How to Set Up a Project Zomboid Server

Project Zomboid is the deep isometric zombie-survival sim where every choice can end your run. A dedicated server with Steam Workshop mods and full sandbox tuning keeps your apocalypse persistent for the whole group. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Project Zomboid server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

• A Project Zomboid plan with around 4–8 GB of RAM — Project Zomboid is a Medium-class game.
• Support for Steam Workshop mods and sandbox vars, included on every GGameHost Project Zomboid plan.
• Your friends or community to play with (up to 32–64 slots).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your Project Zomboid community. We recommend about 4–8 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Project Zomboid plans start at $10.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your Project Zomboid 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 Project Zomboid 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 Project Zomboid server supports Steam Workshop, Mods, Sandbox vars, Backups, FTP/SFTP. Install Steam Workshop mods and sandbox vars 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 Project Zomboid server stable.

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