7 Days to Die server hosting
Survive the horde night together.
Build, loot and hold the line with your group. Paste your V3 sandbox code for blood moons, loot and difficulty, pick your world and play, with console crossplay if you want it.
Staying longer? Subscribe and get 50% off your first month
- DDoS protected
- 24/7 support
- Live the moment you pay
- Split the billUp to 10 friends, own cards
- Custom plansAny RAM up to 32 GB
- Rent once or subscribe3 days to 1 year
- Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
- Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever
Pick your 7DTD plan
Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.
Average Concurrent Players
4How many usually play at once.
Mods or plugins
Vanilla, as the game ships.
Try It Out
3 daysAbout $2.50 a day. Nothing renews.
Like it? Switch to a subscription from your panel and keep your world.
- Up to 8 players
- Unlimited RAMThere is no RAM to pick. We size your server's memory to how many play and the mods you run, and adjust it when you raise your player count.
7DTD Phase
30 daysThen $29.99/mo. Cancel any time.
Split 4 ways: $4.26 each for the first month
- Up to 8 players
- Unlimited RAMThere is no RAM to pick. We size your server's memory to how many play and the mods you run, and adjust it when you raise your player count.
The Legend
1 yearBilled $119.96 for your first year, then $239.92 a year.
You save $224.92 over a year of monthly payments
Split 4 ways: $2.54 each a month
- Up to 8 players
- Unlimited RAMThere is no RAM to pick. We size your server's memory to how many play and the mods you run, and adjust it when you raise your player count.
- Every plan:
- Always on DDoS protection
- 24/7 support from real people
- Low ping game hardware
- Live the moment you pay
7DTD server hosting at a glance
| Price | From $5.00 for 3 days with no subscription. Monthly plans from $19.99, cancel any time, 50% off your first month for new customers |
|---|---|
| Plans | 8 GB (8 slots), 12 GB (16 slots), 16 GB (32 slots) |
| Players | Up to 32 player slots |
| Crossplay | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Server types | PC, Crossplay |
| Mods | XML modlets, Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy, Rebirth, Older game branches for mods |
| Paying together | Split the bill with up to 10 friends, everyone pays their own share |
What comes set up on a 7DTD server
Blood moon your way
Build your rules in the V3 Sandbox Options screen and paste the code in the panel.
Crossplay or modded
Let PlayStation and Xbox friends join, or turn off anti-cheat for overhaul mods.
Backups before horde night
Just in case the base does not hold.
A look inside 7DTD
Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.
How much RAM does a 7DTD server need?
Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.
| Your server | RAM | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla, up to 8 players on Navezgane or a random world | 8 GB | Starter$19.99/mo |
| Light mods, or 8 to 16 players | 12 GB | Standard$29.99/mo |
| Overhaul mods, big random worlds, or 16 players and up | 16 GB | Pro$39.99/mo |
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7DTD Server
play.gamezservers.com:26900
[12:00:00] Starting 7 Days to Die server
[12:00:03] Loading world
[12:00:06] Server started on port 26900
[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.
Power
7DTD actions
How to join your 7DTD server
On PC
- 1
Launch 7 Days to Die on the same game version as your server.
- 2
Click Join a Game on the main menu.
- 3
Click Connect to IP, type
203.0.113.2426900 - 4
Type the password if you set one. Next time, find the server by its name in the server browser.
On Xbox or PlayStation
- 1
Console players can only join a server whose server type is Crossplay. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are supported.
- 2
Open Join a Game from the main menu and search the server browser for
My 7DTD Server. Consoles can not connect by IP. - 3
Select the server and type the password if you set one.
Common problems
IP and port go in separate boxes
Type 203.0.113.2426900
Version mismatch
Your game must be on the same version as the server. Press Server version in the panel to see it. If the server runs an older branch for mods, pick that branch under Betas in the game's Steam properties.
First start takes a while
A new random world is generated on the first start, which can take 10 minutes or more on big sizes. The console shows its progress. Wait until the panel shows the server running.
Make yourself admin
Join the server, then press Make admin in the panel and type your in game name. Admins can use the in game console with F1.
Console friends can not see the server
Set the server type to Crossplay and keep mods out. Consoles also hide servers whose sandbox settings are far from normal, like very high loot or XP, so try the defaults if it still does not show.
Server not responding
Make sure the server is online. Servers sleep after 4 days with nobody playing, and anyone with access can start them again from the dashboard in one click.
Use the server address
Do not use localhost, 127.0.0.1 or your own IP from a home hosting guide. Copy the exact address of the server.
No port forwarding or firewall changes
Opening ports on your router is only for hosting a server at home, so there is nothing to change to join this one. If Windows asks whether to let the game through the firewall, choose Allow.
Modding your 7DTD server
Upload mods in the Files tab to the Mods folder, one folder per mod with its ModInfo.xml directly inside. Server side modlets that only change XML, such as loot, zombie or recipe tweaks, are sent to players automatically when they join. Mods that add DLL code or new assets, including the big overhauls, must be installed by every player too and need Easy Anti-Cheat turned off. Most overhauls lag behind the newest game version, so set the game version setting to the branch your mod supports.
7 Days to Die server hosting, explained
7 Days to Die is a survival game where every seventh night brings a blood moon horde, so a dedicated server matters more than in most co-op games: the world keeps its day counter, your base and everything you looted even when the host is offline. Players can log in on their own schedule, and nobody has to leave their PC running for the group.
