Banana Shooter Server HostingBanana Shooter Server Hosting
Run your own community server with the Banana Shooter Dedicated Server (BSDS): add a login token, pick Workshop maps and drop Lua scripts into AutoRun.
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Select from our wide range of optimized game servers. Each server is configured for maximum performance and comes with DDoS protection.
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Bronze 4GB
Silver 6GB
Gold 8GB
Platinum 10GB
Diamond 12GB
Emerald 16GB
Xtreme 32GB
Which Banana Shooter Plan Is Right for You?
Compare recommended use, plan hardware and monthly prices.
| Plan | Recommended for | Hardware | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 4GB | Friend group, standard map pool (recommended)4 GB RAM and 50 GB NVMe comfortably cover a standard BSDS setup. | 4 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 4 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 50 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺240.00/mo |
| Silver 6GB | Workshop pool plus Lua scriptsExtra memory headroom for a long map list and a few scripts. | 4 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 6 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 60 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺345.00/mo |
| Gold 8GB | Public community server full every eveningA safe buffer at peak hours; still 4 vCores. | 4 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 8 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 70 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺440.00/mo |
| Platinum 10GB | More than Banana Shooter needsThe extra RAM and 100 GB disk rarely get used by this game. | 4 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 10 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 100 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺530.00/mo |
| Diamond 12GB | More than Banana Shooter needsMore memory on the same 4 vCores; one BSDS server will not use it. | 4 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 12 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 110 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺617.50/mo |
| Emerald 16GB | Not recommendedThe extra vCores make no clear difference to a single server process. | 6 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 16 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 120 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺840.00/mo |
| Xtreme 32GB | Not recommended12 vCores and 32 GB sit far above what this game needs. | 12 vCore Ryzen 9950X · 32 GB DDR5 6000MHz · 200 GB NVMe SSD Samsung 990 PRO | ₺1520.00/mo |
Why TheCrewHost for Banana Shooter?
A Banana Shooter server is managed through its files, so these features are about making those files easy to handle.
One Config.json for settings
Login_Token, VAC_Secure and the scheduled restart options all sit in Config.json inside the server folder. Open it in the panel's file manager and edit it right in the browser.
Hand-picked Workshop maps
Set enabled to true in SteamWorkshopConfig.json and list map IDs, comma-separated, in fileUlongIds. The server downloads those maps by itself the next time it starts.
Server scripts via Lua/AutoRun
Lua scripts you drop into the Lua/AutoRun folder load together with the server. Upload them over SFTP and restart from the panel after each change.
Scheduled restarts
Use Enable_Scheduled_Shutdown and Scheduled_Restart_Time to restart the server at, say, 02:00 every night, while Scheduled_Restart_Warnings shows players a heads-up first.
VAC plus free DDoS protection
The VAC_Secure setting runs the server with Valve Anti-Cheat. On the network side, free DDoS protection comes standard with every plan to keep your community server reachable.
Ryzen 9 9950X and NVMe
In busy firefights the server simulation leans on single-core speed. The Ryzen 9 9950X and NVMe storage also cut the wait when Workshop maps load and when the map changes.
Banana Shooter server hosting at TheCrewHost starts at ₺240.00 ($6.00) per month and gets you a Banana Shooter Dedicated Server (BSDS) install running on a Ryzen 9 9950X in İstanbul. All of the server's settings live in the Config.json file in its own folder, the Workshop map list lives in SteamWorkshopConfig.json, and server-side Lua scripts go in the Lua/AutoRun folder. Add your login token and the server shows up in the in-game community server list; skip it and the server is only visible on LAN. You can reach every file through the panel's file manager or over SFTP.
How does a Banana Shooter server work?
Every Banana Shooter multiplayer server runs on the Banana Shooter Dedicated Server tool, BSDS for short. BSDS is published on Steam as a separate tool from the game and can be installed and updated with SteamCMD, with the server files sitting under a BSDS folder.
Each server gets its own directory under the Servers folder. The +ServerName value in the launch script sets the name of that folder, not the name players see in game; this small detail is the thing first-time hosts mix up most. Inside the server folder you will find Config.json, SteamWorkshopConfig.json, Lua/AutoRun and Workshop/Content.
Those files are generated the first time the server starts. After that you stop the server, edit the files and start it again. In the panel that loop takes a few clicks: open Config.json in the file manager, save, and hit restart.
Will a Banana Shooter server show up without a login token?
No. A server without a login token (GSLT) is only visible on LAN and never appears in the in-game community server list. If you want anyone to be able to find it, this step is required.
