How to Host an Outlaws of the Old West Server – Step-by-Step Guide for Frontiersmen
If you want full control over your frontier experience, hosting your own Outlaws of the Old West server is the best way to play. A dedicated server lets you manage player limits, tweak gameplay settings, and build a persistent world where your community can live, trade, and survive in the Wild West.
This guide explains how to host your own Outlaws of the Old West server and why Citadel Servers is a trusted partner for your hosting needs.
Step 1: Pick a Reliable Hosting Provider
Outlaws of the Old West is a persistent open-world survival game that relies on stable server performance, especially as player towns, buildings, and economies expand.
When choosing a hosting provider, prioritize the following:
Performance: Strong CPU performance and fast SSD or NVMe storage ensure smooth gameplay and faster world saving/loading.
Network Quality: Low latency and reliable uptime help prevent lag, rubberbanding, and disconnects.
Ease of Management: A straightforward control panel allows you to manage settings without complex manual configuration.
Support Availability: 24/7 technical support ensures assistance is always available if issues arise.
Citadel Servers delivers dependable infrastructure and powerful hardware optimized for survival and sandbox-style games.
Step 2: Order Your Hosting Plan
Once you’ve decided to host with Citadel Servers, getting started is simple:
1. Go to the Outlaws of the Old West hosting page.
2. Choose how many player slots you want.
3. Pick your server location closest to your player base for the best ping.
4. Select any extras, like process priority, premium support, etc.
5. Proceed to checkout, once payment is confirmed, your server deploys automatically.
You’ll receive an email with your control panel login details and connection info within minutes.
Step 3: Configure Your Server
After deployment, it’s time to personalize your world:
- Follow our Quick Start Guide
Set your server name, password, and admin permissions.
Adjust gameplay settings such as PvP rules, building decay, crafting rates, and hunger/thirst values.
Manage server configuration files directly through the control panel or via FTP/SFTP access.
Upload backups or reset your world as needed.
All changes can be made through the Citadel Control Panel, designed for ease of use and full administrative control.
Step 4: Launch and Play
When your settings are ready, start your server from the panel and invite your friends.
Players can connect via the in-game server browser or by entering the server’s IP and port.
You can monitor activity, manage users, and restart your world at any time, all through the same web interface.
Why Host with Citadel Servers
Hosting Outlaws of the Old West with Citadel Servers gives you the performance, reliability, and control needed to maintain a persistent frontier world.
What Makes Us Stand Out
Instant Setup: Servers are deployed automatically after payment, letting you start your frontier within minutes.
High-Performance Hardware: Dedicated CPU resources and ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage provide stable performance even with active settlements.
Global Data Centers: Multiple worldwide locations ensure the best possible connection for your players.
Full File Access: Complete control over configuration files, backups, and server data.
Easy Server Management: Start, stop, restart, and update your server easily through a powerful web-based control panel.
Automated Backups: Protect your world with regular backups and simple recovery options.
24/7 Expert Support: Our experienced support team is always available to help resolve issues and keep your server running smoothly.
Your frontier deserves a stable and reliable foundation. Citadel Servers delivers the performance, control, and uptime needed to keep your Outlaws of the Old West server alive.
Order your Outlaws of the Old Wes tServer now
