Early Access — DeployCat is free to use until 9/16/26, no payment required.

Easy enough for your first server.
Powerful enough for your next hundred.

Start simple. Go as deep as you want.

DeployCat walks you through setup step by step, handles the technical details automatically, and gives you full control whenever you are ready for more.

1

Pick a game

Choose Minecraft, Hytale, Palworld, ARK, Rust, Valheim, or another supported game.

2

Follow the walkthrough

Name your server, choose your options, and let DeployCat install and configure everything.

3

Invite your friends

Sensible defaults get you running quickly, while built-in networking tools make joining painless.

Run it on the computer you already have.

You do not need expensive hardware or a separate hosting service. DeployCat can run on the same computer you use to play, an old spare PC, or a dedicated machine.

Gaming PCHost and play on the same computer.
Spare computerTurn an old desktop or laptop into a server.
Dedicated machineRun continuously with Linux, Docker, Unraid, or DeployCatOS.
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Purrfect for normies.
Catnip for power users.

New to hosting? DeployCat guides you through every step. Already know your way around a server? Skip the hand-holding and use the tools underneath.

Game management

  • One-click game setup for Minecraft, Hytale, Palworld, ARK, Rust, Valheim, and more.
  • Install Workshop, CurseForge, Modrinth, and Hytale mods from the same app.
  • Manage multiple servers and cluster ARK worlds without juggling separate tools.

Operations

  • Watch a live console, send commands, and use RCON when you need it.
  • Track CPU, RAM, and disk usage with built-in monitoring.
  • Schedule restarts, manage files, and restore backups in a few clicks.

Networking

  • UPnP and NAT-PMP handle port forwarding automatically.
  • DeployCat Connect lets friends join through a secure peer tunnel.
  • No public IP, router wrestling, or networking expertise required.

Control

  • Edit server settings with real controls instead of hunting through config files.
  • Automatic Java version management, signed updates, custom themes, and branding.
  • Your hardware, your rules: no queues, ads, sleep timers, or rented limits.

Live in About a Minute

Pick, name, click — your server is ready. No config files or command line.

No Powerful Computer Needed

Host on the everyday computer you already own — even while gaming on it.

Safe & Private for Families

Whitelist exactly who joins. No strangers, no public chat, your rules.

Every Kind of Minecraft

Java, Bedrock, Paper, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge — plus CurseForge & Modrinth modpacks.

Bedrock on Your Mac

The simplest way to host Minecraft Bedrock on macOS — nothing else comes close.

Port Forwarding, Handled

UPnP / NAT-PMP opens the door automatically — no router config needed.

Java, Handled

The right Java version is detected and installed for you — automatically.

Backups & Few-Click Restore

Scheduled or manual backups. Kid deleted the base? Roll it back instantly.

Full Ownership

No queues, no ads, no sleep timers, no renting. Your hardware, your limits.

Live Console + RCON

Real-time logs with command input — RCON, WebSocket, Telnet, all built in.

Real Config Editor

Sliders, toggles, and plain-English descriptions — no file editing required.

Scheduler, Monitor & Files

Cron restarts, live CPU/RAM/disk stats, and a full file manager — all in one app.

DeployCat Connect

Friends join through a secure peer tunnel — no UPnP, no public IP, no router wrestling.

DeployCatOS

Turn a spare PC into a dedicated appliance. Lightweight OS, always-on game servers.

Themes You Control

Two built-in looks, plus your own colors, wallpaper, and dashboard banner.

In-App Updates

Stay current with one click. Signed updates, no reinstall, no hunting for installers.

Hytale & Steam Games

Not just Minecraft. Hytale, Palworld, ARK, Rust, Valheim, and the rest of the Steam dedicated-server library.

Guided 1-Paw Setup

A walkthrough for every game. Live SteamCMD progress, sensible defaults, done in about a minute.

Players, Mods & Clusters

Manage players, install Workshop / CurseForge / Hytale mods, and cluster ARK servers from the same UI.