The dedicated server installs through SteamCMD as app ID 294420 and is configured in serverconfig.xml. Since V3, difficulty, XP, loot, blood moon frequency and horde size and most other game rules live in a single SandboxCode made in the game's Sandbox Options screen, while serverconfig.xml keeps the world (the handmade Navezgane map or a random generated world with its own seed and size), player limits, land claims and passwords. Most changes need a restart, and a new world seed or size means generating a fresh map.
It is also one of the more demanding survival servers. Random generated worlds, a high zombie count and overhaul mods such as Darkness Falls all push RAM and CPU use up, and single core speed matters more than core count. Plan for 8 GB on a vanilla world with friends and 12 to 16 GB for big modded or public servers. On our plans the name, password, world, sandbox code, anti-cheat and crossplay are panel settings, and you can upgrade later without losing the world.
7DTD server guides
7DTD13 min readHow to Make a 7 Days to Die Server: Hosted or Self Hosted (2026)
Make a 7 Days to Die server: hosted in about a minute, or self hosted with SteamCMD app 294420 and ports 26900 to 26902. V3 SandboxCode, mods and fixes.
Read7DTD6 min read7 Days to Die Server Hosting Cost: What to Pay in 2026
How much does a 7 Days to Die server cost? Free options and their limits, the real cost of self hosting, and what 8, 12 and 16 GB plans cost per player.
Read7DTD5 min read7 Days to Die Server Stuck Generating World? How to Fix It
A 7 Days to Die server stuck on random world generation is usually short on RAM or was restarted mid way. Fix it, or generate the map on your PC.
Read7DTD5 min readHow to Reset Part of the Map on a 7 Days to Die Server
Reset one town or area on a 7 Days to Die server without a full wipe by deleting its region files, so POIs and loot come back as generated.
Read7DTD5 min readHow to Change 7 Days to Die Server Settings (V3 SandboxCode)
How to change 7 Days to Die server settings in V3: blood moon, difficulty, loot and XP now live in SandboxCode. What stays in serverconfig.xml and how.
Read7DTD6 min read7 Days to Die 3.2 Update: What Changed for Servers (and 3.1)
The 7 Days to Die 3.2 update went stable on 26 August 2026. Trader horns, Combine Station rework and the 3.1 sandbox code change admins must check.
ReadIncluded on every plan
- Always on DDoS protection
- 24/7 support from real people
- Low ping game hardware
- Live the moment you pay
- Your own address and port
- Live console with full access
- One click game actions
- One click backups
- Upgrade or cancel any time
Common questions
How much does a 7DTD server cost?
7DTD servers start at $5.00 for 3 days, with no subscription. Monthly plans are 8 GB for up to 4 players at $19.99, 12 GB for up to 8 players at $29.99 and 16 GB for up to 16 players at $39.99. Pay monthly or prepaid, split the bill with friends, and cancel any time.
Do big mods need more RAM?
Yes. Overhaul mods run best on 12 GB or more.
Can I change the blood moon frequency and horde size?
Yes. Since V3 these live in the sandbox code: set blood moon, loot, XP and difficulty in the Sandbox Options screen when starting a new game, copy the code, paste it in the Sandbox code setting and restart. No new world needed. If your rules go back to the defaults after a game update, make the code again in the new version.
Can PlayStation and Xbox players join?
Yes. Choose the Crossplay server type. Crossplay servers allow up to 8 players, keep Easy Anti-Cheat on and cannot run mods. Console players find the server by name in the server browser.
Can I run Darkness Falls or other overhauls?
Yes, on the PC server type. Upload the mod to the Mods folder, turn off Easy Anti-Cheat and set the game version to the branch the mod supports, because most overhauls lag behind the newest game version. Every player installs the same mod and branch.
Can I use a random generated world?
Yes. Set World to RWG and pick a size. Leave the seed empty for a random one. Bigger worlds take longer to generate on first start and use more RAM.
Do players need to install mods to join?
Not for XML only modlets, which are sent to players when they connect. Overhauls like Darkness Falls and any mod with custom code must be installed by every player.
Can I move my single player or co-op world to the server?
Yes. On Windows your worlds are in %AppData%\7DaysToDie. Stop the server, upload the world folder from Saves to .local/share/7DaysToDie/Saves and, for a random world, its folder from GeneratedWorlds to .local/share/7DaysToDie/GeneratedWorlds. Then set World and Save name in the panel to those folder names.
How do I make myself admin?
Join the server, press Make admin in your panel and type your in game name. You stay admin after restarts.
Do my friends need to own the game?
Yes. Each player needs their own copy of 7 Days to Die on the same version as the server. The server itself needs no license.
Can my friends and I split the cost?
Yes. At checkout choose "Me and my friends" and up to 10 people each pay their own share with their own card, on any plan length, from 3 days to a year. It is not a payment plan: nobody pays in parts over time, each friend simply pays their own share. You pay yours, send each friend their link, and the server starts straight away. Each share includes a $1 payment fee.
Can I build a custom plan?
Yes. Every game has a Build your own page: pick any amount of RAM up to 32 GB, any length from 3 days to 1 year, prepaid or a subscription, plus your server type and settings. A custom size costs 15% more per GB than the standard plans next to it.
Can I pay once instead of a subscription?
Yes. Pick Prepaid and pay once for 3 days, 30 days, 6 months or a year. Nothing renews: when the time is up the server pauses and keeps its world for 14 days. Add time or switch to a subscription from your panel any time. Short rentals cost more per day, since every server is set up from scratch.
How fast is setup, really?
Your server starts building the moment Stripe confirms payment. Most are online in under a minute, and the address and login appear on your dashboard automatically.
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