DDoS protection
Route supported game traffic through the ShieldFlare edge. The platform is being designed around protection workflows intended to help keep legitimate players connected during unwanted traffic events.
Network security A new layer of game server security
Your servers.
Our network.
ShieldFlare Game is being built to bring game server protection, infrastructure management and network visibility into one dedicated platform. Connect your servers, manage your resources and gain more control over the traffic reaching your infrastructure.
The platform is not publicly available yet. Features described here represent the intended platform capabilities.
ShieldFlare Game Network
Conceptual view of the intended traffic flow
PREVIEW
Incoming traffic
Players and connections
ShieldFlare Edge
Traffic protection layer
Game server
Your node and services
Untrusted traffic
Edge processing
Intended protected path
Platform capabilities
Everything around your game servers.
The goal is to give server owners a single place to manage protected IP addresses, infrastructure, traffic policies and server visibility, without having to piece together multiple disconnected tools.
Node management
Organise the machines that run your game servers. A central panel is intended to make it easier to register nodes, review their state and associate game services with the correct infrastructure.
InfrastructureDedicated IP resources
Manage dedicated IP addresses through a central allocation system. The intended lifecycle covers available, reserved, active and released resources, helping keep assignments organised.
IP managementLive infrastructure metrics
Planned monitoring includes bandwidth usage, CPU and memory consumption, active connections and node availability, giving operators better visibility into their infrastructure.
MonitoringGame Agent
A lightweight agent is planned for customer nodes. It is intended to communicate outbound with the platform, report node metrics and support server management without requiring arbitrary inbound management ports.
Node connectivityGame server overview
Keep track of game services, assigned ports, associated nodes and connection details from one dashboard instead of maintaining a separate overview for each machine.
Central dashboardPort and service routing
The planned architecture supports multiple game services on a node, with explicit port assignments and forwarding rules designed around each service's network requirements.
Traffic routingGame-specific controls
Planned controls include per-server protection thresholds, configurable block durations, geographic restrictions, trusted IP addresses and custom server MOTD options where supported.
Custom policiesIP and firewall controls
Manage blocked addresses, trusted sources and manual unblock actions through a central interface. The objective is to make security policy easier to inspect and maintain.
Access controlAttack history and events
A central history is planned for reviewing security events and attack activity. Future notifications may include email, push notifications and Discord webhooks.
Visibility and alertsCredits and service limits
The intended initial model integrates with ShieldFlare credits. Account usage and service limits are planned to be visible alongside the resources they apply to.
Account managementBuilt to expand
The longer-term direction includes additional edge locations, multi-node failover, historical analytics, API access and tools for hosting providers and resellers.
Future capabilitiesSecurity by design
More control over what reaches your servers.
Game infrastructure has different requirements from a standard website. Protocols, ports, connection patterns and legitimate player traffic all matter. ShieldFlare Game is being designed with those requirements in mind.
The goal is to bring network protection and operational controls closer together, so server owners can manage their services without losing sight of the traffic and infrastructure behind them.
- ✓Dedicated resource management
Keep IP assignments and game service configuration organised. - ✓Explicit access controls
Plan trusted IP lists, blocked address management and service-level policies. - ✓Node-aware monitoring
Connect infrastructure health with the services running on each node. - ✓Isolated account access
Design the platform around authenticated access, unique agent credentials and tenant separation.
Protection control overview
Concept interface
Traffic protection
Planned capability
Traffic and node metrics
Planned capability
IP allocation
Planned capability
Agent authentication
Planned capability
Security event history
Planned capability
Designed for operators
From one node to a managed network.
The platform is intended to support a practical workflow for game communities, independent server owners and hosting providers that need a clearer view of their protected infrastructure.
One panel for your infrastructure
View registered nodes, associated game servers, connection information and allocated IP resources from a central management interface.
Agent-based node connectivity
The planned Game Agent will establish an outbound connection to the platform. This is intended to simplify management when a node should not expose additional inbound management ports.
Account integration
The intended experience uses existing ShieldFlare accounts for sign-in, with platform-specific permissions and access to the relevant game services.
Configurable service policies
Keep game-specific traffic settings, access rules and service assignments together. The intention is to make changes easier to track and manage as infrastructure grows.
Intended workflow
How the platform is designed to fit together.
A simple operating model connects the control panel, customer infrastructure and the ShieldFlare edge.
01
Manage your account
Sign in through the planned ShieldFlare account integration and access the Game control panel.
02
Connect a node
Register a supported machine and connect it through the planned Game Agent workflow.
03
Configure game services
Associate IP resources, ports and game server settings with the relevant node.
04
Monitor and manage
Use the intended dashboard to review infrastructure metrics, service configuration and security events.
Part of the ShieldFlare ecosystem
One ecosystem. Dedicated game infrastructure.
ShieldFlare Game is intended to build on the wider ShieldFlare ecosystem, including account integration, IP resource management and shared edge infrastructure. Game-specific management will have its own dedicated interface and backend, designed around the requirements of game server operators.
Frequently asked questions
Before ShieldFlare Game launches.
A few details about the current status and the intended direction of the platform.
Why is this page showing?
ShieldFlare Game is currently under development. This page explains the intended platform and its planned capabilities while the main application is being prepared.
Can I create an account or add a game server right now?
The public platform is not available yet. Account integration, node registration and game server management are part of the intended experience. This page does not provide access to those functions.
Which games will be supported?
The platform is being designed for game server use cases, with routing and protection requirements varying by game and protocol. Specific supported games and protocols will need to be confirmed before launch.
Will I need to open management ports on my server?
The planned Game Agent is designed to initiate an outbound connection to the platform, reducing the need to expose additional inbound management ports. Actual requirements will depend on the final agent and network configuration.
Will ShieldFlare Game use my ShieldFlare account?
Integration with existing ShieldFlare accounts is part of the intended design. The final sign-in and permission model will be confirmed when the platform becomes available.
Will the platform have live metrics and attack history?
Node metrics, service visibility and security event history are planned capabilities. The visual examples on this page are illustrative and are not live telemetry.
When will ShieldFlare Game launch?
A public launch date has not been announced on this page. Follow ShieldFlare's official website for updates when more information becomes available.
Built around game server infrastructure
Protection and control, in one place.
ShieldFlare Game is being developed to make game server infrastructure easier to protect, operate and understand. The platform is not open to the public yet.