Short answer: Funcom’s published dedicated-server figures are legacy guidance, not a current Enhanced/UE5 guarantee. The historical table specifies 8GB of RAM and 35GB of disk for 10- and 35-player tiers, and 12GB RAM with the same 35GB disk for 70 players. Its named CPUs are a Core2Duo 6850, Core i5-2400 and Core i7-6700. A later Version 1.6 manual lists 105GB of disk, showing that storage depends on the game version and documentation. For a new self-hosted machine, plan around a modern high-clock CPU, at least 16GB RAM if the computer also runs Windows, backups or mods, and SSD/NVMe storage. Funcom has not published a current Enhanced dedicated-server minimum for RAM, CPU or storage.
What are the official Conan Exiles dedicated-server requirements?
Funcom’s only explicit server-sizing table is historical. Published in 2017, it grouped servers by 10, 35 and 70 players and paired each tier with an example CPU, memory amount and disk allowance. Those numbers remain useful as a baseline, but they describe the legacy server era rather than a validated minimum for today’s Enhanced build.
| Source and version | Player tier | Example CPU | RAM | Disk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funcom article (2017) | Small, 10 players | Intel Core2Duo 6850, 3.0GHz | 8GB | 35GB |
| Funcom article (2017) | Medium, 35 players | Intel Core i5-2400, 3.1GHz (3.4GHz turbo) | 8GB | 35GB |
| Funcom article (2017) | Large, 70 players | Intel Core i7-6700, 3.4GHz (4.0GHz turbo) | 12GB | 35GB |
| Technical Manual Version 1.6 (2020) | Small, medium and large | Core2Duo 6850 / i5-2400 / i7-6700 | 8GB / 8GB / 12GB | 105GB |
The conflicting 35GB and 105GB figures are both genuine Funcom publications. Treat them as version-specific documentation, not as a universal installation size. World saves, crash dumps, workshop or manually installed mods, logs and several backup generations also consume space.
How much RAM does a Conan Exiles dedicated server need?
Use 8GB as the historical floor for the 10- and 35-player tiers and 12GB for the 70-player tier. Those are Funcom’s 2017 values, not an Enhanced minimum. A practical new build should leave additional memory for the operating system, mods, backups and other services.
Planning RAM for a self-hosted machine
| Use case | Practical planning tier | What the tier covers |
|---|---|---|
| Small private server, little or no modding | 8–12GB | Comparable to Funcom’s legacy figures, provided the machine is dedicated and lightly loaded |
| Windows host with a moderate mod list or scheduled backups | 16GB | Headroom for the server process, operating system and maintenance tasks; planning advice, not an official requirement |
| Large community, heavy mods or several services | More than 16GB | Size after observing actual memory use and leave room for save operations and updates |
Funcom’s current Enhanced page specifies 16GB RAM for the PC client. Do not relabel that client figure as a dedicated-server requirement: the company has not published a replacement Enhanced server table.
What CPU do I need for a Conan Exiles server?
The named server CPUs are now obsolete examples. A modern processor with strong single-core performance is the sensible choice because simulation, AI, physics and connection handling can be sensitive to per-core speed, while extra cores provide room for the operating system, mod tools, backups and monitoring.
How to choose a current processor
- Prioritize a recent desktop or high-performance server CPU with high sustained clock speed rather than an old many-core part with weak per-core performance.
- Reserve spare CPU capacity for map saves, updates, antivirus scans and other processes; do not size the machine so the game consumes every core at idle.
- For a rented plan, compare the provider’s CPU generation, dedicated or shared vCPU policy, and any stated CPU priority. A slot count alone does not reveal simulation performance.
- Expect a heavily modded or busy server to need more headroom than a lightly populated private world, even when both advertise the same player limit.
Funcom has not named a current processor model as an Enhanced minimum. The Core2Duo 6850, i5-2400 and i7-6700 should therefore be read as historical reference points, not purchase recommendations.
How much storage does a Conan Exiles dedicated server use?
