Play Schedule 1 with more than 4 players
A dedicated server for the whole crew, not just the first four.
Schedule I co-op is capped at 4 players, and there is no setting in the game to raise it. A dedicated server running the S1DedicatedServers (S1DS) mod takes bigger groups: up to 8 players on our Standard plan and 16 on Pro, with the world online even when nobody is.
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Why bigger groups move to a server
What is the Schedule 1 max player limit?
Out of the box, 4. Co-op is host based: one player runs the game from their own PC and up to three friends join through Steam. When the host quits, the session ends for everyone, and nobody can grow product or run deals until they come back.
There is no official dedicated server. Everything past 4 players comes from community mods, which TVGS does not make or support.
How does a dedicated server get past 4?
S1DedicatedServers by ifBars is a free, open source mod that runs the full game with no graphics as a server. Nobody plays on the server itself. Everyone, including the owner, joins it as a normal player, and the player limit is set by the server rather than the vanilla lobby.
We install MelonLoader and S1DS for you and set the player limit from your plan: 4 on Starter, 8 on Standard and 16 on Pro. The world keeps running around the clock, the owner's PC only renders their own game, and there are real admin tools: kick, ban, op and save from the console or with one click in the panel.
What does each player install?
Every player adds one free pack once, which takes about two minutes. Switch Schedule I to the alternate branch in Steam, download the GamezServers pack, and drag everything in it into the game folder. The pack holds MelonLoader and the S1DS client mod at the exact versions the server runs, so they never drift apart.
After that, Launch and join on the server's invite page opens the game and connects. Single player and normal co-op keep working with the pack installed. Every player needs their own copy of Schedule I on Steam, and it is a Windows game, so Mac and console players cannot join.
Which plan fits a group of 5 to 16?
The server runs the whole game, so it needs more memory than most: the mod's own docs report around 3 GB in use on an idle server. Standard gives you 8 GB and 8 slots for $19.99 a month, which suits a crew of 5 to 8 with employees and several properties. Pro has 12 GB and 16 slots for $29.99, for a community server or a late game world.
Split the bill and each player pays their own share from a link. Your co-op save can come too: start the server once, stop it, and upload the save into UserData/DedicatedServerSave with the file manager.
Pick your Schedule I plan
Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.
Average Concurrent Players
2How many usually play at once.
Mods or plugins
Vanilla, as the game ships.
Try It Out
3 daysAbout $1.67 a day. Nothing renews.
Like it? Switch to a subscription from your panel and keep your world.
- Up to 4 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.
Schedule I Phase
30 daysThen $19.99/mo. Cancel any time.
Split 2 ways: $5.50 each for the first month
- Up to 4 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 $79.96 for your first year, then $159.92 a year.
You save $149.92 over a year of monthly payments
Split 2 ways: $3.37 each a month
- Up to 4 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
Schedule I server hosting at a glance
| Price | From $3.75 for 3 days with no subscription. Monthly plans from $14.99, cancel any time, 50% off your first month for new customers |
|---|---|
| Plans | 6 GB (4 slots), 8 GB (8 slots), 12 GB (16 slots) |
| Players | Up to 16 player slots |
| Platform | PC |
| Server types | Alternate branch (Mono), Default branch (IL2CPP) |
| Mods | S1DedicatedServers, MelonLoader, Alternate branch (Mono) or IL2CPP, S1DS companion mods |
| Paying together | Split the bill with up to 10 friends, everyone pays their own share |
What comes set up on a Schedule I server
Up to 16 players
8 slots on Standard and 16 on Pro, where co-op stops at 4.
Nobody is the host
The world runs on the server, so friends play whenever they like.
S1DS installed for you
MelonLoader and S1DedicatedServers are ready, with one click updates when the game patches.
One pack for players
A single free zip with matching mod versions, dragged into the game folder once.
Admin tools
Kick, ban, op and set the time from the console or the panel.
Three steps before your first join
Schedule I has no official servers, so every player adds one free pack once. It takes about two minutes, and single player and normal co-op keep working. We set up everything on the server side.
- 1
In Steam, right click Schedule I, choose Properties, then Betas, and pick alternate. Let the small update finish.
- 2
Download the GamezServers pack. It is one zip with everything you need.
- 3
In Steam, right click Schedule I, choose Manage, then Browse local files. Drag everything from the zip into that folder and pick Replace if Windows asks.
- 4
Join: press Launch and join on the server's invite page, or start Schedule I, click Servers, then Direct Connect and enter the IP and port.
A look inside Schedule I
Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.
This is the panel. Click around.
This is the Schedule I panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.
