DDoS-Protected Game Server Hosting
Every NodeHarbor plan includes network-level DDoS protection — the first line of defence against the attacks that target game servers every day.
Game servers are a favourite target for DDoS attacks — floods of traffic aimed at taking your community offline. Every plan includes network-level protection that filters attack traffic before it reaches your server, and an optional advanced add-on routes traffic through a larger anycast mitigation network for stronger protection.
Two levels of protection
Basic — included on every plan
Network-level DDoS protection that is always on. It filters attack traffic before it reaches your server, and there is nothing to configure.
- ✓Included with all plans at no extra cost
- ✓Always on — no setup required
- ✓Network-level mitigation before traffic reaches your server
Advanced — optional add-on (+$7.00/period)
Add-onRoutes your server's traffic through a 3 Tbps+ anycast mitigation network across 11 global locations via reverse proxy, in front of your origin server. Ideal for higher-risk servers and communities that need maximum uptime during attacks.
- ✓3 Tbps+ anycast mitigation capacity
- ✓11 global scrubbing locations
- ✓Reverse proxy in front of your origin
- ✓Enabled when you order — no manual setup
Advanced protection network locations
The advanced add-on's anycast mitigation network covers 11 global locations, so traffic is cleaned up close to where it enters the network.
Las Vegas
Nevada, USA
Dallas
Texas, USA
Los Angeles
California, USA
New York
New York, USA
Ashburn
Virginia, USA
Amsterdam
Netherlands
London
United Kingdom
Tokyo
Japan
Singapore
Singapore
Sydney
Australia
São Paulo
Brazil
How protection works
- 1
Traffic arrives at the edge
Incoming connections to your server are handled by the protection layer before they reach your origin.
- 2
Attack traffic is filtered
Volumetric floods and malicious requests are identified and discarded at the network edge.
- 3
Clean traffic passes through
Legitimate players' traffic is forwarded to your server, which never sees the attack.
What protection does — and doesn't — mean
- ✓Protection filters network-level attacks that target game servers.
- ✓Advanced protection keeps your origin reachable through the anycast network during an attack.
- ✓No configuration is required for either level.
- ✕No provider can promise to stop every possible attack — protection reduces impact and keeps you online through most of them.
Protection for every game we host
DDoS protection applies to every NodeHarbor game server, regardless of which game it runs.
DDoS protection — frequently asked questions
Is DDoS protection included with every plan?+−
Yes. Every NodeHarbor game server plan includes basic network-level DDoS protection at no extra cost.
What is the Advanced DDoS Protection add-on?+−
It's an optional +$7.00 per billing period add-on that routes your server's traffic through a 3 Tbps+ anycast mitigation network across 11 global locations via reverse proxy, in front of your origin server.
Which games are protected?+−
Minecraft, FiveM and RedM servers are all covered — protection applies at the network level regardless of game.
What happens during an attack?+−
Traffic is diverted through the mitigation network, where attack traffic is filtered before it reaches your server. With advanced protection, your origin server stays online and reachable through the network.
Do I need to configure anything?+−
No. Basic protection is always on. Advanced protection is added when you place your order (or upgrade later) — there is no manual setup.
Does protection guarantee I'll never be attacked?+−
No service can promise that. Protection reduces the impact of attacks and keeps your server online through most of them, but no provider can truthfully claim to stop every possible attack.
Launch a DDoS-protected server today
Basic protection is included on every plan. Add advanced protection at checkout for stronger mitigation across 11 global locations.