Published requirements vary by document: 35GB in Funcom’s 2017 article and 105GB in the Version 1.6 technical manual from 2020. The safer approach is to reserve substantially more than either figure so updates, saves, logs and backups cannot fill the volume.
What should the storage capacity include?
- The server installation and downloaded updates.
- Persistent world saves and any rollback copies.
- Mod archives and extracted mod files.
- Crash reports, logs and temporary update files.
- At least one backup set stored separately from the live save when possible.
Funcom explicitly requires an SSD for the Enhanced PC client. That is not a published server minimum, but SSD or NVMe storage is a sound operational choice: it shortens startup, save and update operations and reduces contention when the host is also handling backups. A 1TB NVMe drive gives comfortable room for the installation, multiple worlds and retained backups, although the game itself does not have a documented fixed 1TB requirement.
Does Enhanced change the server requirements?
Yes, but Funcom has not published the numbers needed to turn that change into a precise hardware minimum. Current guidance separates PC Enhanced/UE5 from console UE4, and the client and server builds must match.
Enhanced and Legacy compatibility
Official guidance says the short answer to whether Enhanced and Legacy players can join the same server is “no,” with details depending on platform. PC official servers move to UE5/Enhanced, while console servers remain on UE4. A server listing, rental panel or installation must therefore identify the intended build before players connect.
What Funcom does and does not specify
The Enhanced client page lists modern Windows, CPU, GPU, DirectX, 16GB RAM and SSD requirements. The current dedicated-server page documents the application and configuration locations but does not replace the old server RAM, CPU and storage table. It is accurate to say that a current official Enhanced server minimum is unpublished, not that no workable configuration exists.
What network ports and software settings are required?
Funcom’s dedicated-server guidance identifies four ports with different jobs. Open only the ports you use, on both the host firewall and router, and keep RCON restricted to trusted administration networks.
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 7777 | UDP | Game traffic |
| 7778 | UDP | Server-browser pinger |
| 27015 | UDP | Server query |
| 25575 | TCP | RCON administration |
The 2017 setup instructions use SteamCMD app ID 443030 and launch ConanSandboxServer.exe from the installation directory. Keep the client and server versions synchronized; a mismatched build can prevent connections even when the ports are correct.
Basic self-hosting sequence
- Install a supported Windows edition on a machine with the chosen CPU, RAM and SSD/NVMe capacity.
- Install SteamCMD and download app ID
443030into a dedicated server directory. - Launch
ConanSandboxServer.exeonce to generate configuration and save directories, then stop it cleanly. - Set server name, password, player limit, admin credentials, mods and backup policy in the generated configuration files or your management panel.
- Allow UDP 7777, UDP 7778 and UDP 27015 through the host firewall and forward them to the server’s fixed private IP. Enable TCP 25575 only if you need RCON.
- Start the server, verify that it appears in the browser, and test a direct connection from outside your home network.
- Schedule updates and backups during a maintenance window, retaining copies on a different disk or machine.
Should you self-host or rent a Conan Exiles server?
Self-hosting maximizes control over settings, mods, backups and hardware, but you must administer Windows, networking, updates and recovery. Managed hosting removes much of that work in exchange for a monthly fee, provider limits and potentially less control over CPU scheduling and storage.
| Decision factor | Self-hosting | Managed rental |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Full access to files, ports, mods and backup jobs | Depends on the panel and provider policy |
| Maintenance | You handle patching, firewall, monitoring and recovery | Provider handles infrastructure; you still manage game settings |
| Capacity | Limited by your hardware and internet connection | Usually upgradeable by changing plan |
| Cost model | Up-front hardware and electricity, plus your time | Recurring monthly charge |
| Latency | Depends on your connection and location | Choose a region close to most players |
Published rental examples
Prices below were listed on October 26, 2026 and can change. They are vendor offers, not Funcom specifications.
