How to Set Up a Contagion Server

Contagion is a Source-engine zombie shooter of tense survival and escape modes. A dedicated server keeps your matches and custom maps live. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Contagion server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

• A Contagion plan with around 512 MB–2 GB of RAM — Contagion is a Medium-class game.
• Support for SourceMod and custom maps, included on every GGameHost Contagion plan.
• Your friends or community to play with (up to 16 slots).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your Contagion community. We recommend about 512 MB–2 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Contagion plans start at $10.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your Contagion server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away — no manual install, no command line.

Step 3 — Connect & invite players

Once your Contagion server is online, share its address (IP and port) with your friends so they can join. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.

Step 4 — Install mods & configure

Your Contagion server supports SourceMod, Custom maps, FTP/SFTP. Install SourceMod and custom maps straight from the one-click installer, or upload your own from the control panel — then tweak settings in the visual config editor.

Step 5 — Keep it running smoothly

Enable scheduled automatic backups, set restart timers, and monitor CPU, RAM and player counts from the dashboard. Always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support keep your Contagion server stable.

Recommended specs for Contagion

Ready to start? Deploy your Contagion server in under 60 seconds — 7-day money-back guarantee.