Insurgency: Sandstorm
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Insurgency: Sandstorm
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Customize Your
Perfect Setup
Configure your ideal Insurgency: Sandstorm server in minutes. Select player count, location, and extras - then launch instantly.
Player Count
Select how many players you plan on playing with. All plans come with unlimited player slots.
Power Your Server
Configure your RAM, adjusting for more players if needed
Choose Your Location
Select the best datacenter for your players
Utah, West US
Low latency for West Coast
Texas, Central US
Optimal for central America
New York, East US
Optimal for East Coast
Miami, Florida
Ideal for South America coverage
Canada
Northern America coverage
London
UK & Ireland access
Germany
Central Europe hub
France
Western Europe coverage
Finland
Nordic region access
Mumbai, India
Low latency across India and South Asia
Singapore
Central APAC
Sydney, Australia
Low latency for the outback
More Locations
Coming Soon
Enhance Your Server
Add extra features and performance boosts
CPU Boost
Extra power
Backups
Extra protection
All addons are optional and can be added later
What is Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Running your own Insurgency: Sandstorm dedicated server gives you complete control. Host a private 8-slot Checkpoint co-op, a 16-slot Push / Firefight PvP lobby, or a full 32-slot community server loaded with Mod.io content. Our infrastructure is tuned for Sandstorm with high-clock CPUs, NVMe storage, and enterprise-grade DDoS protection so your engagements stay smooth from insert to extraction.
INSTANT SETUP
Get your Insurgency: Sandstorm server online in minutes with our streamlined deployment process. No technical expertise required - choose your plan and we'll automatically configure your server. Your squad can deploy immediately.
Our automated system handles everything from SteamCMD provisioning to port configuration, Mod.io authentication, and network hooks. Whether you're running an 8-slot private Checkpoint co-op or a full 32-slot community server, your Sandstorm server will be ready in under 10 minutes.
AUTOMATIC BACKUPS
Protect your Sandstorm server setup with our automatic backup system. Your server config, mod list, admin lists, mapcycle, mutator setup, and match history are regularly backed up so a bad update or misconfigured mod never costs you your setup.
Restoring a backup is just a click away. Select the snapshot you want from the control panel and roll back instantly - perfect for recovering after a broken Mod.io update.
DDOS PROTECTION
Keep your Insurgency: Sandstorm server safe from attacks and unauthorized access. We've built enterprise-grade security into every plan so your Push matches and Checkpoint co-op runs stay online, even when griefers or bad actors try to bring the server down mid-round.
Our infrastructure includes advanced DDoS protection on all plans, capable of absorbing high-volume attacks without affecting tickrate or hit registration. Your squad stays focused on the objective, not the connection.
FULL FILE ACCESS & MOD.IO SUPPORT
Take complete control of your Sandstorm server with full SFTP access and a powerful in-browser control panel. Enable Mod.io mod subscriptions via Mods.txt, edit Game.ini and Engine.ini, tune your mapcycle, drop in custom missions, and even use the MaxPlayersOverride trick in Engine.ini to push your Co-op lobbies past the vanilla 8-player cap.
Whether you're running vanilla Push, hardcore Checkpoint, a modded community Firefight lobby, or a custom-mission co-op server, our 24/7 support team can help with Mod.io setup, MaxPlayersOverride, and performance tuning.
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Best Insurgency: Sandstorm server hosting
Sandstorm rewards a server that behaves the same on the twentieth round as it did on the first. An Insurgency: Sandstorm dedicated server keeps your Push rotation and Checkpoint co-op standing between sessions, so your unit deploys on its own schedule. Wabbanode provides Insurgency: Sandstorm server hosting with Mod.io wired in from the start.
What your Insurgency: Sandstorm server needs
Bot simulation in Checkpoint and Outpost is what actually loads the server, so clock speed counts for more than memory once the AI count climbs. Plan for around 4GB for an 8-slot Checkpoint co-op, 8GB for a 16-slot PvP lobby, and 12GB for a 32-slot modded community server. NVMe keeps Mod.io content and custom missions loading quickly.
