How to Pledge to a Server
Support your favorite gaming servers by sharing the monthly hosting costs with other community members.
⚡ Quick Start
- Browse servers at /servers
- Click on a server you want to support
- Click the "Make a Pledge" button
- Enter your monthly pledge amount
- Add a payment method if you haven't already
- Confirm your pledge
Step 1: Find a Server
Head to the Servers page and browse available gaming servers. You can filter by game type, region, or search for specific servers.
What to Look For:
- Game type you enjoy (Minecraft, Rust, ARK, etc.)
- Server region close to you for better ping
- Server tags matching your playstyle
- Funding progress and active pledgers
Step 2: Choose Your Pledge Amount
Click "Make a Pledge" on the server page. You can pledge between $2 and $30 per month.
💡 Pledge Amount Tips:
- $2-$5: Great for casual players or supporting multiple servers
- $5-$10: Standard pledge amount, helps significantly
- $10-$20: Generous support for your favorite server
- $20-$30: Maximum pledge, huge help to server owners
✨ The Magic of Optimization
When total pledges exceed the server cost, everyone pays LESS than they pledged! The system automatically optimizes to reduce everyone's payment while respecting pledge limits.
Step 3: Add Payment Method
If this is your first pledge, you'll need to add a payment method (credit/debit card).
Supported Cards:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
- Most international debit cards
🔒 Security:
All payment processing is handled by Stripe, a trusted payment processor used by millions of businesses worldwide. We never see or store your full card details.
Step 4: When You'll Be Charged
Each server owner sets their preferred payment date. You'll be charged 2 days before that date.
Example Timeline:
• Server withdrawal day: 15th of the month
• You get charged: 13th of the month
• Server owner receives payout: 15th of the month
📧 Email Receipts
You'll receive an email receipt from Stripe every time you're charged, showing the exact amount paid.
Managing Your Pledges
View Active Pledges
Go to your Dashboard to see all your active pledges and monthly totals.
Change Pledge Amount
Visit the server page and click "Change Pledge Amount" to update your monthly contribution.
Cancel a Pledge
You can cancel anytime by clicking "Remove Pledge" on the server page or in your dashboard.
⚠️ Cancellations take effect immediately. You won't be charged on the next billing cycle.
Update Payment Method
Visit Settings to update or change your payment card.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pledge to multiple servers?
Yes! You can pledge to as many servers as you want. Your dashboard will show your total monthly commitment.
What if I can't afford my pledge anymore?
You can cancel or reduce your pledge anytime. There's no commitment - we understand circumstances change!
What happens if my payment fails?
We'll retry the payment once. If it fails again, your pledge will be automatically cancelled and you can re-pledge when ready.
How does the optimization actually work?
When pledges exceed the server cost, the system calculates reduced payments for everyone while respecting individual pledge limits. Learn more in our Optimization Guide.
Can I get a refund?
Please review our Refund Policy for details on refund eligibility and process.