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Ground Branch server hosting

Name: Ground Branch Server Hosting
Brand: GamezServers
Availability: InStock

Slow, careful tactical ops: Ground Branch co-op or 8v8 PvP

Host a Ground Branch dedicated server for co-op against AI or 8v8 PvP, with Steam Workshop mods players sync on join and your own map rotation.

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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 Ground Branch plan

Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.

Starter

6 GB

50% off your first month$7.49USD first month

Then $14.99/mo. $0.50 a day.

Splitting with 3 friends? $4.77 each/mo

6 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Starter

Standard

8 GB

50% off your first month$9.99USD first month

Then $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

Deploy Standard

Pro

12 GB

50% off your first month$14.99USD first month

Then $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

Deploy Pro

Build your own

Want something in between? Customize your Ground Branch server.

Any RAM from 6 to 32 GB
3 days up to a year
Prepaid or subscription
Server type and settings

Customize

What comes set up on a Ground Branch server

Co-op squad nights

Run Terrorist Hunt, Intel Retrieval or Defuse for up to 8 players against AI, without one teammate hosting and lagging.

8v8 PvP

Fill 16 slots for Team Elimination, Hostage Rescue or DTAS, the community favorite for scrims.

Workshop mods sync

Load Workshop mods on the server and players get the mod sync window when they join, with no list of links to share.

Repair after patches

A validate option in the panel checks the server files against Steam if it won't start after an update.

A look inside Ground Branch

Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.

How much RAM does a Ground Branch server need?

Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.

Your server	RAM	Plan
Co-op squad of up to 8 on stock maps	6 GB	Starter$14.99/mo
Full 16 player PvP or co-op with lots of AI	8 GB	Standard$19.99/mo
Workshop maps and mods on a busy community server	12 GB	Pro$29.99/mo

This is the panel. Click around.

This is the Ground Branch panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.

panel / ground-branch

Online

Ground Branch Server

play.gamezservers.com:7777

CPU21%

Memory5.0 / 8 GB

Players3 online

[12:00:00] Starting Ground Branch server

[12:00:03] Loading world

[12:00:06] Server started on port 7777

[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.

Power

How to join your Ground Branch server

1
Launch Ground Branch and open the multiplayer server browser.
2
Filter or search for your server by name.
3
Join, let any Workshop mods finish syncing, then pick your loadout.
4
Enter the password if your server has one.

Common problems

If the server stops launching right after a game update, turn on Validate Server Files for one restart, then turn it back off.

Players with an older build can't join. When BlackFoot pushes a patch, restart the server so auto update pulls it too.

Custom game modes and missions can run server side, but mods with new maps or items have to be downloaded by every player, so expect a sync on first join.

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 Ground Branch server

Ground Branch has an official mod kit and Steam Workshop support. Servers run custom game modes, missions, weapon mods and maps, and joining players are synced to the server's mod list.

Steam Workshop mapsCustom Lua game modesCustom missions (.mis)Weapon and gear mods

Ground Branch server hosting, explained

Ground Branch is BlackFoot Studios' tactical shooter, made by a team that includes one of the developers behind the original Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon. It reached V1.0 on July 16, 2026 after a long Early Access run. Play is careful and methodical: detailed loadouts, planned entries, rooms cleared one corner at a time, and one or two hits ending your round. Co-op is built for up to 8 players against AI, while PvP fills 16 slots as 8v8.

Most groups play co-op, and a dedicated server means the squad doesn't depend on one player hosting from home and staying in the match. It also moves the AI work off someone's gaming PC. PvP crowds use servers for Team Elimination and DTAS scrims with a fixed rotation. The developers have said a dedicated multiplayer update is planned after the V1.0 campaign chapters, so a server you set up now keeps working as that lands.

Our panel covers server name, max players (16 by default), automatic updates and a validate option that repairs server files after a bad update. Map rotation, admins and mods live in the server's config files, which you edit in the file manager or over SFTP. Steam Workshop mods load on the server, and players who join get the mod sync window, which ends the usual round of asking what to subscribe to.

In Ground Branch the AI costs more than the players. A 16 player PvP lobby is lighter than you'd expect, while a co-op mission packed with AI enemies is heavier, which is why 8 or fewer humans is the advice for co-op. A squad on stock maps starts at 6 GB. Full 16 player lobbies or AI heavy co-op are better on 8 GB, and a community server with Workshop maps and mods should take 12 GB.

Ground Branch server guides

How to

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Ground Branch Server Config: Server.ini, MapList.ini and Admin.ini

How to edit a Ground Branch server's config files: Server.ini settings, MapList.ini rotation lines, Admin.ini groups and admins, plus Ban.ini and Vote.ini.

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Fixes

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Ground Branch Server Not Showing in Browser or Can't Join (Fixes)

Ground Branch server missing from the browser or players cannot join? Fix the query port, version mismatch, filters, mod sync and startup errors.

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Setup

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How to Host a Ground Branch Dedicated Server (V1.0 Guide)

Host a Ground Branch dedicated server: SteamCMD app 476400, ports 7777 and 27015 UDP, Server.ini, MapList.ini and Admin.ini, plus co-op and PvP sizing.

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All guides

Included 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 join a Ground Branch server?

Up to 16. Co-op is designed for up to 8 against AI, and PvP uses all 16 as 8v8. Our default is 16 and you can lower it with Max Players.

Does a Ground Branch server support mods?

Yes. It runs Steam Workshop mods made with the official mod kit, and players get them through the mod sync when they join.

Which game modes can I run?

Co-op has Terrorist Hunt, Intel Retrieval and Defuse. PvP has Team Elimination, Hostage Rescue, Deathmatch, Defend and DTAS.

How do players find my server?

Through the in game server browser, which filters by game mode, map, player count and ping. Search for your server name and join.

Is Ground Branch out of Early Access?

Yes. V1.0 released on July 16, 2026, with campaign chapters and a multiplayer update planned after it.

What does Validate Server Files do?

It checks the installed server files against Steam and replaces anything missing or corrupt. Turn it on for a restart if the server stops launching after an update.

Can console players join?

No. Ground Branch is a Windows PC game on Steam only.

Do players need to own the game?

Yes, every player needs Ground Branch on Steam. The dedicated server is a free separate build that we install and update.

Is GamezServers affiliated with Ground Branch?

No. You rent and control your own dedicated Ground Branch 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.