> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sculkhosting.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction to Sculk Hosting Game Servers

> Sculk Hosting delivers high-performance game server hosting with instant setup, enterprise DDoS protection, and 24/7 human support.

Sculk Hosting is a game server hosting platform built from the ground up for players, communities, and server admins who need reliable, low-latency performance without the complexity of managing raw infrastructure. Whether you're running a small Minecraft server for friends or a large Rust or ARK community with hundreds of concurrent players, Sculk Hosting gives you a fully managed server you can spin up in minutes — backed by AMD Ryzen 9 9950X hardware, DDR5 RAM, NVMe storage, and enterprise-grade DDoS protection at every tier.

## What is Sculk Hosting?

Sculk Hosting is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) game server hosting provider. You pay for a plan, Sculk provisions your server automatically, and you manage everything through a clean web-based control panel. There is no bare-metal provisioning, no OS configuration, and no networking setup required on your end.

All servers run on AMD Ryzen 9 9950X processors — one of the fastest consumer-grade CPUs available — paired with DDR5 RAM and NVMe SSD storage. This hardware combination ensures low tick latency and fast world loading across every supported game.

## Who is Sculk Hosting for?

Sculk Hosting is designed for:

* **Gamers** who want a private server for their friend group without dealing with self-hosting complexity.
* **Community managers** who run public servers and need stable uptime and room to grow.
* **Server admins** who want full control over game configuration, mods, and plugins through a capable panel.

## Key features

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  <Card title="Instant setup" icon="bolt">
    Your server is provisioned automatically within seconds of completing checkout — no waiting, no manual steps.
  </Card>

  <Card title="DDoS protection" icon="shield">
    Always-on, enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation protects your server around the clock at no extra cost.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom game panel" icon="sliders">
    Manage your server from panel.sculkhosting.com — start, stop, reinstall, configure files, and switch games with one click.
  </Card>

  <Card title="24/7 support" icon="headset">
    Human support is available any time via email at [support@sculkhosting.com](mailto:support@sculkhosting.com) or through the Discord community.
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## Where to go next

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  <Card title="Create an account" icon="user-plus" href="/getting-started/create-account">
    Sign up for Sculk Hosting and access your billing area.
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  <Card title="Choose a plan" icon="list" href="/getting-started/choose-a-plan">
    Compare plans and find the right fit for your game and player count.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick start" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quick-start">
    Go from a new account to a live game server in minutes.
  </Card>
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