
SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Hosting
Multiplayer horror where players take on different roles in a secret facility. Host your SCP server with enterprise-grade performance.
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WHY WINTERNODE
Why Host SCP: Secret Laboratory with WinterNode
Real features, real values—see how we compare
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Tier of Quality | Yes | Yes | No | |
No CPU/Thread Limits | No | No | No | |
Automatic Backups | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
45 Day Backup Retention | Yes | No | No | No |
NVMe SSD Storage + Free Expansion | Yes | Yes | No | |
Price per GB of RAM | $1.99/GB | $5.99/GB Higher (worse) | $3.00/GB Higher (worse) | $2.83/GB Higher (worse) |
*Fair Usage Policy applies. See terms for details.
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Tier of Quality | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
No CPU/Thread Limits | Yes | No | No | No |
Automatic Backups | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
45 Day Backup Retention | Yes | No | No | No |
NVMe SSD Storage + Free Expansion | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Price per GB of RAM | $1.99/GB | $5.99/GB Higher (worse) | $3.00/GB Higher (worse) | $2.83/GB Higher (worse) |
*Fair Usage Policy applies. See terms for details.
FLEXIBLE PRICING
Choose Your SCP: Secret Laboratory Package
No compromises, no tiers of quality. Pick the RAM you need, everything else is unlimited.
- Unmetered CPU*
- 12 Hour Backups
- Unmetered NVMe Storage*
- Unmetered MySQL Databases*
- Upgrade Anytime (prorated)
CONTROL PANEL
SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Control Panel
We provide an industry-leading control panel with top-tier speed, usability, features, and reliability.
Experience the power of our control panel with your game server
INFRASTRUCTURE
Built for SCP: Secret Laboratory Performance
Enterprise-grade infrastructure optimized for SCP: Secret Laboratory hosting
Server Performance
AMD Ryzen
High-performance CPUs for smooth horror multiplayer.
NVMe Storage
Lightning Fast
Ultra-fast loading and seamless gameplay.
Setup Time
Under 60 Seconds
Instant deployment and quick start.
Data Centers
8 Global Locations
Worldwide coverage for horror communities.
DDoS Protection
Enterprise Grade
Multi-layered security protection.
Uptime
99.9% Guaranteed
Reliable hosting with industry-leading uptime.
PING TEST
Global Network Performance
Test your connection speed to our SCP: Secret Laboratory servers worldwide
NEED HELP?
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our SCP: Secret Laboratory hosting services
Yes! We have full support for EXILED plugins and custom modifications. You can easily install and manage plugins through our control panel.
We never limit player slots - you can set as many as you want! However, you may experience performance issues with lower amounts of memory. Our plans can be upgraded or downgraded at any point to match your player count and performance needs.
Absolutely! You have full control over SCP spawn rates, round timers, class distributions, and other gameplay mechanics through our control panel.
Yes, we perform automated backups twice daily and retain them for 45 days. You can also create your own backups at any time through SFTP or the file manager.
No setup fees! Your server will be deployed instantly after payment confirmation and you can start your SCP horror experience right away.
Our One Tier approach gives you access to high performance hosting without an upsell. This means you get the performance you expect for less.
No. We use a fair-usage model instead of hard CPU caps, which means your server can use the resources it needs when it needs them - like during chunk generation or player surges. We actively manage our node health to make sure that burst capacity is always available. For full hardware details, see our server hardware specifications page in the help center.
Every plan includes a baseline storage allocation on NVMe SSDs, and if you need more, we'll increase it for free - just open a ticket. Automated backups are stored separately and don't count toward your allocation.
Yes, your server runs 24/7 regardless of whether players are connected. It's always available for players to join at any time. All servers include DDoS protection and are backed by a 99.9% uptime guarantee.
SCP:SL rounds are intense, with 30+ players, dynamic events, and real-time interactions happening simultaneously. Running this on a home connection means your gameplay degrades as player count climbs. Dedicated SCP: Secret Laboratory server hosting provides the network stability and processing power to handle full lobbies without rubber-banding, dropped connections, or lag spikes during critical moments.
EXILED plugins install through your server's file manager or SFTP access. You upload the plugin DLLs to the EXILED plugins folder, configure them via YAML config files, and restart. Adding custom roles, new SCP abilities, or gameplay modifiers is straightforward. Plugin conflicts are usually resolved through load order adjustments in the config.