Push, Checkpoint and Mod.io
PvP covers Push, Firefight, Skirmish, Domination and Frontline. Co-op covers Checkpoint, Outpost, Survival and Hardcore Checkpoint. Mod.io brings custom weapons, missions and rulesets, and full file access handles the rest of the tuning.
Why Wabbanode
Ryzen 9 CPUs absorb heavy AI waves and NVMe keeps mod loading short. Enterprise DDoS filtering protects a public lobby, and backups run nightly without being asked.
What's Included
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Setup anywhere at no extra cost
We're actively expanding our server locations so you can play with anyone around the globe with low ping
Server Locations
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Utah, West US
Low latency for West Coast
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our game server hosting. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact our support team.
How do I set up my Insurgency: Sandstorm server?
Setting up your Insurgency: Sandstorm dedicated server is quick and easy. After selecting your plan, our automated system provisions the Sandstorm dedicated server via SteamCMD in minutes. Share the connection details with your squad and jump straight into Push or Checkpoint - no manual SteamCMD, no manual port forwarding.
Which Insurgency: Sandstorm hosting plan should I choose?
We offer three Sandstorm hosting plans built around the game's real mode caps. Our 4 GB plan supports up to 8 slots - perfect for vanilla Checkpoint / Outpost / Survival co-op or a small private squad. Our 8 GB plan (recommended) supports up to 16 slots and is the sweet spot for PvP Push and Firefight lobbies, with headroom for Mod.io content. Our 12 GB plan supports the full 32-slot PvP cap with plenty of room for heavy modded community setups. Every plan includes DDoS protection, automatic backups, and 24/7 support.
How much RAM does an Insurgency: Sandstorm server need?
Sandstorm's dedicated server scales with player count. We recommend 4 GB for an 8-slot Checkpoint co-op server, 8 GB for a 16-slot PvP lobby (our recommended pick), and 12 GB for a full 32-slot PvP or heavy modded server. If you plan to run a lot of custom missions or large Mod.io content, choose a plan with extra RAM headroom.
Can I run Push, Firefight, Skirmish, Domination, and Checkpoint on my server?
Absolutely. Our Sandstorm hosting supports every game mode - Push, Firefight, Skirmish, Domination, and Frontline for PvP, plus Checkpoint, Outpost (wave defence), Survival, Hardcore Checkpoint, and Frontline PvE for Co-op. Set your default mode and mapcycle via Game.ini or the in-panel config editor.
Can I run more than 8 players in Co-op?
Yes - although vanilla Co-op is hardcoded to 8 players, you can add the MaxPlayersOverride setting to your Engine.ini to allow more human players (up to 12+). Note that the server browser still displays 8 max due to the hardcoded lobby constant, but your extra slots will still work in-game. Our support team can help you set this up during first deployment.
Can I install mods from Mod.io?
Yes - our Sandstorm hosting has full first-class support for Mod.io. Subscribe to any mod (custom missions, weapons, factions, rulesets, hardcore mods, etc.) by adding its Mod.io ID to your Mods.txt file - our system handles the download and load automatically. Full SFTP access and the in-browser control panel let you manage load order without restrictions.
Can I run custom missions and community maps?
Absolutely. Sandstorm has a thriving custom-mission community on Mod.io. Add any custom mission's Mod.io ID to your mapcycle and Mods.txt, restart the server, and your squad can jump straight in. Custom rulesets like hardcore mods are fully supported.
Can I upgrade my Insurgency: Sandstorm plan later?
Absolutely. You can upgrade or downgrade your Sandstorm server plan at any time with zero downtime. Upgrades take effect immediately and any billing differences are prorated so you only pay for what you use.
Do you offer DDoS protection?
Yes - every Insurgency: Sandstorm server includes enterprise-grade DDoS protection at no extra cost. Our network filters malicious traffic automatically so your Push matches and Checkpoint runs stay online without a tickrate drop.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee on all Sandstorm hosting plans. If you're not completely satisfied with your server, request a full refund within the first week - no questions asked.
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