Game server hosting on your own cloud

Deploy and manage high-performance multiplayer Minecraft and dedicated game servers directly on your own AWS account in under 3 minutes. Zero platform fees during Early Access.

Early Access Plan • $0 / month platform fee

Core Features & Capabilities

  • 1-Click AWS Integration Connect your AWS account via a pre-scoped CloudFormation stack. No static secret keys or root passwords ever shared.
  • Dedicated Cloud Performance Full dedicated vCPU and RAM on your own EC2 instances. No noisy neighbors or artificial slot limits.
  • Automated S3 Backups World saves and configurations backed up automatically to Amazon S3 storage in your chosen region.
  • Live Web Console & RCON Execute in-game commands, monitor real-time server health metrics, and view live logs from any browser.
  • Modrinth 1-Click Modpack Installer Browse and install plugins, mods, and complete modpacks directly through the integrated catalog.
  • Idle Detection & Auto-Shutdown Instances automatically stop when zero players are online, ensuring you only pay for active playing time.

Supported Games & Engines

Minecraft Java Edition (Paper, Purpur, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Vanilla), Bedrock crossplay via GeyserMC. Coming soon: Palworld, Terraria, Valheim, Rust, Don't Starve Together.

Supported AWS Regions: N. Virginia (us-east-1), Ohio (us-east-2), N. California (us-west-1), Oregon (us-west-2), Ireland (eu-west-1), Singapore (ap-southeast-1), Mumbai (ap-south-1).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is AetherRuin and how does it work?

AetherRuin is a Bring-Your-Own-Cloud (BYOC) game server control plane. Instead of renting overpriced, multi-tenant servers from traditional hosts, AetherRuin connects to your own AWS account via a securely scoped CloudFormation role and provisions dedicated EC2 instances with persistent EBS storage and automated S3 backups in under 3 minutes.

Is AetherRuin free during Early Access?

Yes. AetherRuin charges $0 platform fees during Early Access with all core features unlocked and no credit card required. You only pay raw infrastructure costs directly to your cloud provider (typically $0.02 - $0.08 per hour, or $0 when using AWS New Account promotional credits).

How does AetherRuin connect to my AWS account without sharing passwords?

AetherRuin uses AWS CloudFormation to create a dedicated, least-privilege IAM role with an sts:AssumeRole trust policy and a unique ExternalId. No static root credentials, passwords, or long-lived secret keys are ever shared or stored.

What Minecraft server software and games are supported?

AetherRuin supports Minecraft Java Edition (Paper, Purpur, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Vanilla), Bedrock crossplay via GeyserMC, and upcoming dedicated servers for Palworld, Terraria, Valheim, Rust, and Don't Starve Together.

Which AWS cloud regions can I deploy my game server in?

AetherRuin currently supports 7 low-latency AWS regions: US East (N. Virginia us-east-1, Ohio us-east-2), US West (N. California us-west-1, Oregon us-west-2), Europe (Ireland eu-west-1), and Asia Pacific (Singapore ap-southeast-1, Mumbai ap-south-1).

Can friends access the server console without my AWS login?

Yes. Server operators and friends can be invited to your AetherRuin workspace to monitor server status, check who is online, and execute commands through the live web console without needing any AWS console permissions.