Running a game server is exciting — until real life gets busy.
Maybe your group is taking a break.
Maybe you're waiting for the next major update.
Maybe your players just need some time away.
But shutting down a server completely can feel risky.
What happens to your world?
Your mods?
Your configuration?
That’s where Reserve Mode comes in.
Reserve Mode allows you to pause your server while keeping everything intact, so you can return whenever you're ready — without starting over.
What is reserve mode?
Reserve Mode is a feature that allows you to temporarily pause your game server while preserving all files, worlds, and configurations.
Instead of deleting your server or paying full price while it sits unused, Reserve Mode lets you keep your server stored safely for a small monthly cost.
When Reserve Mode is enabled:
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Your server stops running
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Your world files remain intact
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Your configurations and mods are preserved
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Your data stays stored on our system
When you're ready to return, you simply reactivate the server and everything continues exactly where you left off.
Why players use reserve mode
Many communities don't play the same game year-round.
Games like DayZ, Valheim, or Minecraft often have natural breaks between play sessions, wipes, or major updates.
Reserve Mode is ideal for situations like:
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Waiting for a new game update
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Taking a break between seasons
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Pausing a server while planning a relaunch
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Waiting for your community to return
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Keeping a server world safe while not actively playing
Instead of losing your progress, you simply pause the server and return later.
The biggest benefit: you keep everything
One of the biggest frustrations server owners face is losing months of work.
World builds.
Custom settings.
Mod setups.
Player progress.
Reserve Mode prevents that.
Everything stays exactly as it was when you paused the server:
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World saves
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Player inventories
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Mod lists
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Configuration files
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Admin settings
Nothing is wiped. Nothing is lost.
When you restart the server, your community can pick up right where they left off.
When should you use reserve mode?
Reserve Mode is particularly useful when you know you'll return to a server later but don't need it running right now.
Some common examples include:
Waiting for a major game update
Large updates can sometimes break mods or require server adjustments. Reserve Mode lets you pause your server until everything stabilizes.
Seasonal communities
Some servers run in seasons. You might host an active wipe for a few months, then take a break before the next season begins.
Reserve Mode keeps your setup safe during that downtime.
Community breaks
Sometimes your players simply move on to other games for a while. Instead of cancelling and rebuilding everything later, Reserve Mode keeps your server ready.
Planning a relaunch
Many server owners pause their server while:
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redesigning gameplay
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preparing new mods
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building new worlds
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organizing events
Reserve Mode keeps everything preserved while you prepare.
How reserve mode saves you money
Running a full server while no one is playing can feel unnecessary.
Reserve Mode offers a simple alternative.
For $3.99 per month, your server is paused but preserved.
This means you can:
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Keep your world files safe
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Avoid paying full server costs
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Resume your server anytime
It’s essentially secure storage for your entire server setup.
How to enable reserve mode
Activating Reserve Mode is quick and easy.
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Log in to your account on the Imperium website
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Navigate to the Store
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Purchase Reserve Mode
During the checkout process, you’ll be asked to provide:
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Your server name
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Your server IP
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Your server port
Once Reserve Mode is activated, your server will be paused and all of your data will remain safely stored, including your world files, settings, and configurations.
When you're ready to return, simply disable Reserve Mode and restart your server to continue exactly where you left off.
Who should use reserve mode?
Reserve Mode is perfect for:
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community server owners
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seasonal server projects
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event servers
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modded server setups
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long-term world preservation
If you've spent time building a server, Reserve Mode ensures that work never disappears.
Final thoughts
Game communities move in waves.
Players gather.
They explore.
They take breaks.
Reserve Mode respects that rhythm.
Instead of forcing you to cancel your server or keep paying for unused resources, it gives you the best of both worlds:
Pause your server.
Keep everything safe.
Return when you're ready.
If you're unsure whether Reserve Mode is right for your server, our team and community members are always happy to help in the Imperium Discord.
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