Terraria GuidesTerraria Server Guides
Guides and tutorials for running a Terraria server.
11 articles
View Terraria Plans608+ Satisfied Customers
Tutorials
Terraria TutorialsHow to Play Terraria Multiplayer
Every way to play Terraria with friends - Steam hosting, dedicated servers, and paid hosting compared honestly so you can pick what fits.
Terraria TutorialsHow to Set Up a Terraria Dedicated Server
Walk through setting up a self-hosted Terraria server from scratch - config, port forwarding, mods, and keeping it running.
Terraria TutorialsThorium Mod Server Hosting: Setup, RAM, and What to Expect
RAM recommendations, companion mods, and setup tips for hosting a Thorium mod server. Plus how it compares to Calamity for multiplayer.
Terraria TutorialsCalamity Mod Server Hosting: RAM, Mods & Crash Fixes
6GB RAM baseline, the companion mods worth installing, and fixes for crashes that hit every Calamity server — memory errors, disappearing mods, and lag.
Terraria TutorialsTerraria Server RAM Guide: Vanilla, tModLoader & Calamity
Vanilla runs on 1-2GB, tModLoader with QoL mods needs 3GB, and Calamity pushes to 4-6GB. RAM recommendations by setup type, player count, and mod stack.
Terraria TutorialsHow to Set Up a tModLoader Server (Calamity, Thorium & More)
Complete guide to setting up a modded Terraria server with tModLoader. Covers mod installation, 32-bit vs 64-bit, and troubleshooting.
Guides
Comparisons
Lists
Terraria ListsBest Terraria Seeds for Servers in 2026
The best Terraria 1.4.5 seeds for multiplayer servers - secret seeds, seed combinations, and community favorites with server setup instructions.
Terraria ListsBest Terraria Server Mods: 15 Worth Installing
QoL essentials, content overhauls, and the RAM each combo actually needs. Tested mod recommendations for tModLoader multiplayer servers.