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Why 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 Squad server within minutes after payment.
Cloud backup system
Never lose your Squad save again with our state of the art cloud backup system.
High-Performance Hardware
Your Squad 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 Squad server hosting never goes down.
24/7 Support
Round-the-clock customer assistance with a 99.9% uptime guarantee to ensure your Squad server never goes offline.
Quality Guarantee
Full refund within the first 5 days if your Squad server is not up to scratch.
Automatic Cloud Backups
Your Squad 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 Squad 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 Squad Steam branch out of the box, including the private password-protected ones. Switch from your control panel any time.
- 2 – Squad branches supported natively
- Free one-click branch switching from your panel
- Private password-protected branches supported
- View branches on SteamDB
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squad_experimental
Experimental Squad builds (compatible with Live servers)
- Status
- Available
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13 Server Locations
Low latency wherever your players are
Pick the location closest to your Squad 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 Squad server hosting.
Ready to host your Squad 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
$8.10/ month
Cancel anytime. No minimum term. Full refund within 5 days.
Secure Payment
5-Day Money Back
No Contracts
What is Squad
Squad is Offworld Industries' large-scale tactical FPS, built from the ground up around squad-based communication rather than lone-wolf play. Up to 100 players split across two factions fight over kilometre-scale maps with combined arms – infantry, armour, transport helicopters, logistics trucks, fortifications – and win through coordination, not just aim. Released into Early Access in 2015 and full 1.0 in September 2020, Squad has kept a loyal milsim-adjacent community through regular content drops and a steady stream of licensed community servers. A dedicated server is how Squad communities actually work. Matchmaking is community-server-driven – players browse the in-game server list and pick one based on rules, language, latency, and moderation reputation. A dedicated server lets you set your own rules (password-lock for clan scrims, whitelist for training events, public-but-curated for a milsim community), control the map rotation through Layers.cfg, run RCON-based admin tooling, and expose Steam Workshop mods through the in-game mod browser without anyone installing anything manually. Squad servers run on both Linux and Windows. Squad servers scale hard. A 100-slot licensed milsim night genuinely needs the top of our slot ladder – not because the game is heavy per-player, but because the physics, vehicle simulation, and layered map streaming all add up once you stack players, logistics trucks, and helicopters. Our slot tiers run from a 10-slot scrim-sized box up to a 100-slot flagship server, all backed by automated provisioning, Steam Workshop sync, and DDoS protection. Whether you're running a private clan server, a licensed public community, or something in between, the cluster is yours to shape.
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
Squad Save Location & How to Upload Your World
Move your Squad server configuration, admin lists, and map rotation to your LOW.MS dedicated server using File Manager or SFTP.
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.
Getting Started with Your Squad Dedicated Server
A first-boot walkthrough for new Squad server owners, covering the Control Panel handoff, Server.cfg basics, admin setup, layer rotation and mods. By the end you'll have a running, named, moderated server with a first map and your first mod ready to go.
Squad Server Configuration Guide
A file-by-file reference for every config Squad's dedicated server reads, from Server.cfg and Admins.cfg to Layer rotation and RCON. Use it as a lookup when you need to know exactly what to edit – and where – to change a specific bit of server behaviour.
Squad Server Troubleshooting
Real-world fixes for the Squad server problems we see tickets for every week – mod.io sync stalls, Layers.cfg typos, Licensed Server revocations and RCON refusing the password. Diagnostic walkthroughs using the LOW.MS panel, not generic copy-paste.
Upgrading your server
A quick guide on getting your server upgraded
Cutting Edge Control Panel
Start, stop and manage your Squad 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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