sbox.game
Facepunch's official platform for every game, gamemode, and map your s&box server can host. Loaded automatically via the +game command-line switch.
Visit sbox.gameWhy LOW.MS?
Below are a few reasons why LOW.MS is the ideal place to host your game server.
Instant Setup
Begin playing on your S&box server within minutes after payment.
Cloud backup system
Never lose your S&box save again with our state of the art cloud backup system.
High-Performance Hardware
Your S&box server will be equipped with the latest Intel or AMD processors and NVMe SSDs.
DDoS Protection
All of our datacenter networks have enterprise-level DDOS protection to ensure your S&box server hosting never goes down.
24/7 Support
Round-the-clock customer assistance with a 99.9% uptime guarantee to ensure your S&box server never goes offline.
Quality Guarantee
Full refund within the first 5 days if your S&box server is not up to scratch.
Server Mods, made simple.
Install mods in one click from your panel's built-in browser, or upload your own files via SFTP. Full access either way.
- sbox.game framework supported
- Full SFTP access to upload your own mods or configs
Automatic Cloud Backups
Your S&box worlds, settings and mod configuration are backed up to the cloud automatically. Keep up to 20 backups per server and lock the ones that matter so they are never cleared to make room.
From the Backups tab in the LOW.MS control panel you can restore any backup in one click, download a copy to your PC, or take a manual backup before a big change.
- Automatic scheduled backups, stored off your server
- Lock important backups so they are never overwritten
- One-click restore, or download any backup to your PC
- Included with every S&box server, no extra cost
Overview Console Players Manage Files Mods Backups Logs Settings
Backups include your worlds and mod settings. Locked ones are never deleted to make room.
13/20 backups used Create backup
| Created | Size | Status | Locked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/08/2026, 15:19 | 3.6 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete | |
| 17/08/2026, 15:14 | 3.6 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete | |
| 14/08/2026, 00:12 | 3.6 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete | |
| 11/08/2026, 23:33 | 1.3 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete |
9 more backups
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot
What people say after they have moved a server to us.
Read our reviews on TrustpilotTop choice in my list
Out of all hosting providers. This is by far the top choice in my list. Simple UI with a mod manager included making it hassle-free when downloading specific mods.
Jose, Trustpilot review
Very helpful and responsive
I opened a ticket for help migrating my server from a different host. The game is Palworld and it isn't a simple process, they did it for me! Very helpful and responsive.
Justin, Trustpilot review
Insanely reliable service
Their prices are pretty cheap and I thought they'd cut back on performance but damn was I wrong. The service has been insanely reliable and the Support Team are on their own level!
Anti, Trustpilot review
Every branch, supported.
We support every public S&box Steam branch out of the box, including the private password-protected ones. Switch from your control panel any time.
- 11 – S&box branches supported natively
- Free one-click branch switching from your panel
- Private password-protected branches supported
- View branches on SteamDB
Branch
public
- Status
- Stable · Default
Branch
staging
Bleeding edge builds
- Status
- Available
Branch lookup
Do we support this branch?
Type any Steam branch slug.
Quick check:
13 Server Locations
Low latency wherever your players are
Pick the location closest to your S&box players. If you are not sure which one to choose, contact support.
Every location has DDoS protection that can absorb attacks of up to 100 Gbps.
If there is a location you would like us to add, let us know. The right location also lists your server under the right region in the in-game server browser.
Our DatacentersEurope
- Amsterdam, NL
- Nuremberg, DE
- Helsinki, FI
- Warsaw, PL
North America
- Ashburn, VA
- Miami, FL
- Dallas, TX
- San Jose, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Bend, OR
Asia & Oceania
- Singapore, SG
- Sydney, AU
- Melbourne, AU
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about S&box server hosting.
Ready to host your S&box server?
Instant Setup
Your server will be ready within minutes
DDoS Protection
Enterprise-grade protection included
24/7 Support
Expert help whenever you need it
Starting from
$11.50/ month
Cancel anytime. No minimum term. Full refund within 5 days.
Secure Payment
5-Day Money Back
No Contracts
What is S&box
S&box is Facepunch's successor to Garry's Mod, with the same "build anything, play anything" sandbox spirit but on Source 2. It's part game, part platform: creators publish their own games and gamemodes, and players jump between them without leaving s&box. If you've ever run a Garry's Mod server, the mental model carries over. If you haven't, the short version is you pick which gamemode your server hosts, players connect, and s&box handles the rest. Facepunch ship one canonical first-party gamemode (facepunch.sandbox, with the classic flatgrass map) and the rest of the catalogue grows as creators publish to sbox.game. Our s&box hosting is set up with automatic backups, DDoS protection, and a 24/7 support team, so you can focus on picking a gamemode and letting people in.
Money-back Guarantee
We are confident that you'll be happy with our service. If on the rare occasion there is a problem with your service, we will do our absolute best to get things working for you, or you can simply ask for your money back.
We have a full 5 day money-back guarantee on all our game server hosting. No questions asked.
Knowledgebase Articles
A selection of hosting guides and articles, hand-written by our own support team
s&box Server Troubleshooting
The shortlist of "my s&box server won't do X" symptoms and what usually causes them – from command-line rejections to empty lobby lists to admin claims that silently don't apply.
s&box Server Configuration
Every configuration surface s&box exposes – command-line switches, users/config.json admin claims, and the public vs staging branches. Short reference guide, no Source-1 holdovers.
How to Find an s&box Gamemode's Package Identifier
The s&box server's +game flag wants a package identifier (org.name), not the friendly title shown on sbox.game. Here's how to read the URL and pull the right value out.
Fixing "Cannot Connect to Server. App ID Specified by Server Is Invalid" on Steam
Seeing "Cannot connect to server. App ID specified by the server is invalid" when joining your ARK, Palworld or other Steam game server? It's a Steam client bug, not your server. Here's how to get connected.
How Much RAM Does an s&box Server Need?
Rough RAM guide for s&box dedicated servers – why there's no single answer, what gamemode complexity does to memory, and the bands we see most LOW.MS customers settle into.
Getting Started with Your s&box Dedicated Server
A 5-minute walkthrough from spinning up your LOW.MS s&box server to players actually connecting – panel layout, picking a gamemode, starting up, and how discovery works.
Cutting Edge Control Panel
Start, stop and manage your S&box server from your browser. Your control panel puts server settings, files and backups within reach.
Nexus is now available for supported games, with built-in tools for everyday server management. Existing servers may still use TCAdmin; our support team can help you find the right panel for your server.
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