| Provider and plan | Memory | Storage | Advertised capacity | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovaCore | 6GB DDR5 | 60GB NVMe | 35 slots | $15/month |
| NovaCore | 10GB | 80GB NVMe | 55 slots | $28/month |
| NovaCore | 16GB | Unlimited/fair-use NVMe | 90 recommended slots | $48/month |
| Rackvane | 6GB, 3 vCPU | 60GB NVMe | Up to 20 players | $6.49/month |
| Rackvane | 10GB, 4 vCPU | 120GB NVMe | Up to 40 players | $9.99/month |
| Rackvane | 14GB, 5 vCPU | 200GB NVMe | Up to 70 players | $13.99/month |
| Rackvane | 20GB, 6 vCPU | 300GB NVMe | Up to 100 players | $19.49/month |
Before ordering, confirm Enhanced versus Legacy support, actual RAM allocation, CPU generation or priority, NVMe policy, automated backup and restore tools, mod installation, region, RCON access and upgrade terms. “Unlimited” storage may still be subject to fair-use rules.
How should I size a server for players and mods?
Start with concurrent players, then add headroom for mods and administration rather than buying solely by advertised slot count.
Use this sizing checklist
- Estimate peak simultaneous players, not total community membership.
- Identify whether the target is PC Enhanced/UE5 or a console UE4 environment.
- Count large gameplay, map or overhaul mods and allow space for their files and updates.
- Choose 16GB when the host also runs Windows, backups or monitoring; move higher for heavy modding or multiple services.
- Use SSD/NVMe and leave free capacity for saves, patches and rollback copies.
- Measure CPU and memory after launch, during a busy evening and while a save or update runs.
If monitoring shows sustained memory pressure, paging, long save times or CPU saturation, reduce the load temporarily or move to a larger plan. There is no Funcom-published formula that converts a slot count into a guaranteed Enhanced hardware specification.
What commonly goes wrong, and how do I fix it?
Players cannot see or join the server
Check that the server process is running, the game and query ports are forwarded to the correct private IP, and the host firewall allows UDP traffic. If the server is visible locally but not externally, test from a different network and verify that the router is not using carrier-grade NAT.
The server starts but crashes during loading
Confirm that the client and server builds match, then disable recently added mods and inspect logs. Keep free disk space available for temporary files and saves; a nearly full volume can look like a software failure.
Performance degrades as the world grows
Watch per-core CPU use, total RAM, paging and disk latency during peak play. Remove conflicting mods, reduce unnecessary background services, add memory headroom or move to a host with stronger CPU priority rather than assuming more advertised slots will solve simulation stalls.
A save is corrupted or a patch causes a rollback
Stop the server cleanly, preserve the affected save, and restore the newest known-good backup to a separate test copy before replacing the live world. Keep backups on another disk or machine so a failed SSD does not destroy both the server and its recovery files.
What is the safest buying recommendation?
For a small legacy-style server, Funcom’s 8GB historical figure can be a starting reference. For a new PC Enhanced deployment, choose a modern high-clock CPU, 16GB or more when the machine has other duties, and SSD/NVMe storage with ample room beyond the installation. Treat every slot, RAM and storage number advertised by a host as that provider’s offer, not as an official Enhanced guarantee, and verify the build, backups and upgrade policy before paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Conan Exiles run on a home internet connection?
It can, provided the connection permits inbound traffic and offers adequate upload bandwidth and stable latency for your peak player count. A fixed private address, port forwarding and protection against changing public IPs make home hosting more reliable; carrier-grade NAT can prevent forwarding entirely.
Where are Conan Exiles dedicated-server saves kept?
The server creates its save and configuration directories after the first launch in the installation’s generated folders. The exact path depends on how you installed and managed the application, so identify it in your service or panel and include that directory in backups rather than backing up only the executable files.
Can I change the player limit after renting a server?
Usually yes, but the available limit and price depend on the provider’s plan. Ask whether an upgrade changes RAM and CPU allocation as well as the slot setting, and whether the change requires a restart or migration.
Is RCON safe to expose to the internet?
Leaving TCP 25575 open to everyone increases attack risk. Use a strong, unique RCON password, restrict the port to trusted IP addresses or a VPN where possible, and disable RCON when you do not need remote administration.