To create a token, go to steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers and make a new game server account using Banana Shooter's App ID, 1949740. Writing which server the token belongs to in the memo field saves confusion later. Keep the code private; if you lose it, you can view it again on the same page.
Paste the code between the quotation marks of the Login_Token parameter in Config.json in your server folder. The VAC_Secure setting in the same file controls whether the server runs with Valve Anti-Cheat, and on a public community server it is worth keeping on. Save the file, restart, and the server starts appearing in the list.
How do you add Workshop maps to the server?
Workshop maps are managed through SteamWorkshopConfig.json. First set enabled to true, then list the Workshop IDs of the maps you want in the fileUlongIds field, separated by commas. You can take each ID from the address of the map's Workshop page.
There is one behavior to plan around: turning on Workshop mode removes the game's standard maps from the pool, and the server plays only the Workshop maps you picked. So when you build the pool, include enough maps to keep players happy, including ones that can stand in for the official favorites.
On its next start the server downloads the maps into steamapps/workshop/content/1949740. Any time you add or remove a map, the change takes effect after a restart. Community maps built with Banana Shooter's own map editor are published through the Workshop too, so you can also make a map yourself and run it on your server.
Using Lua scripts and scheduled restarts
A Banana Shooter server runs the Lua scripts you put in the Lua/AutoRun folder of its server directory. Upload community scripts or your own over SFTP and restart to load them. If a script misbehaves, removing the file from that folder and restarting is the fastest way back to a clean server.
The Enable_Scheduled_Shutdown and Scheduled_Restart_Time settings in Config.json make the server restart itself at a set time each day. The time is written in the form "T02:00:00", and Scheduled_Restart_Warnings defines the warnings players see before the restart. Refreshing a long-running community server at the quietest hour is a good habit.
The official documentation also notes that BSDS sometimes finishes installing without every file in place. If your server will not start because of missing files, copy the output from the panel console and open a ticket with our support team so we can look at it together.
Which plan does a Banana Shooter server need?
For a group of friends or a small community, Bronze 4GB is enough. The Banana Shooter server simulates a cartoon-style game that is not heavy, and 4 GB of RAM with 50 GB of NVMe comfortably covers the standard map pool.
If you enable Workshop mode with a large map pool and run a few Lua scripts at the same time, Silver 6GB gives you more memory headroom. For a public community server that fills up every evening, Gold 8GB provides a safe buffer at peak hours.
Plans above that are more than Banana Shooter needs. Everything from Bronze to Diamond comes with the same 4 vCores, and a single BSDS server gains little from the extra cores on Emerald and Xtreme. Since you can move to a higher plan from the panel at any time, starting small and growing with your community is the sensible path.
How do players join your Banana Shooter server?
Once the login token is in place, the server appears in the in-game community server list under the name set in Config.json, and players join by picking it from the list. Choose a name your community will recognize, because the folder name you gave with +ServerName never shows up there.
If the server is not listed, check three things: that Login_Token is pasted correctly, that the token was created with Banana Shooter's App ID 1949740, and that the server was restarted after the change. The problem is almost always one of those three.
With the server in İstanbul, players in Türkiye get low latency, and it is generally a good location for players joining from Europe, the Middle East and the Caucasus too. If your community gathers on Discord, announcing the server name and Workshop map list there helps new players find you.
How to Set Up a Banana Shooter Server
- 1
Pick a plan for your community size
Bronze 4GB covers a friend group or small community. If you plan a large Workshop pool and Lua scripts, start on Silver 6GB.
- 2
Let BSDS install after payment
Once your payment clears, BSDS installs automatically and your server appears in gamepanel.hostingmerkezi.net. The first start creates the server folder and its config files.
- 3
Create a login token for App ID 1949740
Generate a token for Banana Shooter at steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers and paste it into the Login_Token parameter in Config.json.
- 4
Finish your Config.json settings
Decide on VAC_Secure, optionally turn on nightly restarts with Enable_Scheduled_Shutdown and set Scheduled_Restart_Time to match your players' schedule.
- 5
Add Workshop maps and Lua scripts
Set enabled to true in SteamWorkshopConfig.json, list map IDs in fileUlongIds, upload Lua scripts to Lua/AutoRun and restart the server.
- 6
Find your server and announce it
Search the community server list for your server name, confirm it appears and share it on your Discord. If it is missing, recheck the token and App ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
What people ask when opening a Banana Shooter community server: login tokens, Workshop, Lua and choosing a plan.
What does a Banana Shooter server cost?
How much RAM does a Banana Shooter server need?
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What happens to the standard maps when I enable Workshop?
Can I add Lua scripts to my server?
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Do you provide backups and DDoS protection?
Can I upgrade as my community grows?
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