Return to Moria Server: Dedicated Co-op Hosting (2026 Guide)
Delving into the depths of Moria with friends, reclaiming the ancient dwarven kingdom, mining, forging and surviving the darkness together: that's where The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria truly shines. Co-op sits at the heart of the game — but a player-hosted session and a true persistent dedicated server are two completely different experiences. This 2026 guide covers everything about Return to Moria hosting: co-op vs dedicated, the power you need, step-by-step setup and the settings that matter.
Player-hosted co-op or dedicated server?
Player-hosted
Simple, but the expedition stops the moment the host logs off — no way to keep digging without them.
Performance tied to their PC, with latency for the rest of the dwarven company.
Progress locked whenever they're away, and saves stored on a single machine.
Dedicated server
Your Moria stays open 24/7: every member of the company can play and progress whenever they want, and your base and tunnels stay right where you left them.
Stable performance and automatic backups.
Full control over the world and its rules.
How much RAM for a Return to Moria server?
Company of 2 to 8 players: 4 GB of RAM and 2 vCPUs deliver a smooth experience.
Big builds and long expeditions: keep some storage headroom — a well-mined Moria grows fast.
On Game-Servers, the Return to Moria Pro plan (4 GB) comfortably covers a full company, hosted in France.
Create your server in minutes
No bare-metal machine, no SteamCMD, no port forwarding. On Game-Servers, everything happens in the configurator:
Pick your plan and the power to match the size of your company.
Select your region — hosted in France, with live ping measurement.
Name your server and launch: online in under two minutes.
You can even start with a free trial to test your expedition with friends before committing.
The settings that matter
Name, password and difficulty to keep the expedition private or open it up to your community.
Player count based on your plan.
FTP file access for full control.
Automatic backups and updates
A reclaimed Moria means hours of exploring and building: automatic backups protect it around the clock. And the update pipeline is fully automatic — as soon as a new version of Return to Moria drops, your server follows without you lifting a finger, and the company reconnects as usual.
Inviting your friends
Your friends join the server through the connection address in your control panel, anytime. No need to leave a PC running: the expedition is always waiting for you.
FAQ
Where are the servers hosted?
In France. Ping is measured live in the configurator before your server is created.
Can I try before I pay?
Yes: a free trial lets you spin up a real Return to Moria server and test it with your friends.
What happens when the game gets updated?
Nothing to do on your end: the update is deployed automatically and your server stays on the latest version.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, the monthly plan has no commitment. 3- and 6-month terms come with discounted rates.
Ready to reclaim Moria?
A persistent expedition, hosted in France, always up to date and ready in two minutes: that's all you need to head into the depths with your company, with zero technical hassle.
👉 Launch your Return to Moria server — free trial, no credit card
