Contagion Server Hosting
Co-op Zombie Survival · Escape · Extraction · Hunted
- Co-op and PvP game modes on your own server
- Steam Workshop and custom maps
- Server name, password and rules in server.cfg
- Nightly offsite backups and DDoS mitigation included
From $9.80/month for 10 players · up to 30 · 48-hour free trial
Contagion Server Rental: Plans and Prices
Renting a Contagion server costs from $9.80 a month. We've hosted Contagion servers since the game came out. All plans include DDoS mitigation, nightly backups, free web hosting, and 24/7 expert support. No hidden extras.
Ryzen & EPYC CPUs at 4.5 GHz. Plenty for Contagion.
Our fastest CPUs, 5.0 GHz+. For full servers with big hordes.
- Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe SSD
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe Pro SSD (5x faster)Our faster NVMe drives. The world loads quicker and saves are less likely to cause a stutter.
- Above Normal CPU priorityYour game server is put ahead of routine background tasks, so the world responds faster and stays steadier during big builds and fights.
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe Pro SSD (5x faster)Our faster NVMe drives. The world loads quicker and saves are less likely to cause a stutter.
- High CPU priorityA step up from Above Normal: your game server gets first call on the processor, for the most consistent performance with your whole group online. Realtime is also available at checkout.
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Extreme hardware, 5.0 GHz+Our fastest CPUs at 5.0 GHz+, for the most headroom with big builds and a full server.
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe SSD
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Extreme hardware, 5.0 GHz+Our fastest CPUs at 5.0 GHz+, for the most headroom with big builds and a full server.
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe Pro SSD (5x faster)Our faster NVMe drives. The world loads quicker and saves are less likely to cause a stutter.
- Above Normal CPU priorityYour game server is put ahead of routine background tasks, so the world responds faster and stays steadier during big builds and fights.
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Extreme hardware, 5.0 GHz+Our fastest CPUs at 5.0 GHz+, for the most headroom with big builds and a full server.
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe Pro SSD (5x faster)Our faster NVMe drives. The world loads quicker and saves are less likely to cause a stutter.
- High CPU priorityA step up from Above Normal: your game server gets first call on the processor, for the most consistent performance with your whole group online. Realtime is also available at checkout.
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
Dial in exactly what you need.
- 10, 20 or 30 player slots
- Normal or Extreme hardware
- Your choice of RAM
- NVMe or NVMe Pro SSD
- CPU priority up to Realtime
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
48-hour money-back guarantee on all plans.
48-Hour Free Trial
Full access. No restrictions. Try the complete service. If it isn't right for you, no charge and no questions asked.
Contagion Screenshots
Everything You Need to Run Your Contagion Server
Escape, Extraction and More
Run Contagion's co-op modes, from escaping the city to extracting survivors, or its PvP modes where infected players hunt the living. Pick the maps and rules for your server.
- Co-op and PvP modes
- Your own map cycle
- Workshop maps
Every Setting in server.cfg
Set the server name, password and game settings in contagion\cfg\server.cfg with our text editor.
- Server name and password
- Difficulty and rules
- Map cycle
Workshop and Custom Maps
Add community maps from the Steam Workshop or upload your own by FTP and the file manager.
- Steam Workshop maps
- Custom maps by FTP
- Full file access
Full Control at Your Fingertips
Our custom-built Gamepanel puts every server function one click away. Start, stop, restart and monitor your server from any browser, with no SSH or technical knowledge required.
- Web-based live console and logs
- Steam updates in one click
- Scheduled restarts and nightly offsite backups
One Subscription, Any Game
Don't cancel, just switch. Move your server to any of 250+ supported games whenever you like. Your billing cycle carries over.
- 250+ games in the catalogue
- Settings and billing transfer
- No cancellation or new order needed
Why Host Your Contagion Server With PingPerfect
Setup starts automatically as soon as your order is paid. Small games are ready in under a minute; big games with large downloads can take 10 minutes or more.
