How to Host a Barotrauma Server – Step-by-Step Guide for Deep-Sea Captains

In Barotrauma, teamwork, chaos, and survival collide beneath the crushing depths of Europa’s oceans. Hosting your own server gives you full control over the mission types, crew settings, mods, and world generation — whether you’re running a tight-knit crew or a large multiplayer community.

This guide will walk you through how to host your own Barotrauma server and why Citadel Servers is the best choice for reliability, performance, and customization.

Step 1: Choose a Reliable Hosting Provider

Barotrauma’s simulation-heavy gameplay and multiplayer syncing require a stable, high-performance server to prevent lag, desync, and crashes. Choosing the right host ensures your submarine runs smoothly even when chaos breaks loose.

- Performance: Look for hosts using powerful CPUs and NVMe SSDs to reduce stuttering and improve loading times.

- Network Quality: A strong global network ensures low latency and smooth movement across all regions.

- Ease of Management: A user-friendly control panel helps you configure and manage your world without needing advanced technical skills.

- Support Availability: 24/7 support ensures that help is always there when you need it — even deep in the savannah.

Citadel Servers provides optimized hardware, seamless mod integration, and an intuitive panel built specifically for managing Arma 3 servers — perfect for milsim groups, public servers, and private communities alike.

Step 2: Order Your Hosting Plan

Once you’ve decided to host with Citadel Servers, getting started is simple:

1. Go to the Barotrauma hosting page.

2. Choose how many player slots you want.

3. Pick your server location closest to your player base for the best ping.

4. Select any extras, like process priority, premium support, etc.

5. Proceed to checkout — once payment is confirmed, your server deploys automatically.

You’ll receive an email with your control panel login details and connection info within minutes.

Step 3: Configure Your Server

After deployment, it’s time to personalize your world:

- Follow our Quick Start Guide

- Set your server name, password, and admin privileges.

- Adjust campaign settings, mission difficulty, and traitor options.

- Manage mods and Workshop content using the One-Click Mod Manager.

- Upload custom submarines, scenarios, or configuration files via FTP/SFTP.

- Set up automatic backups and restarts to keep your campaign stable.

With full file access, you can modify any part of your Barotrauma world — from submarines and crew settings to total conversion mods.

Step 4: Launch and Play

When your settings are ready, start your server from the panel and invite your friends.
Players can connect via the in-game server browser or by entering the server’s IP and port.

You can monitor activity, manage users, and restart your world at any time — all through the same web interface.

Why Host with Citadel Servers

Hosting Barotrauma with Citadel Servers gives you full control over your undersea survival experience — with smooth performance, flexible management tools, and dependable uptime.

Whether you’re running realistic campaigns or chaotic traitor hunts, Citadel Servers ensures your missions go off without a hitch.

What Makes Us Stand Out

Instant Deployment: Your server is ready within minutes after payment — no waiting to go operational.

High-Performance Hardware: Dedicated CPU cores and NVMe SSDs ensure consistent, low-latency gameplay.

Global Data Centers: Choose from multiple worldwide locations to guarantee the best ping for your players.

Full File Access: Customize maps, configs, and server settings directly via FTP/SFTP for complete control.

One-Click Mod Manager: Install or update community maps and mods instantly without technical hassle.

Automated Backups & Restarts: Protect your configurations and keep gameplay running smoothly.

24/7 Expert Support: Our trained staff are always on standby to help with setup, updates, or troubleshooting.

Your submarine deserves a reliable command center — and Citadel Servers provides exactly that: performance, control, and security under pressure.

Order Your Barotrauma Server Now