PingPerfect VPS
Automobilista Server Hosting on a VPS
We don't offer Automobilista as a managed game server, so there are no ready-made Automobilista plans or one-click install. You can still run your own Automobilista server on a PingPerfect VPS: the whole virtual server is yours, you install the Automobilista server software and you set it up the way you want.
- Windows or Linux
- Full admin access
- DDoS mitigation included
- Dallas, New York or France
Self-managed VPS. We support the hardware and the network. We don't provide operating system support or game-specific support. See exactly what support covers.
What you get with a PingPerfect VPS
Windows or Linux
Pick the operating system the Automobilista dedicated server runs on, from a list of easy installs or install your own. See operating systems.
Full admin access
Administrator on Windows, root on Linux. Install the server, mods, tools and bots you need.
Dallas, New York or France
Three locations: two in the US and one in Europe. Choose the one closest to most of your players.
Your own resources
Every plan lists its vCPU cores, RAM, disk space and monthly bandwidth, so you know what your server has to work with.
DDoS mitigation
Included on every VPS.
24/7 support
Our team is available around the clock for hardware and network issues, with a typical response under 10 minutes. See what support covers.
Easy installs, or bring your own
When you order, you can pick an operating system from the list below and it is installed on your VPS automatically. Or choose self install and put on whatever operating system you like.
Windows
For game servers that only run on Windows. Connect with Remote Desktop.
Ubuntu and Debian
Popular, widely documented Linux choices that many dedicated server guides assume.
AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux and CentOS
Red Hat-style Linux distributions, if that is the family you prefer or your software expects.
Fedora and other Linux
Fedora is available too, along with an Other option for more Linux choices.
Self install
Prefer something that isn't listed? Choose self install and set up the operating system you want yourself.
Whichever you choose, including the automatic installs, operating system support is not part of VPS support (see what support covers). Check which operating system the Automobilista dedicated server supports before you order.
VPS hardware
PingPerfect VPS run on their own hardware platform. It is not the same hardware as our regular shared hardware game server hosting, which is what our managed game servers run on.
Separate hardware
VPS and managed game servers run on different hardware, so a VPS won't perform the same as a managed game server plan.
One hardware type
Every VPS plan uses the same hardware. Plans differ in the resources they include, not in a hardware tier.
Resources listed per plan
Each plan on the VPS page lists its vCPU cores, RAM, disk space and monthly bandwidth.
We maintain it
We run and maintain the physical hardware and the platform your VPS runs on.
Because the hardware is different, size your VPS from the Automobilista developer's recommendations and the plan resources, not by trying to match a managed game server plan.
VPS network
Your VPS connects to the same PingPerfect network as our shared hardware game server hosting.
Same network
The network our managed game servers use is the network your VPS uses.
Same DDoS protection
The same level of DDoS mitigation as our managed game servers, included on every VPS with nothing extra to buy.
Low-latency network
A network built for real-time games, so your players get low latency to the location you pick.
Dallas, New York or France
VPS are available in three locations. Managed game servers have 20, so check the VPS locations suit your players.
DDoS mitigation works at the network level. Keeping the operating system, the firewall and your Automobilista server software up to date, and opening only the ports you need, is up to you.
What VPS support covers
A VPS is self-managed. Our team supports the VPS service itself, which means the hardware and the network. Everything you install and run inside the VPS is yours to look after.
We support
- Hardware: the physical servers and platform your VPS runs on.
- Network: connectivity to your VPS, our network and DDoS mitigation.
- Available 24/7, with a typical response under 10 minutes.
You manage (not covered by support)
- Operating system: installing, configuring, securing, updating and troubleshooting Windows or Linux.
- Game-specific help: installing and configuring the Automobilista server, mods and plugins, crashes and performance tuning.
- Software you add: control panels, Docker, databases, bots and scripts.
Not sure which side a problem is on? If your VPS can't be reached at all, including from other connections, that points to hardware or network, so contact support. If you can log in but Automobilista misbehaves, it's on the operating system or game side. The developer's documentation and the game's community are the best places to look.
How to run a Automobilista server on a VPS
- Check what the server needs. Read the developer's dedicated server guide for Automobilista: which operating system it runs on, and how much RAM and CPU they recommend for your player count.
- Order a VPS with that operating system, in the location closest to your players.
- Connect to it with Remote Desktop (Windows) or SSH (Linux), using the login details we send you.
