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Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Hosting

Tactical FPS · PvP · Co-op

  • Co-op for your squad, or full 14v14 versus
  • mod.io mods, mutators and the ISMC mod
  • Map cycles, night maps, voting and the competitive ruleset
  • DDoS mitigation and nightly offsite backups included

From $8.17/month for 8 players · 48-hour free trial

⚡ Automatic Setup🛡️ DDoS Protected✅ 48h Money-Back💬 24/7 Support
⚡Automatic Setup
🖥️Ryzen & EPYC Hardware
💬24/7 Support
🌍20 Locations
🔄Game Switching
💾Backup System
🛡️DDoS mitigation
🌐Free Webhosting
✅Money-Back
🎛️Easy Gamepanel
Pricing

Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Rental: Plans and Prices

Renting an Insurgency: Sandstorm server costs from $8.17 a month. We've hosted Insurgency: Sandstorm servers since the game came out. All plans include DDoS mitigation, nightly backups, free web hosting, and 24/7 expert support. No hidden extras.

Choose your hardware

Ryzen & EPYC CPUs at 4.5 GHz. Right for most Sandstorm servers.

8 Slots
Best for co-op with your squad
$8.17 / monthPrice per playerSplit between 8 players, that's $1.03 each a month.
  • Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
  • 9 GB RAM
  • ~100 GB NVMe SSD
  • DDoS mitigation
  • Nightly Backups
  • Free Web Hosting
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16 Slots
Best for 8v8 versus and bigger co-op
$18.11 / monthPrice per playerSplit between 16 players, that's $1.14 each a month.
  • Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
  • 9 GB RAM
  • ~100 GB NVMe Pro SSD (5x faster)Our faster NVMe drives. The world loads quicker and saves are less likely to cause a stutter.
  • Above Normal CPU priorityYour game server is put ahead of routine background tasks, so the world responds faster and stays steadier during big builds and fights.
  • DDoS mitigation
  • Nightly Backups
  • Free Web Hosting
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32 Slots
Best for full 14v14 versus
$42.81 / monthPrice per playerSplit between 32 players, that's $1.34 each a month.
  • Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
  • 9 GB RAM
  • ~100 GB NVMe Pro SSD (5x faster)Our faster NVMe drives. The world loads quicker and saves are less likely to cause a stutter.
  • Above Normal CPU priorityYour game server is put ahead of routine background tasks, so the world responds faster and stays steadier during big builds and fights.
  • DDoS mitigation
  • Nightly Backups
  • Free Web Hosting
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Custom Build

Dial in exactly what you need.

  • Your choice of player slots
  • Normal or Extreme hardware
  • Your choice of RAM
  • NVMe or NVMe Pro SSD
  • CPU priority up to Realtime
  • DDoS mitigation
  • Nightly Backups
  • Free Web Hosting
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48-hour money-back guarantee on all plans.

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48-Hour Free Trial

Full access. No restrictions. Try the complete service. If it isn't right for you, no charge and no questions asked.

1Click "Start Free Trial" and configure your server. You'll see the ongoing price before committing to anything.
2Want to keep it? Open a support ticket before the 48 hours expire and we'll preserve all your data and settings.
3One free trial per account, not one free trial per game. A repeat trial order will be charged at the standard rate.
Platform Features

Everything You Need to Run Your Insurgency: Sandstorm Server

mod.io Mods, Mutators and ISMC

Load mods from mod.io, switch on mutators to change how a match plays, or run the popular ISMC overhaul mod. Our guides cover the setup, including the process since update 1.20.

  • mod.io mods
  • Mutators, basic and advanced
  • ISMC setup guide
Mods & Mutators screenshot

Your Map Cycle, Your Rules

Pick the scenarios and maps your server runs, add night lighting, let players vote, or set up the official competitive ruleset.

  • Custom map cycle and scenario list
  • Night maps and lighting scenarios
  • Player voting and competitive ruleset
Maps & Modes screenshot

Players Keep Earning XP

Add a Steam Game Server Login Token and turn on GameStats so players earn XP on your server like they do on official ones.

  • GSLT guide
  • GameStats guide
  • XP gain on custom servers
XP & Stats screenshot

Full Control at Your Fingertips

Our custom-built Gamepanel puts every server function one click away. Start, stop, restart and monitor your server from any browser, with no SSH or technical knowledge required.

  • Web-based live console and logs
  • Commandline Manager for launch parameters
  • Scheduled restarts and updates
Control Panel screenshot

One Subscription, Any Game

Don't cancel, just switch. Move your server to any of 250+ supported games whenever you like. Your slots and billing cycle carry over.

  • 250+ games in the catalogue
  • All slots and settings transfer
  • No cancellation or new order needed
Game Switching screenshot
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Worldwide Locations
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Hosting Since
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Avg. Support Response
1,500+
Knowledgebase Articles
250+
Supported Games
Why PingPerfect

Why Host Your Insurgency: Sandstorm Server With PingPerfect

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Automatic Server Setup

Setup starts automatically as soon as your order is paid. Small games are ready in under a minute; big games with large downloads can take 10 minutes or more.

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High Performance Hardware

Ryzen & EPYC CPUs chosen for highest single-core speed. High-speed DDR5 RAM, picked for stability.

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24/7 Expert Support

Real technicians, 24/7/365. Typical response under 10 minutes. Backed by 1,500+ knowledgebase articles.

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20 Worldwide Locations

Hand-picked gaming datacenters with low, stable ping, wherever your crew is based.

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Free Web Hosting

Every server comes with free web hosting. Build a community hub, forums, or announcements page.

