Necesse is one of the cheapest games in the catalog to host properly, and the reason is worth stating up front: 2 GB of memory is the floor, 4 GB is generous, and world files are measured in megabytes rather than gigabytes. If you have been quoted a build with 8 GB and 150 GB of storage for a Necesse server, you were sold a Rust server with a different label on it. This guide covers sizing it honestly, deploying it, and the handful of settings that actually matter.
Why Run a Dedicated Necesse Server
Necesse can be hosted from inside the game, which works fine until the host logs off and takes the world with them. A dedicated server keeps the settlement, the NPCs and everyone’s progress running on its own, so players can drop in whenever they like rather than waiting for one particular person to be online.
Tip: Settlers keep working and the world keeps ticking between play sessions
Tip: One fixed address, no host to coordinate around
Tip: Backups happen on a schedule instead of depending on someone remembering to copy a save folder
Sizing a Necesse Server
Necesse is a 2D game designed around a small group, and it is single-thread bound on settlement logic and NPC pathing. Adding cores past two does very little, and adding memory past four does almost nothing. This is a game where the correct build is small.
| Players | Memory | Cores | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 | 2 GB | 2 | 10 GB |
| Up to 10 | 3 GB | 2 | 10 GB |
| Up to 20 | 4 GB | 2 | 20 GB |
The storage numbers are not typos. A Necesse world is small, and the space is there for backups and a few saves rather than for the game itself.
Tip: The server runs on the Java runtime, so the memory you buy is the heap it gets. There is no separate overhead to budget for
Tip: If the server feels sluggish with a big settlement, that is single-thread work. More cores will not fix it; a smaller settlement or fewer active NPCs will
Note: Every build runs on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPUs, which is about the best single-thread performance available. That matters more for this game than the core count does
Build it on the order page, or see the Necesse hosting page for what is included.
Deploying on LoafHub
After checkout the server deploys in about 60 seconds, with no setup fees.
- Configure your build, pick a region, and complete checkout
- Log in to the LoafHub panel at hub.loafhosts.com
- Open your new Necesse server
- Wait for the deploy to finish and the server to report ready
- Open the Console tab
- Press Start
The console prints a list of commands once the server is up. That line is the signal that it finished booting rather than that it is still working.
The Settings That Matter
Necesse has few settings, and the three you will actually touch live in the panel’s startup settings rather than in a config file.
| Setting | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Save name | Save1 | The world the server loads. Maximum 20 characters |
| Player slots | 10 | How many can connect at once |
| Server password | empty | Leave blank for an open server |
The panel writes the slot count and password into the server config on every boot, so editing those two in the file itself does not stick. Change them in the startup settings.
The save name is different: it is passed to the server on the command line, which is what makes switching worlds easy. Change the save name to a world that does not exist yet and the server generates a fresh one on the next start. Change it back and your old world is still there, untouched.
Tip: Switching worlds is a save-name change and a restart. Nothing is deleted, so you can run several worlds on one server and swap between them
Warning: Save names are capped at 20 characters. A longer one is rejected before the server starts
Note: Auto-update is turned off by default on Necesse, unlike most games here. If you want the server to pick up new releases on restart, switch it on in the startup settings
Connecting
- Copy the server address and port from the panel
- In Necesse, choose Multiplayer, then Join Server
- Enter the address and port
- Enter the password if you set one
- Join
Tip: Give players the port explicitly. Necesse does not assume a standard one, and a missing port is the most common reason a connection fails
Keeping It Healthy
Necesse servers are undemanding. A scheduled restart and scheduled backups cover almost everything.
Tip: Schedule a daily restart during a quiet hour
Tip: Take a backup before a game update, especially with auto-update off and a manual update planned
Tip: Watch the console after an update. A world that will not load shows up there immediately
Note: Game servers come with a 3-day money-back guarantee. Dedicated servers are non-refundable
Frequently Asked Questions
How much RAM does a Necesse server need?
2 GB is the floor and runs a small group comfortably. 3 GB covers around ten players and 4 GB is generous for twenty. Necesse is a 2D game with small worlds, so memory is rarely the constraint.
How many players can a Necesse server hold?
The slot count is yours to set and the server accepts high values, but the game is built around a handful of players. Twenty is a sensible practical ceiling and ten is the shipped default.
Does a Necesse server need a lot of cores?
No. The server is single-thread bound on settlement and NPC pathing, so two cores is the right answer at every size. Single-thread speed matters, core count does not.
How do I change the world my server loads?
Change the save name in the panel’s startup settings and restart. A name that does not exist yet generates a new world; an existing name loads that world. Nothing is deleted when you switch, so you can keep several and swap between them.
Why does my server password keep reverting?
Because the password and slot count are written into the server config from the startup settings on every boot. Change them in the startup settings rather than in the config file.
How much does Necesse server hosting cost?
You build the server on the configurator and the price is quoted live before you pay. Necesse is one of the least demanding games we host, so a correct build is a small one.
Does Necesse hosting include DDoS protection?
Yes. Terabit DDoS Protection is included on every build at no extra cost, with no tier to choose.
Can I move an existing Necesse world to the server?
Yes. Stop the server, upload your save folder over SFTP, set the save name in the startup settings to match the folder, and start the server again.