- Install the Automobilista server by following the developer's guide, and open the ports it uses in the VPS firewall.
- Share the address. Give your players the VPS's IP address and the server's port so they can join.
Run your server your way: no panel required
A VPS doesn't come with a game server control panel, and you don't need one. You choose how to run your Automobilista server.
No panel: batch files and scripts
Start, stop, restart and update the server with batch or PowerShell files and Task Scheduler on Windows, or shell scripts, systemd services, screen or tmux on Linux. Simple, light and nothing extra to install.
Docker
Run the server in a container to keep each game or instance isolated and easy to redeploy.
Pterodactyl or Pelican
Free, open-source web panels for managing game servers, which you install and maintain yourself.
TCAdmin
A commercial game server control panel. You buy the licence from its vendor and install and manage it yourself.
Scripts, Docker and panels are all set up and managed by you, and fall outside VPS support (see what support covers). Panels differ in which operating systems they support, so check the panel's own requirements before you choose Windows or Linux. Prefer a ready-made panel with no setup? The games we host for you come with our Gamepanel.
Tips for a smooth setup
Size it to your player count
Use the developer's recommended RAM and CPU as your starting point, then compare it with the plan resources listed on the VPS page.
Check the ports before you open them
The developer's guide lists which TCP and UDP ports the server uses; open only those in the firewall.
Use the official install route
Many dedicated servers install through a developer-provided tool such as SteamCMD, which also makes updates easier.
Keep your own backups
Copy your config, mods and save or world files somewhere safe before you change or update the server.
Managed game server or VPS?
| Feature | Managed game server | VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Available for Automobilista | No | Yes, you install it |
| Setup | Done for you, managed in our Gamepanel | You install and update the server yourself |
| Hardware | Shared hardware game server hosting | Separate VPS hardware |
| Network and DDoS protection | PingPerfect network, DDoS protection, low latency | Same network, same level of DDoS protection |
| Control panel | Our Gamepanel | None included: scripts, Docker or a panel of your choice |
| Locations | 20 worldwide | Dallas, New York, France |
| Free trial | 48 hours on game servers | No |
| Best for | The 250+ games we host | Games we don't host, and anything else you want to run |
Automobilista server hosting FAQ
Do you host Automobilista servers?
Not as a managed game server. You can rent a PingPerfect VPS and install the Automobilista server on it yourself.
Is a VPS managed for me?
No. A VPS is self-managed: you install, configure and update the Automobilista server yourself. If you would rather have everything done for you, see the games we host as managed servers.
Where are your VPS servers?
Dallas and New York in the US, and France in Europe. Our managed game servers are available in 20 locations.
Is there a free trial on a VPS?
No. Free 48-hour trials are only available on our managed game servers.
Which operating systems can I install on a VPS?
You can pick an operating system at order time and it is installed automatically: Windows, Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Fedora, or other Linux options. You can also self install any operating system you like. Operating system support is not included, so check what the game server needs first.
Windows or Linux?
Whichever the Automobilista dedicated server supports. Some game servers only run on Windows; check the developer's server guide before you order.
Can I install mods on my Automobilista server?
Yes. You have full administrator or root access, so you can install any mods, plugins or tools that Automobilista supports.
Will you help me install or fix my game server?
Our VPS support covers the hardware and the network. We don't provide operating system support or game-specific support, so installing, configuring and troubleshooting the Automobilista server is down to you. The developer's documentation and the game's community are the best places for help. See what support covers.
Is a VPS the same hardware as your game servers?
No. A VPS runs on its own hardware, separate from the shared hardware our managed game servers use, so performance is not the same as a managed game server plan.
Do VPS get the same network and DDoS protection as your game servers?
Yes. A VPS is on the same PingPerfect network as our shared hardware game server hosting, with the same level of DDoS protection and the same low-latency network. The difference is location: VPS are in Dallas, New York and France.
Can I use a control panel like Pterodactyl, Pelican or TCAdmin?
Yes, or none at all: batch files, scripts and Docker work too. You install and manage whichever you choose, and panels are not covered by VPS support. Panels differ in the operating systems they support, so check before you order.
How do I pay?
By card, Apple Pay or Google Pay (through Stripe), PayPal, or Skrill (wallet or bank transfer).
Ready to run your own Automobilista server?
Pick Windows or Linux, choose Dallas, New York or France, and you can start installing as soon as your VPS is ready.