Run Dedicated Game Servers as a Windows Service on Windows
Gamers hate downtime. Clans hate babysitting servers. FireDaemon lets you run any dedicated Windows game server as a Windows Service so it keeps running after logoff or reboot, restarts automatically after crashes, and stays manageable without manual intervention. Your servers run in the background, reliably, and recover on their own when something goes wrong.
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Free Gaming Clan License Program
FireDaemon offers free licenses to qualifying non commercial gaming clans and communities. This program exists to support real gaming infrastructure while building long term partnerships with active communities.
This is not a trial. Approved clans receive free licenses while eligibility requirements remain met.
How the Free Gaming Plan Works
To qualify, your gaming clan or community must meet all of the following requirements:
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Operate an active gaming related website or community page
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Publish original gaming or server related content
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Provide a permanent, publicly visible backlink to FireDaemon
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No parked domains, private pages, link farms, or redirect links
You must also meet at least one of the following activity thresholds:
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5,000 or more monthly page views
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500 or more registered forum members
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1,000 or more Discord or community members
Backlinks must be live and verifiable before approval.
License Scope and Conditions
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Free licenses apply to FireDaemon Pro and FireDaemon Fusion
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Free licenses cover up to 5 Windows servers, workstations, or virtual machines per gaming clan
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Licenses are limited to gaming related server use
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Licenses are non transferable
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No resale, hosting resale, or commercial monetization
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FireDaemon may review eligibility periodically
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Licenses may be revoked if eligibility requirements are no longer met
Why FireDaemon Is Free for Gaming Communities
Gaming clans run real infrastructure. Always online servers, automated restarts, scheduled maintenance, and remote monitoring are operational requirements, not luxuries. FireDaemon provides the same tooling used in professional Windows environments and makes it available to qualifying gaming communities in exchange for visibility and attribution.
If you run serious servers, FireDaemon gives you serious control.
Windows Game Server Management Features
FireDaemon Pro and Fusion provide the core infrastructure gaming clans actually need for uptime, automation, and visibility.
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Run any dedicated game server as a Windows Service
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Automatic restart after crashes, hangs, or unexpected shutdowns
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Remote monitoring and control through a browser dashboard
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Manage multiple game servers from one interface
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Scheduled restarts and maintenance windows
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Low CPU and memory usage for stable performance
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Crash, hang, and fail detection with automatic recovery
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Full logging including stdout, stderr, and Windows Event logs
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Scriptable command line and configurable GUI
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Service dependencies and startup conditions
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Automatic recovery after Windows reboots
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Run services under local, domain, virtual, or managed service accounts
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Interactive service visibility when required
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Job grouping and process prioritization
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Integrated Windows Service Control Manager recovery
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Extensive documentation and setup guides included
Run any Game Server Program as a Windows Service.
FireDaemon Pro lets you turn any dedicated game server program into a background service on Windows. Your server runs reliably even when you’re not logged in, stays out of the way, and can automatically recover from crashes—giving you a stable, always-on game environment.
Service Creation & Control
Create Windows Services running applications, programs and scripts written in any language.
Advanced Monitoring
Proactively monitor your game server / program / application restarting it if it hangs or crashes.
Service Scheduling
Comprehensive scheduling allowing you to run your game server / program persistently or on demand.
Comprehensive Configuration
Take control of your service with numerous configuration items.