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Switch game: a different game on the same server

With “Switch game” your server gets a different game – address and contract stay, the files of the old game are replaced.

Tired of your current game? Instead of cancelling and ordering again, switch the game on your existing server.

How it works

  1. Server page → Manage card → Switch game.
  2. Choose the new game with Select. Each game shows memory, storage and monthly price – and whether anything is due now on a pro-rata basis.
  3. On the next page: tick the backup box (recommended), confirm that the files will be replaced and click Switch to … now.

What happens

  • All files of the current game are replaced – world, settings, mods. With the box ticked, we first create a backup “Vor Spielwechsel – …”. It stays under Backups for you to download.
  • The server is off for 5–30 minutes during the switch. You can follow the progress on the server page, and you'll get an email at the end.
  • Address and contract stay. Only if the current port doesn't suit the new game does the server get a new one. Additional ports are assigned anew.
  • Automatically generated admin or RCON passwords are generated again for the new game.

Costs

  • Your memory is carried over. If the new game needs more, we upgrade accordingly.
  • More expensive game: you only pay the difference pro rata until the next due date – from your credit, otherwise by invoice. The switch starts after payment. Until then you can undo it with Cancel switch.
  • Cheaper game: you pay less from now on. There is no refund for the current period.

Good to know

  • You can choose from the games in the same product group that are available at your location.
  • Trial servers cannot switch – keep the server first.
  • Only one switch can run at a time.
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