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Game Switching

Change the game your server runs at any time, no cancellation, no new order required

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Disaster Recovery

Nightly offsite backups at 4AM server time. Restore your progress if a save corrupts.

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DDoS mitigation

High-capacity, always-on DDoS mitigation, constantly updated to counter new attack vectors.

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Easy Gamepanel

Backup, restore, wipe, automated updates, mod management, all in one fast, purpose-built panel.

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48h Money-Back Guarantee

Not happy within 48 hours? Full refund. No questions asked. Zero risk to try us.

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FTP / SFTP

Full file access via your preferred FTP client. Upload mods, configs, and plugins securely.

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Low Ping Network

Datacenters chosen specifically for the lowest, most stable latency. Lag is our enemy too.

Renting vs Self-Hosting

Rent an Insurgency: Sandstorm Server or Host It Yourself?

You can run Insurgency: Sandstorm yourself. Here's what that actually looks like next to a rented server.

Self-HostingPingPerfect
UptimeOnly while your PC is onRuns 24/7 on dedicated hardware
Setup timeInstall the dedicated server, edit Game.ini and Engine.iniStarts automatically once your order is paid
Port forwardingPorts must be forwarded on your routerNot needed
DDoS protectionNone, unless you set it up yourselfIncluded on every plan
BackupsManual, easy to forgetAutomatic, nightly
CostElectricity and bandwidth, plus your PC tied upFrom $8.17/month
Support if something breaksYou're on your own24/7 expert support
About the Game

About Insurgency: Sandstorm

Updated 17 October 2026

Insurgency: Sandstorm is a tactical first-person shooter from New World Interactive, published by Focus Entertainment. It's built on close-quarters combat where a few bullets are enough, so teamwork and communication decide most fights.

It was released on Steam on 12 December 2018. Players fight each other in versus matches of up to 14 v 14, or team up against AI in co-op missions for up to 8 players.

A dedicated server lets your community run its own map cycle, mods and rules, and keep playing on its own server instead of matchmaking.

Insurgency: Sandstorm squad breaching a building
Key Facts
DeveloperNew World Interactive
PublisherFocus Entertainment
Released12 December 2018 (PC)
VersusUp to 14 v 14
Co-opUp to 8 players
Modsmod.io
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All Locations

20 locations, One Low Ping

Rent an Insurgency: Sandstorm server in any of them, including Sydney for Australian and New Zealand players. All locations include DDoS mitigation, nightly backups & 24/7 support.

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London
Europe
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Amsterdam
Europe
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Paris
Europe
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Frankfurt
Europe
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Los Angeles
USA
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New York
USA
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Dallas
USA
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Chicago
USA
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Miami
USA
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Atlanta
USA
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Portland
USA
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Phoenix
USA
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Salt Lake City
USA
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St. Louis
USA
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Montreal
Canada
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São Paulo
Brazil
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Santiago
Chile
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Johannesburg
South Africa
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Singapore
Asia
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Sydney
Australia
Server Locations

Test Your Ping to Our Locations

Unsure which location is closest to you? Run a latency test to all of our server locations and see the results first-hand. Results are sorted from lowest to highest ping automatically.

Location List

Server Latency Test

# Location Ping
Excellent <40msGood ~80ms Average ~140msPoor >200ms
FAQ

Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Hosting FAQ

How many players can join an Insurgency: Sandstorm server?▾

Versus matches go up to 14 v 14 and co-op missions up to 8 players. Our plans come with 8, 16 or 32 slots, so the 32-slot plan has room for a full versus server.

Can I run mods on my server?▾

Yes. Sandstorm mods come from mod.io. The process changed with update 1.20, so follow our mods guide. For the ISMC overhaul, see our ISMC guide.

Do players earn XP on my server?▾

Yes, once you add a Game Server Login Token and turn on GameStats. Our GSLT guide and GameStats guide show how.

How do I change the map cycle?▾

Set your scenarios in the map cycle file. Our map cycle guide and scenario list have everything you need.

Can I run a competitive server?▾

Yes. Our competitive ruleset guide sets up the official ruleset.

How do I become an admin?▾

Add your Steam ID to the admin list. See our admin guide and the RCON command list.

How much does an Insurgency: Sandstorm server cost?▾

Plans start from $8.17/month for 8 players. For 16 players with NVMe Pro storage and Above Normal CPU priority it's $18.11/month, or $42.81/month for 32 players. Every plan is also available on our Extreme hardware, and all of them come with a 48-hour free trial.

How long has PingPerfect hosted Insurgency: Sandstorm servers?▾

Since the game came out.

What payment methods are accepted?▾
  • Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, processed securely by Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Skrill, using your Skrill wallet or a bank transfer

Need another method? Contact us and we'll do our best.

What currencies does PingPerfect accept?▾

We natively support USD, GBP, and EUR. Other currencies work too — your bank may apply a small conversion fee.

What level of support is included?▾

All plans include 24/7/365 ticket support with a typical response under 10 minutes, plus 1,500+ knowledgebase articles. Platinum managed support is available as an optional upgrade. See our support levels page.

What hardware do you use?▾

Ryzen and EPYC CPUs for highest single-core performance, paired with DDR5 RAM chosen for stability. Full specs on our hardware page.

Can I migrate my existing server to PingPerfect?▾

Yes. Transfer via FTP/SFTP yourself, or open a support ticket and our team will walk you through it.

Ready to play?

Start Your Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Today

Setup starts as soon as your order is paid. Co-op or 14v14 versus, with your own maps, mods and rules. 48-hour money-back guarantee.

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