCMD login, for Windows and 64-bit Linux.
Which version of Rising World does the server run?
The new version, on the default branch of the server tool. The legacy Java version stays available on the java branch for worlds that still use it; players must run the same version as the server.
Which ports does the server use?
4255 on TCP and UDP for the game. The query port is always the game port minus one, 4254 TCP, and the server needs it to appear in the server list. RCON uses 4253 TCP if you enable it.
How much RAM does the server need?
The Rising World wiki recommends at least 1–2 GB for small servers with few players and 4–8 GB for more players. The world file grows with every build, so leave disk space too.
How do I make someone an admin?
Rising World uses permission groups stored as JSON files. Put a player in the admin group with spg followed by their name or Steam ID and the group name, then reload with reloadpermissions.
Can I add plugins?
Yes. Rising World has an official Java plugin API with public documentation. Plugins run on the server and can add commands, protection areas or whole game modes.
Can Mac and Linux players join?
Yes. Rising World runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and supports cross-platform multiplayer between them.
Is Rising World finished?
The game is still in Early Access on Steam and updates regularly; the server tool was last updated in September 2026. Update the server whenever the game updates.
Can I manage the server remotely?
Yes. Enable RCON on its own TCP port, 4253 by default, and send console commands without joining the game.
Ready to build your world?
Tell us your player count and plugins, and we will help you pick the right Rising World server.