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Project Zomboid server hosting

Name: Project Zomboid Server Hosting
Brand: GamezServers
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This is how you died. Together.

A persistent Knox County for your group with Workshop mods and sandbox settings you can change without a text editor.

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DDoS protected
24/7 support
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Project Zomboid

From $7.49 first month

Pick a size

6 GB

8 players

8 GB

16 players

12 GB

32 players

Deploy Zomboid

Standard plan, 8 GB

$9.99first month

Paid

Setting up your Zomboid server

Server reserved
Zomboid installed
Address ready

Nothing for you to do here. Really.

You are live

Online

Paste this into Zomboid and play.

Server address

203.0.113.24:16261

AMJ

3 friends joined

Copy address

DDoS protectionAlways on, every plan
24/7 supportReal people, any hour
Low pingFast game hardware
Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever

Pricing

Pick your Zomboid 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$7.49first month

Then $14.99/mo.

Splitting with 3 friends? $4.77 each/mo

6 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
Up to 8 players
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Starter

Standard

8 GB

50% off your first month$9.99first month

Then $19.99/mo.

Splitting with 3 friends? $6.02 each/mo

8 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
Up to 16 players
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Standard

Pro

12 GB

50% off your first month$14.99first month

Then $29.99/mo.

Splitting with 3 friends? $8.52 each/mo

12 GB RAM
3 vCPU cores
Up to 32 players
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Pro

Made for Zomboid

Everything a great Zomboid server needs

Workshop mods

Add mods by Workshop ID and restart.

Sandbox settings

Zombie count, loot and respawn without editing ini files.

Always running

The apocalypse keeps going even when you log off.

In game

A look inside Zomboid

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

Requirements

How much RAM does a Zomboid server need?

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

Your server	RAM	Plan
Vanilla Build 42, up to 6 players	6 GB	Starter$14.99/mo
Vanilla or a few mods, up to 12 players	8 GB	Standard$19.99/mo
Big mod list or extra maps, 12 to 32 players	12 GB	Pro$29.99/mo

Your control panel

Every button you need. Try it.

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

panel / project-zomboid

Online

Zomboid Server

203.0.113.24:16261

CPU21%

Memory5.0 / 8 GB

Players5 / 16

[12:00:00] Starting Project Zomboid server

[12:00:03] Loading world

[12:00:06] Server started on port 16261

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

Power

Zomboid actions

Connecting

How to join your Zomboid server

1
Launch Project Zomboid on the same build as your server.
2
Click Join on the main menu.
3
Enter the server IP and port, plus a username and the server password if there is one.
4
Click Save, select the server in your list and click Join. Workshop mods download automatically.

Common problems

IP and port go in separate boxes

Type the part of the address before the colon as the IP, and the number after it as the port.

Server not responding

Make sure the server is online. Servers sleep after 90 minutes 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.

Mods and plugins

Modding your Zomboid server

Project Zomboid servers load Steam Workshop mods. You list the Workshop IDs in WorkshopItems so the server downloads them, and the matching Mod IDs in Mods so they switch on. Map mods also go in the Map line. Players get the same mods downloaded when they connect.

Steam Workshop modsMap modsBuild 42 modsBuild 41 mods on the legacy41 branch

About

Project Zomboid server hosting, explained

Project Zomboid is at its best as a persistent world: the infection spreads, loot is picked over and your safehouse slowly becomes a fortress over weeks of play. A dedicated server keeps Knox County running for your group even when the original host is offline, so friends in other time zones can log in, farm, scavenge and die on their own schedule.

The dedicated server installs through SteamCMD as app ID 380870. Build 42, which brought multiplayer back with server authoritative inventories and loot, became the default stable branch on 29 July 2026, and Build 41 remains available on the legacy41 branch for groups who want to finish an older world. Settings live in two files: servertest.ini for the password, player limit, PvP, safehouses and mods, and servertest_SandboxVars.lua for the sandbox options like zombie population, loot rarity and when the water and power shut off.

Build 42 is noticeably hungrier than Build 41 for both RAM and CPU, and every Workshop mod or custom map adds to it. Memory is set through the Java heap in ProjectZomboid64.json, and a server that runs out will stutter or crash. Around 6 GB suits a small vanilla group, while long lived servers with big mod lists want 12 GB. Hosted with us, you add Workshop IDs and change sandbox settings from the panel instead of editing ini files.

Guides

Zomboid server guides

Quick startZomboid7 min read

How to Host a Project Zomboid Server (Build 42, 2026)

How to host a Project Zomboid server with GamezServers: choose a plan, split the bill, join in minutes, then set servertest.ini, sandbox and mods.

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FixesZomboid5 min read

Fix "Workshop Item Version Is Different Than Server's" (Zomboid)

Project Zomboid "workshop item version is different than server's" error? Why it happens after mod updates and how to fix it on the server and client side.

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SetupZomboid7 min read

How to Make a Project Zomboid Server (Build 42, 2026 Guide)

Set up a Project Zomboid Build 42 dedicated server. SteamCMD, servertest.ini, sandbox settings, Workshop mods, RAM, UDP ports and fixes.

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How toZomboid5 min read

How to Move a Project Zomboid Save to a Dedicated Server

How to move a Project Zomboid save from co-op hosting to a dedicated server: which folders to copy, keeping characters, and what cannot be moved.

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How toZomboid5 min read

Project Zomboid Admin Commands and How to Become Admin (B42)

Project Zomboid admin commands for Build 42 servers: how to make yourself admin with setaccesslevel, plus teleport, additem, kick, ban and server commands.

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FixesZomboid5 min read

Project Zomboid Can't Connect to Server? Fixes That Work (B42)

Project Zomboid can't connect to server, "Connection failed" or stuck on "Getting server info"? Fix UDP ports, build mismatch, Steam relay and mods.

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All guides

No surprises

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

FAQ

Questions, answered

How many mods can I run?

As many as your plan handles. Big mod lists run best on 8 GB or more.

Does the server run Build 42?

Yes. Build 42 has been the stable branch since 29 July 2026 and is the default. You can switch to the legacy41 branch if your group wants to keep playing Build 41.

Can I move my Build 41 world to Build 42?

No. Build 41 saves are not compatible with Build 42, so start a fresh world or keep the old one running on the legacy41 branch.

Can I upload my existing multiplayer save?

Yes, as long as it was made on the same build. Upload the world folder and its server settings, then restart.

How do I make myself admin?

The server has an admin account from the first start. Log in with it, or use the setaccesslevel command from the console to give another player admin rights.

Do my friends need to own the game?

Yes. Every player needs their own copy of Project Zomboid on Steam, on the same build as the server.

Are your servers protected from DDoS attacks?

Yes. Every server on every plan sits behind always on DDoS protection at no extra cost, so attacks and booters do not knock your group offline.

When can I get help?

Any time. Support is 24/7, and the people answering run game servers every day. Email support@gamezservers.com whenever you need us.

Will my server lag?

Our servers run on fast game hardware on low latency networks for smooth, low ping play. If your group grows or adds heavy mods, upgrade in one click and keep your world.

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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