Dead Matter server hosting
A private slice of the Canadian Rockies for your squad and its rules
Dead Matter server hosting for squads surviving the Canadian Rockies together. Set the player cap, admins, claims and hardcore rules, with one click backups.
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- 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
- Prepaid or monthly3 days to 1 year
- Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
- Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever
Pick your Dead Matter plan
Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.
Starter
8 GBThen $19.99/mo. $0.67 a day.
Splitting with 3 friends? $6.02 each/mo
- 8 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Standard
12 GBThen $29.99/mo. $1.00 a day.
Splitting with 3 friends? $8.52 each/mo
- 12 GB RAM
- 3 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Pro
16 GBThen $39.99/mo. $1.33 a day.
Splitting with 3 friends? $11.02 each/mo
- 16 GB RAM
- 4 vCPU cores
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
What comes set up on a Dead Matter server
Your squad, your map
A private server keeps the 6 km map for your group, without other squads camping the loot towns.
Game.ini rules
Set max players, base claims per group, first person only and hardcore mode in the config file.
Admins by Steam ID
Add your SteamID64 to the admin list in Game.ini and you run the server from inside the game.
Backups of your stash
Take a one click backup before you change settings, and roll back if the save goes wrong.
A look inside Dead Matter
Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.
How much RAM does a Dead Matter server need?
Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.
| Your server | RAM | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| A squad of friends | 8 GB | Starter$19.99/mo |
| Private community with a couple dozen players | 12 GB | Standard$29.99/mo |
| Busy server near a high player cap | 16 GB | Pro$39.99/mo |
This is the panel. Click around.
This is the Dead Matter panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.
Dead Matter Server
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[12:00:00] Starting Dead Matter server
[12:00:03] Loading world
[12:00:06] Server started on port 7777
[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.
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How to join your Dead Matter server
- 1
Launch Dead Matter on Steam.
- 2
Open the server browser from the main menu.
- 3
Search for the server name you set in the panel.
- 4
Select it and join, then create or load your character.
Common problems
Settings not sticking? Edit Game.ini with the server stopped, then start it. The file sits under DeadMatter/Saved/Config/WindowsServer.
Can't find the server? The in game browser can take a few minutes to show a fresh server. Search the exact name you set in the panel.
Admin not working? Admin entries need your 17 digit SteamID64, not your Steam name. Look it up at steamid.io.
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.
Dead Matter server hosting, explained
Dead Matter is a survival shooter from QI Games set in the Canadian Rockies after a viral outbreak. Players scavenge for gear, manage hunger and injuries with an in depth medical system, fight off hordes of infected and drive whatever car still starts. You can claim and barricade buildings as a base. On a server, a squad loots towns together, builds up a stash and runs into other groups who may or may not shoot first.
Be aware of where the game stands. It entered Early Access in September 2023, and its Steam page now notes that the developers' last update was more than two years ago. Reviews are mostly negative. What still works is the core: the 6 by 6 km map, the infected, vehicles, base claims and the medical system. Groups who already own it and enjoy that loop are the ones a private server makes sense for.
Your own server takes the randoms out of it. The panel sets the server name and auto update, and Game.ini in the file manager holds the rest: max players, admin and super admin Steam IDs, a message of the day, how many buildings each group can claim, first person only and hardcore mode. Edit it with the server stopped, then start it again.
As an Unreal Engine survival game with a large open map and lots of AI, Dead Matter wants a fair amount of memory. A squad of friends runs on 8 GB. A community with a couple dozen players and plenty of infected in play should start at 12 GB, and 16 GB is for the busiest servers. You can change plans in the panel any time if your group grows or shrinks.
Dead Matter server guides
Dead Matter5 min readDead Matter Admin Commands and Whitelist Setup
Make yourself admin on a Dead Matter server with your SteamID64 in Game.ini, use the /god, /teleport and spawn commands, and lock the server with a whitelist.
ReadDead Matter5 min readDead Matter Game.ini Settings Explained (Server Config)
Every Dead Matter server Game.ini setting explained: MaxPlayers, admins, claims, hardcore, first person, PvP, zombie counts, spawn multipliers and whitelist.
ReadDead Matter5 min readHow to Host a Dead Matter Dedicated Server (2026 Guide)
Set up a Dead Matter dedicated server: SteamCMD app 2584780, create Game.ini by hand, open ports 7777 and 27016, add admins and get it in the browser.
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 many players can a Dead Matter server hold?
You set it with MaxPlayers in Game.ini, which you edit in the file manager. Community setups often use around 36. More players means more infected and loot in memory, so size the plan to match.
Is Dead Matter still being updated?
Not actively. The game is in Early Access and Steam notes the developers' last update was over two years ago, so expect the current build to stay as it is.
How do I make myself admin?
Add your SteamID64 to the Admins and SuperAdmins lines in Game.ini, under the survival game state section, and restart the server.
Can I limit how many bases a group can claim?
Yes. MaxPlayerClaims in Game.ini sets how many buildings each player or group can claim.
Can I run a hardcore or first person only server?
Yes. Set bIsHardcore or bFirstPersonOnly to true in Game.ini and restart.
Does Dead Matter have crossplay?
No. It's a Windows PC game on Steam, so everyone joins from the same platform.
Do I need to own the game to run a server?
Players need to own Dead Matter to join. The server itself is the separate free dedicated server tool from Steam, which we install for you.
Is GamezServers affiliated with Dead Matter?
No. You rent and control your own dedicated Dead Matter server. GamezServers is not affiliated with the game's developer or publisher.
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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