Schedule I Server
play.gamezservers.com:38465
[12:00:00] Starting Schedule I server
[12:00:03] Loading world
[12:00:06] Server started on port 38465
[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.
Power
Schedule I actions
How to join your Schedule I server
- 1
Install the GamezServers pack first, the three steps at the top. You only do it once.
- 2
Press Launch and join on the invite page, and Steam opens Schedule I and connects you. Or start Schedule I and wait for the main menu.
- 3
Click Servers, then Direct Connect.
- 4
Enter
203.0.113.24as the IP and38465as the Port, and connect. Steam signs you in automatically.
Common problems
No Servers button on the main menu
The pack is not loading. Check that version.dll, MelonLoader and Mods sit right next to Schedule I.exe, not inside another folder, and that Steam shows the branch the server uses (alternate for most servers).
Stuck on a black screen the first time
That is MelonLoader setting itself up after install or after a game update. It can take a few minutes. Leave it running.
Kicked a few seconds after connecting
Usually another host's mod is still installed, for example from a BisectHosting server. Delete it from the Mods folder, keep only the files from our pack, and connect again.
Could not join after a game update
The game, the client mod and the server must all be on matching versions. Download the pack again from the link above, and ask the owner to press Update game in their panel.
Wrong branch
A Mono server needs Schedule I on the alternate branch, and an IL2CPP server needs the normal one. The invite page says which, and each has its own pack.
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.
Common questions
How much does a Schedule I server cost?
Schedule I servers start at $3.75 for 3 days, with no subscription. Monthly plans are 6 GB for up to 2 players at $14.99, 8 GB for up to 4 players at $19.99 and 12 GB for up to 8 players at $29.99. Pay monthly or prepaid, split the bill with friends, and cancel any time.
How many players can play Schedule 1?
Up to 4 in normal co-op. On a dedicated server with S1DS, our plans allow 4 on Starter, 8 on Standard and 16 on Pro.
Is there an official way to play with more than 4?
No. Every option past 4 players is a community mod. Our servers run S1DedicatedServers, a free open source mod we install and update for you.
Do all my friends need to install a mod?
Yes, once. Each player switches to the alternate branch in Steam and drags our free pack into the game folder. It holds MelonLoader and the S1DS client at the versions the server runs.
Does the world stay online when I log off?
Yes. The world runs on the server, not on anyone's PC, so the crew can keep playing without you.
Can we keep our co-op save?
Yes. Start the server once, stop it, then upload your save into UserData/DedicatedServerSave with the file manager, keeping the server's own Players/Player_0 folder.
What happens when Schedule I updates?
Game updates can break the mod until it catches up. Press Update game in your panel, and have each player download the pack again from the same link.
Does Schedule 1 have dedicated servers?
Not officially. Your server runs S1DedicatedServers, a free open source mod that turns the game into a dedicated server. We install and update it for you.
Do my friends need to install anything?
Yes, once: switch Schedule I to the alternate branch in Steam, then drag our one free pack into the game folder. After that, Launch and join on the invite page opens the game and connects them.
How many players can join?
Up to 4 on Starter, 8 on Standard and 16 on Pro. Normal co-op is limited to 4 players.
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.
Schedule I server guides
Schedule I16 min readHow to Host a Schedule 1 Server: Hosted or Self Hosted Dedicated Server (2026)
Host a Schedule 1 dedicated server two ways: hosted with the S1DS mod installed for you, or self hosted with MelonLoader and ports 38465 and 27016.
ReadSchedule I5 min readHow to Start a New World on a Schedule 1 Dedicated Server
Wipe a Schedule I dedicated server and start fresh by moving DedicatedServerSave aside, so the server builds a clean save. Keep the old world too.
ReadSchedule I5 min readSchedule 1 Dedicated Server Lag Fix (Stutter, Rubberbanding, Hitches)
Fix lag on a Schedule I dedicated server: memory, the targetFrameRate setting, autosave hitches, late game saves, mods and player side problems.
ReadSchedule I6 min readHow to Install Mods on a Schedule 1 Server
Add MelonLoader mods to a Schedule 1 dedicated server: the Mods folder, IL2CPP vs Mono builds, which mods work in multiplayer and what players need.
ReadSchedule I9 min readHow to Join a Schedule 1 Dedicated Server (2026 Guide)
How to join a Schedule 1 dedicated server: switch to the alternate branch, drag one free pack into your game folder, then Launch and join or Direct Connect.
ReadSchedule I7 min readHow to Play Schedule 1 With Friends (Co-op and Servers, 2026)
Play Schedule I with friends by inviting up to 3 people to your Steam lobby, or past 4 players on an S1DS dedicated server. Step by step for both.
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