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High-performance game server hosting built for South African gamers — local nodes in Joburg, Cape Town & Durban, sub-10ms ping, instant deployments, and 99.99% uptime.

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99.99%
Uptime SLA
<5ms
Avg Latency
24/7
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GAS-RACK-JHB-01 ONLINE
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72%
node-cpt-primary-01
45%
node-dbn-primary-01
88%
node-jhb-backup-02
30%
● 4 ACTIVE LOAD: 58.75%
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LIVE STATUS
NVMe SSD Storage
DDoS Protection Enabled
99.99% Uptime Guarantee
Minecraft · Rust · Valheim · ARK · CS2 · Palworld
Joburg · Cape Town · Durban nodes LIVE
Pricing in ZAR — No Hidden Fees
24/7 SA-Based Support
NVMe SSD Storage
DDoS Protection Enabled
99.99% Uptime Guarantee
Minecraft · Rust · Valheim · ARK · CS2 · Palworld
Joburg · Cape Town · Durban nodes LIVE
Pricing in ZAR — No Hidden Fees
24/7 SA-Based Support
// Getting Started

Up and Running in 3 Steps

No technical knowledge needed. If you can click a button, you can run a server.

01
Choose Your Game

Browse our supported games, pick the one you want to host, and select a plan that fits your crew size and budget.

02
Configure & Deploy

Name your server, choose your location (we recommend Joburg for lowest SA ping), and hit deploy. We handle everything else.

03
Invite Your Friends

Your server is live in under 60 seconds. Share the IP with your squad and jump straight in — no waiting, no config headaches.

// Why GamersAid

Everything Your Game Demands

We engineered our infrastructure from the ground up for low-latency, high-availability game server hosting — built for South African gamers first.

Instant Deployment

Your server is live in under 60 seconds. Choose your game, pick your plan, and start playing — no waiting, no friction.

Enterprise DDoS Shield

Layer-3/4/7 DDoS mitigation absorbs volumetric attacks before they reach your server. Stay online no matter what.

Full Control Panel

One-click mod installs, real-time console access, scheduled restarts, backup management, and sub-user permissions.

99.99% Uptime SLA

Redundant power, dual-network uplinks, and automatic failover. Downtime is backed by a service credit guarantee.

NVMe SSD Storage

Pure NVMe drives on every node — 10× faster than SATA SSD. World loads are near-instant and chunk generation flies.

Global Network

12 data centres across 4 continents. Route players to the closest node automatically and keep your ping in the single digits.

// Hardware Specs

Raw Power
Under the Hood

Every node runs enterprise-grade hardware so your game never has to wait for resources.

// Live Performance Metrics — JHB-PRIMARY-01
CPU Utilisation 34%
Memory Usage 51%
Network I/O 22%
Disk Read Speed 98%
DDoS Filter Active 100%
// Pricing

Simple, Transparent Plans

No hidden fees. Scale up or down anytime with one click. Cancel whenever you like.

Starter
R 99 / month

Perfect for small friend groups just getting started.

  • 2 GB RAM
  • 10 Player Slots
  • 20 GB NVMe Storage
  • DDoS Protection
  • 24/7 Support
  • Custom Domain
  • Priority Routing
Get Started
Pro
R 249 / month

The sweet spot for growing communities and serious play.

  • 8 GB RAM
  • 50 Player Slots
  • 80 GB NVMe Storage
  • DDoS Protection
  • 24/7 Priority Support
  • Custom Domain
  • Dedicated IP
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Elite
R 599 / month

Full power for large servers, networks, and content creators.

  • 16 GB RAM
  • Unlimited Slots
  • 200 GB NVMe Storage
  • Enterprise DDoS Shield
  • 24/7 Priority Support
  • Custom Domain
  • Dedicated IP
Get Elite
// African Infrastructure

Hosted in South Africa

Our primary nodes are right here in SA — Joburg, Cape Town, and Durban — with international reach across Africa and beyond. Low ping for local players, guaranteed.

Johannesburg, ZA
Cape Town, ZA
Durban, ZA
Pretoria, ZA
Nairobi, KE
Lagos, NG
Cairo, EG
Mauritius, MU
London, UK
Frankfurt, DE
Dubai, AE
Singapore, SG
// Supported Games

Pick Your Game, Deploy Instantly

All servers are pre-configured and ready to go. New game added? We'll have it live within days.

Minecraft
Minecraft
● AVAILABLE Java & Bedrock
Up to 500 slots
Rust
Rust
● AVAILABLE Vanilla & Modded
Up to 300 slots
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2
● AVAILABLE Competitive
Up to 64 slots
Valheim
Valheim
● AVAILABLE Survival
Up to 64 slots
Palworld
Palworld
● AVAILABLE Survival
Up to 32 slots
ARK: Survival Ascended
ARK: Survival Ascended
● AVAILABLE PvP & PvE
Up to 70 slots
DayZ
DayZ
● AVAILABLE Survival
Up to 60 slots
7 Days to Die
7 Days to Die
● AVAILABLE Zombie Survival
Up to 16 slots
Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid
● AVAILABLE Survival
Up to 32 slots
Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod
● AVAILABLE Sandbox
Up to 128 slots
NEW
Enshrouded
Enshrouded
● AVAILABLE Survival RPG
Up to 16 slots
COMING SOON
Terraria
Terraria
● COMING SOON Sandbox
Up to 255 slots
// Load Shedding? Not Here.

