CreeperHost ECO Server Hosting

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CreeperHost ECO Server Hosting runs dedicated servers for the ECO sandbox game, managed through CreeperPanel. It is best suited to players who want a budget home for a lighter world without managing Linux themselves. Choose carefully: Eco lacks automatic SaveGuard backups, which makes it a weaker fit for a busy or long-running server. Overview CreeperPanel covers the core work of running a server: installation, starts and restarts, settings, files, and server management. Supported game and modpack installation, command suggestions, browser-based file editing, and custom game schemas give owners room to configure a server without taking over operating-system administration. CreeperPanel Mount also exposes server files in Windows Explorer for editing with desktop tools. The always-online setup keeps the world running when the paying player's PC is off. Each server has a dedicated IPv4 address and more than 64,000 ports; all locations include DDoS protection and intelligent routing. ECO allows one game to run at a time, and any running games share the plan's resources, so it is not designed to host several games concurrently on one allocation. Key features Mod, mutator, and Workshop map support, along with access to configuration files, maps, server rules, scheduled restarts, and a file manager, cover the essentials for shaping an ECO community server. Cluster support is also included. The Aries API adds programmatic requests for server control, files, billing, and account data, which may suit owners who want to automate account or server tasks. Backups need particular attention: automatic SaveGuard backups come with Premium and Pro, not Eco. Eco and Premium saves can be retained for up to a year after hosting ends, but retention after cancellation is not a substitute for an automatic backup during service. Pricing The ECO plans below are billed monthly. Each includes 2 vCores and 2 GB of Bonus Memory; the RAM and SSD allocation increase with price. Plan Price Included resources Best fit Seed $4.63 a month (billed $4.63 for 1 month) 4 GB RAM, 15 GB SSD Storage A lighter server where minimizing the monthly spend matters most. Sprout $10.60 a month (billed $10.60 for 1 month) 8 GB RAM, 20 GB SSD Storage Owners who need more memory and storage than Seed provides. Grove $16.57 a month (billed $16.57 for 1 month) 12 GB RAM, 25 GB SSD Storage A larger server allocation without moving to the top listed tier. Canopy $22.53 a month (billed $22.53 for 1 month) 16 GB RAM, 30 GB SSD Storage Owners seeking the most RAM and SSD storage among these plans. Seed is the entry point, but its 4 GB RAM and 15 GB SSD make it the tightest choice as a world grows. Higher tiers add memory and storage, not extra vCores or Bonus Memory. ECO's budget range is intended for lighter servers; Premium is the recommendation for busier, modded, or long-running servers. TeamSpeak 6, web-server hosting, and MySQL-compatible databases are available with Premium and Pro, not Eco. Custom pricing applies to plans without a published price. Platforms CreeperPanel is the control panel, with web-based management and Windows Explorer access through CreeperPanel Mount. The service supports API, Linux, web, and Windows platforms. CreeperHost is headquartered in the United Kingdom and was founded in 2011. Who it's for Choose ECO if you want an always-online ECO world, practical server controls, and mod or map support without operating Linux directly. It is most compelling for a lighter server that can work within one game's shared resources and does not depend on automatic SaveGuard backups. For a busier, modded, or long-running community, the Premium or Pro range is a more appropriate match. Support is available from CreeperHost staff through Discord or tickets. The refund policy allows a full refund request within 72 hours of service creation with a written reason, and pro-rata refund requests within the first 28 days, subject to its terms. Pros and cons Pro: CreeperPanel combines installs, settings, files, and server controls, reducing the need for Linux administration. Pro: DDoS protection, intelligent routing, dedicated IPv4, and 64,000+ ports are included at every location. Pro: Mod, mutator, Workshop map, configuration, and cluster support give ECO owners useful ways to tailor a community server. Con: Eco has no automatic SaveGuard backups, leaving owners of a long-running world without that built-in protection. Con: Only one game can run at a time, and running games share plan resources, limiting its appeal for multi-game hosting. Con: TeamSpeak 6, web hosting, and MySQL-compatible databases require Premium or Pro rather than Eco. Alternatives For an ECO-specific comparison, browse Eco server hosts . 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Verdict CreeperHost ECO Server Hosting is a sensible fit for players who want an always-online, lighter ECO world with hands-off panel management and practical mod support. Its strongest case is straightforward server control backed by broad networking protections; its key drawback is the lack of automatic SaveGuard backups on Eco. If your world is busy, heavily modded, or too important to run without built-in automatic backups, look to Premium or Pro instead.