How do I start an Unturned server at MC-Node?

Unturned is a free zombie survival game, which makes it a popular choice for anyone renting their first game server. At MC-Node your Unturned server runs on NVMe storage with DDoS protection and is online within 1 minute. In this article you'll learn how to order, which plan to choose, how to start the server for the first time and how to connect.

Step 1: order your server

1. Go to mc-node.net/store/unturned.
2. Choose a plan. Unturned servers start at €3.00 per month and can be cancelled monthly.
3. Choose a server location: the Netherlands, Germany, Poland or North America. Pick the location closest to you and your players for the lowest ping.
4. Complete the order. Your server is created automatically and is online within 1 minute.

Which plan do I need?

Plans range from 2 GB to 20 GB of RAM. Unturned is a light game in terms of resources, so you don't need a heavy plan to get started:

• 2-4 GB RAM: fine for a small server with friends and the standard game without mods.
• More RAM: choose a bigger plan if you want to run many Workshop mods or are planning a larger community or RP server. Mods and more players require more memory.

Not sure? Start small: you can always adjust your plan later and you're not tied into anything long-term.

Step 2: start the server via the panel

1. Log in to the game panel at panel.mc-node.net. You'll receive your login credentials by email after ordering.
2. Click your Unturned server in the overview.
3. Click the Start button. You'll see the server booting in the Console.
4. Wait until the console indicates the server is ready. On first start the server data is created; that can take a bit longer than usual.

Step 3: connect to your server

1. Note your server's IP address and port. You'll find them in the panel on your server's page.
2. Launch Unturned on your PC and click Play.
3. Choose Connect and enter your server's IP address and port.
4. Click Connect to join. Share the IP address and port with your friends so they can play along.

Trouble connecting?

• Check in the panel that the server status is Running.
• Check that you've entered the correct IP address and port.
• Look in the panel's Console for any error messages.

Still stuck? Contact our support team: we're happy to help you get started with your first Unturned server.