Northwood verification makes your server appear on the official SCP:SL server list, which is essential for attracting players. You need a static IP and a server that stays online consistently. Dedicated hosting provides both by default. The verification process involves requesting a token through Northwood's system and adding it to your server config through the file manager.
SCP:SL rounds with 30 or more players generate significant network traffic and CPU load from ability usage and positional updates. Plan for at least 4GB of RAM for a full server, though lighter rounds can run on less. The bigger bottleneck is usually network quality rather than raw power - stable routing and low latency matter more than maximum bandwidth.
RESOURCES
Guides & Resources
Everything you need to get started with SCP: Secret Laboratory
How to Connect to Your SCP: Secret Laboratory Server
Learn how to connect to SCP:SL servers using Direct Connect or the Public Server List, with steps for server verification and WinterNode server tips.
Read guide Getting StartedSCP: Secret Laboratory Server Quick Start Guide
Set up your SCP: Secret Laboratory server with initial console prompts, assign roles, and manage permissions for owners, admins, and moderators on...
Read guide TutorialHow to Verify Your SCP: Secret Laboratory Server
Get your SCP: Secret Laboratory server verified and listed on the public server list with configuration steps, auto-verification, and troubleshooting.
Read guide ReferenceSCP: Secret Laboratory Server Options
Configure your SCP: Secret Laboratory server with the WinterNode Game Panel, including branch, branch password, and auto update options for easy...
Read guideHow to Set Up an SCP: Secret Laboratory Server in 2026
How to host an SCP:SL server. Covers self-hosted setup via SteamCMD, managed hosting, server verification, and Remote Admin.
Read article GuideBest EXILED Plugins for Your SCP:SL Server in 2026
Best EXILED plugins for SCP:SL servers. Covers admin tools, custom factions, gameplay mods, quality of life, and installation.
Read article GuideHow Much RAM Does an SCP: Secret Laboratory Server Need?
RAM recommendations for SCP:SL servers based on player count and plugins. Why SCP:SL is different from other games and when to upgrade.
Read article GuideSCP: Secret Laboratory Server Settings That Actually Matter
SCP:SL server settings that matter, grouped by server type. Casual, competitive, and roleplay configs plus Remote Admin setup.
Read articleTESTIMONIALS
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See what our customers are saying about their SCP hosting experience
Koronovannyy
Site - 32 an SCP : SL Roleplay Server.
Excellent and dedicated support. When my server couldn't be set up properly due to an outside issue the support had done everything within their power, and I mean everything. As much as they couldn't resolve the issue, due to a issue to do with the official game makers!! Not to do with an issue with the providers of WinterNode, they had still exhausted all options until they were 100% sure that it was not an issue they could resolve, and directed me to the correct resources to have my issue resolved. The game panel is also incredibly easy to use and has some lovely design. With server info and diagnostics for memory usage and CPU usage very well displayed and quite quick with updates. WinterNode is also incredibly affordable for a good server plan, especially for new server owners. As well as customizable with the pricing - being able to switch between levels of RAM available to buy ranging from 2GB to 25GB typically. WinterNode also provides a nice range of countries to select for their servers, including the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Germany, Finland and France. WinterNode also provides services for premium-tier Discord Bots, VPS Hosting, Game hosting and Web Hosting. For game hosting, WinterNode provides game servers from commonly large games including Minecraft, Terraria, ARK : Survival Evolved, Palworld and Hytale. Alongside less typically provided games, like SCP : Secret Laboratory which is what I am personally hosting using WinterNode. In my opinion WinterNode has easily outpaced larger service providers like Shockbyte, Bisect and other large titles. I would like to finish this by shouting out Darius from the support team, thank you for using quite the abundance of options you had attempted on my server. As much as it was not resolved, that can not be blamed on you but on Northwood (The creators of SCP:SL) haha.
Haydn T.
Cannot commend Brandon and the team enough, he got us all up and running since the mod we wanted to play wasn't on the one click install options. Would massively recommend winternode to those who aren't very competent at setting up Minecraft servers! 10/10
Nero N.
Great server hosting. Holds up mods perfectly and never experience lag or hiccups!
Ronald M.
Brandon helped me get my server changed over to a different game with zero friction. He also came to the rescue on troubleshooting a modpack that wasn't in their Modpack Manager utility yet and kept me in the loop every step of the way. Great, prompt, knowledgeable service.
Kayden J.
