We're Gamers, Just Like You
Octohost was born out of frustration with overpriced, under-powered shared hosting. We built the service we always wanted — private VPS servers, no nonsense, prices that make sense.
Built by Gamers, for Gamers
It started with a simple question: why does running a Minecraft server for a few friends cost $20 a month on shared infrastructure that can barely handle the load? We spent years hosting on other platforms, and we kept hitting the same wall — sluggish servers, hidden add-ons, and support that took days to respond.
In late 2017, we stopped complaining and started building. Octohost launched in January 2018 with a single promise: every server gets its own isolated VPS, a dedicated IP, real SSD storage, and pricing that doesn't require a spreadsheet to understand.
Today we serve thousands of gamers across the US and Europe, and we're just getting started. The games in our library keep growing, and so do the features — but the philosophy never changes: private, fast, and fair.
Our Core Values
Every decision at Octohost flows from four simple principles.
Performance First
We run pure SSD storage, never spinning disks. Every server is isolated — your neighbours can't steal your RAM or CPU cycles.
Honest Pricing
No hidden fees, no tiers that gate features, no add-ons you have to buy to actually use the service. The price you see is the price you pay.
Security by Default
DDoS mitigation is included on every plan. Your game server IP is protected automatically — no extra configuration required.
Real Human Support
When something goes wrong, you talk to someone who plays games and understands your problem — not a bot reading from a script.
Meet the Team
Small but mighty. We're a lean team of engineers and gamers spread across the Pacific Northwest.
Colton Moore
Co-founder & CEO
Olivia Boucher
Co-founder & CTO
Jayden Thompson
Infrastructure Lead
Lucas King
Head of Support
Our Journey
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Q4'17
Founded in Seattle
Octohost, L.L.C. is incorporated. Development begins on the provisioning pipeline and AMP control panel integration.
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Jan'18
Public Launch
We go live with Minecraft support. First 100 servers spin up in the opening weekend.
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Feb'18
Weekly Billing & 5 New Games
Weekly billing rolls out. Garry's Mod, ARMA 3, Team Fortress 2, ARK, and Rust join the supported games roster.
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Mar'18
European Data Center
We open a Frankfurt node, cutting latency for European players in half.
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Now
Growing Fast
2,400+ active servers across three regions. More games, more features, same honest pricing.
Ready to Play?
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