I highly recommend Nodecraft ( https://nodecraft.com/ ) for hosting a Starbound server if you do not wish to host your own! The cheapest plan should be enough for 1-3 people. Source: over 2 years ago

The simplest solution is to use a online game hosting service. I used to use https://nodecraft.com which worked very well for us. There are others as well of course. Source: over 2 years ago

Also, you should be able to ask your server company to assist you with that. Have you tried? If they arent helpful or dont have a good way to communicate I would consider moving. You are not just paying for the resources but also for the support. I highly recommend NodeCraft for hosting these type of servers. Their support is quick and helpful and they give you a lot of tools to work with. Additionally, their... Source: almost 3 years ago

You can set up a server so that access to the world is constant without relying on a host player to open the world to LAN. Tutorials can be found on the wiki. You can also find server hosting sites, such as Nitrado, which can vary in price though some are free to use. Source: about 3 years ago

Here is the site where you’ll rent the server: https://server.nitrado.net/usa/rent-gameserver. Source: about 3 years ago

The easiest way is to purchase a Realm or a server via a hosting company. I've personally used Nitrado and it's decent and fairly cheap. There are also free hosting sites available, such as Aternos. Source: about 3 years ago