One of best servers to host from. Experience no lag whatsoever!
Jacob R.
This was a great service. It would consistently run smoothly for us as long as we refreshed it once a week. That being with 4 people spending an average of 4 hours a day of active playing/building. Super Great option if no one in your group has a reliable rig/connection to host with.
lilidicium
Server hosting experience was smooth, no complaints there, which is an automatic 4/5 stars. Once I read one of WinterNode's newsletters and realized that they don't take investor money and don't raise prices, that raised it to a 5/5. Please support them!
James H.
Fast, clear responses that have always been helpful
Martin C.
Very pleased with the help i have received from Brandon and Darius. I was losing my mind and about to give up after frustratingly trying to get my world save on to the new server host. I eventually managed to do it but with lots of amazing help. I would still be stuck without them and I am extremely grateful for everything. (side note: the price of the server for what you get is less than half of what i had already paid for from a different server host. i am glad i decided to find somewhere else even though i had already paid for the previous server for the month but the change is more than worth it to me.)
Radhiyya I.
I used this service from Indonesia to host a Discord bot, but unfortunately the server location is too far from my region. This resulted in higher latency and slower response times, which affected the bot’s performance, especially for real-time commands. The setup process was fairly straightforward, and the service itself worked as expected, but the distance to the server made it less ideal for my use case. For applications like Discord bots that rely on quick responses, server location plays a big role. In terms of uptime, there were occasional unexpected downtimes. However, I appreciate that the support team was quite responsive and helpful whenever issues occurred. It may still be a good option for users closer to their server regions, but for users in Indonesia, I recommend choosing a provider with servers in Asia for better performance.
snag A.
good price, easy to setup, easy to mod, little to no interruptions
Sanya B.
Its just easy and works flawlessly, supports always good and affordable.
OLD M.
very good serves and friendly staff 10/10
Bryce S.
Minecraft Files
So many amazing things about WinterNode, First off the pricing is amazing I believe it’s the cheapest on the market and they hold up to the standards they say if I ask for 8gb of memory they gave me 8.2gb they are always making sure I get what I paid for! Next the best thing about it is there Quality of service and Friendliness!!! They respond in less then an hour and are willing to run you step by step and explain why they do the things the way they do it!! They are also really friendly probably the most friendly service I have ever had! I used a discord ticket and they got back to me within the hour! They helped solve problems and ran the extra mile to make sure it worked!!! Brandon helped me on discord that guy is so amazing kind and friendly Honesly you need to give him a raise!!! Best customer service ever!!!
Conner M.
It does what it says on the tin, all upfront and it will be what you wanted, if its not you can upgrade or downgrade.
michael Y.
Great service, great servers
Consumer
The people that helped deal with my server issues were top notch, all kind and helpful to a fault 10/10 would recommend
jody H.
loved it and how lets u use a trial amazing
Shawn
Good server hosting experience, Needs some knowledge on how to run if you are running an odd game like vintage story but customer service was nice and server was easy to adjust if needed.
Rayna
Great customer service. They give good instructions and customizability through their management panels.
Lonewolf
Easy to set up, fun to figure out alone and great help from the official Discord server.
Lesbians
they literally spent days assisting me in restoring a corrupted server file T^T they are so kind literally the best customer service ive ever experienced
Devin B.
After the fall of Ramshard, Winternode came to be our go-to server hosting for Minecraft. Support was quick, servers were always running, with no downtown and a lot of fun and easy setup. I would recommend Winternode to anyone looking to host some kind of video game server, especially Minecraft.
AhMilly
10/10 support absolutely affordable servers id say so worth the money for me every month <3 you guys are the best for making really affordable server hostings i thank you for that
V3X1F1ED
Ruins SMP
It’s amazing. I had an issue and somebody answered as soon as i made a ticket. It’s super cheap and so easy to set up. This deserves 5 stars
Italo M.
good hosting for low price
Aleksander K.
The support system is fast and simple, the best support people ive ever had Thank you! I highly recomend winternode!
Conre C.
the UI is easy to understand although there are times that the server can run slow but it's just a terraria game, we dont require lower pings so it did not matter that much
Frank P.
Always get quickly, friendly, and helpfully advice. They may not have all the answers when it comes to certain mods but they will always lead you in the right direction. I have nothing but good things to say when it came to an easy setup and ticketing system as well and any question I had. I highly recommend them for their positive attitudes and their competitive pricing!
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