100% Solar Powered
Always Online.

While load shedding brings South Africa to a halt, our servers keep running. Every GamersAid node is backed by a dedicated solar and battery system — when Eskom goes down, your game doesn't.

  • Full solar array with high-capacity battery backup on every node
  • Zero downtime during load shedding — Stage 1 through Stage 8
  • Automatic failover — players won't even notice a flicker
  • Green hosting that's good for SA and good for the planet
// Node Power Status — JHB-PRIMARY-01
Power Source
☀ SOLAR ACTIVE
Grid Status
⚠ STAGE 4
Server Status
● FULLY ONLINE
Battery Reserve
94%
Solar Output 94%
🇿🇦 Proudly South African
DDoS Protected
99.99% Uptime SLA
SA-Based Support
30-Day Money-Back
Solar Powered
Secure & Encrypted
// About GamersAid

Built by SA Gamers
for SA Gamers

We got tired of paying for overseas servers with 150ms ping, watching our games stutter through load shedding, and dealing with support teams in other time zones who don't understand the local landscape.

So we built GamersAid — a South African game server hosting company designed from the ground up for local conditions. Local nodes, local support, local pricing in Rands, and infrastructure that laughs at Eskom.

Whether you're running a Minecraft SMP with your school friends or a serious Rust server for your community, we've got the hardware and the heart to keep you online.

// Your Control Panel

Everything You Need,
One Dashboard.

Manage your server from any device. No terminal experience needed — but power users will feel right at home.

panel.gamersaid.co.za
Dashboard
Console
Files
Databases
Backups
Schedules
Mods
Settings
Sub-users
CPU Usage
34%
Memory
3.2 GB
Players
12/50

[09:14:22] Server starting on port 28015...

[09:14:24] Loading world "GamersAid-SA-01"...

[09:14:26] World loaded. 12 players connected.

[09:14:31] [Chat] xXSlayer_ZAXx: gg guys

[09:15:02] Auto-backup scheduled in 55 minutes.

[09:15:44] Player "CapeTownGamer" joined the server. █

Join the GamersAid Community

Get support, share your server, find players, and stay updated on new game launches — all on our Discord.

JOIN OUR DISCORD
// FAQ

Common Questions

Can't find your answer? Hop on our Discord or drop us a message.

Nothing — your server stays online. All our nodes run on dedicated solar panels with high-capacity battery backup. Load shedding Stage 1 through Stage 8 has zero impact on your server's uptime. We've engineered this specifically for South African conditions.
Yes, anytime with one click from your control panel. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades apply at the start of your next billing cycle. Your server data and settings are always preserved.
Absolutely. Our control panel supports one-click installation of popular mod loaders like Forge, Fabric, Paper, and Spigot for Minecraft, as well as Oxide/uMod for Rust. You can also manually upload any mod files via the built-in file manager.
Players in Gauteng connecting to our Johannesburg node typically see 5–15ms. Cape Town players on the Cape Town node get 10–20ms. This is a massive improvement over overseas servers where SA players often suffer 150ms+ lag.
Yes — we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all new plans, no questions asked. If you're not happy with the service in your first month, contact us and we'll refund you in full.
Yes. Our control panel supports sub-users with configurable permissions. You can give a friend admin access to the console without giving them access to billing or sensitive settings. Perfect for community servers with moderators.
// Get In Touch

We're Here to Help

South African support, in your timezone, speaking your language. No bots, no overseas call centres.

Email Support

General queries, billing, and account help.

support@gamersaidservers.com

WhatsApp

Quick questions and real-time server support.

Chat with us on WhatsApp

Discord Community

Chat with the team and other server owners 24/7.

discord.gg/pagkrK593
// News & Guides

From the GamersAid Blog

Tips, game server guides, and South African gaming news.

GUIDE
How to Set Up a Minecraft SMP Server for You and Your Friends

A step-by-step guide to launching your first Minecraft server on GamersAid — from choosing a plan to inviting your first player.

GamersAid Team5 min read
SA GAMING
Why South African Gamers Deserve Local Servers

The case for local hosting — how SA ping compares to EU servers and what a difference it makes in competitive games.

GamersAid Team4 min read
TIPS
Top Rust Server Settings for a Balanced SA Community

Finding the right wipe cycle, group size limits, and plugin stack to keep your Rust server healthy and growing.

GamersAid Team6 min read
// What Our Players Say

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