Ryzen & EPYC CPUs chosen for highest single-core speed. High-speed DDR5 RAM, picked for stability.
Real technicians, 24/7/365. Typical response under 10 minutes. Backed by 1,500+ knowledgebase articles.
Hand-picked gaming datacenters with low, stable ping, wherever your crew is based.
Every server comes with free web hosting. Build a community hub, forums, or announcements page.
Change the game your server runs at any time, no cancellation, no new order required
Nightly offsite backups at 4AM server time. Restore your progress if a save corrupts.
High-capacity, always-on DDoS mitigation, constantly updated to counter new attack vectors.
Backup, restore, wipe, automated updates, mod management, all in one fast, purpose-built panel.
Not happy within 48 hours? Full refund. No questions asked. Zero risk to try us.
Full file access via your preferred FTP client. Upload mods, configs, and plugins securely.
Datacenters chosen specifically for the lowest, most stable latency. Lag is our enemy too.
Rent a Contagion Server or Host It Yourself?
You can run Contagion yourself. Here's what that actually looks like next to a rented server.
About Contagion
Contagion is a zombie survival shooter from Monochrome, Inc., built on the Source engine. It takes a more realistic, tense approach than most zombie games, with scarce ammo, random item and objective placement, and modes where survivors escape, extract or turn on each other.
It has been on Steam since 25 October 2013 and the developers still patch it, with fixes through 2025 including patch 2.3.0.1.7 in November.
A rented Contagion dedicated server keeps your group's server online with your own maps and rules, in a location close to your players.
Useful Contagion Links
The Steam store page and the Steam Workshop.
How to Join Your Contagion Server
Your server's IP address and port are in the Gamepanel as soon as it's online.
Connect from the console
- Enable the developer console in the game's options.
- Press the ~ key and type connect followed by your server's IP address and port.
- Enter the password if you set one.
Popular Contagion Guides
Step-by-step help from our knowledgebase for setting up and running your server.
Other Games You Might Like
Other co-op and zombie games we host. Switch anytime by submitting a ticket.
Trusted by Thousands of Gamers
Always respond quickly, they try to help whatever problem you have as best as they can, they really care and they want the customer to be satisfied
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Amazing Help from Stefan. The customer service was great and answered all my questions as well setting up my Dedicated server with the mods I wanted.
These folks are awesome, quick responses to my inquiries, with quick action. The perfect hosts!
I'm pretty new to all this game server stuff - had a look around for solid company that could offer a complete package and looked at PingPerfect and found what I needed. Good range of games, great servers and also great service - Alex has been really helpful. Had a couple of self inflicted issues which he has helped to rectify very very quickly with a minimum of fuss. What for little I pay each month I am a very happy camper! Thanks.
Any time I have an issue and submit a support ticket, I get an extremely prompt reply and fix to my problem. Easily the happiest I've been with any customer service, and the host itself is incredibly reliable.
20 locations, One Low Ping
Rent a Contagion server in any of them, including Sydney for Australian and New Zealand players. All locations include DDoS mitigation, nightly backups & 24/7 support.
Test Your Ping to Our Locations
Unsure which location is closest to you? Run a latency test to all of our server locations and see the results first-hand. Results are sorted from lowest to highest ping automatically.
Contagion Server Hosting FAQ
How do I choose a Contagion server host?▾
Check a few things: enough slots for your group, full access to server.cfg and your files for custom maps, a location near your players, DDoS mitigation and automatic backups. A free trial lets you test the connection before you pay. Our servers have all of these, with 20 locations and a 48-hour free trial.
How do I set up my server?▾
Order a plan and the server is set up for you. Open contagion\cfg\server.cfg in the Gamepanel's text editor to set the name, password and rules, then restart. See our configuration guide.
Can I add Workshop maps?▾
Yes. Add maps from the Steam Workshop or upload them by FTP, then add them to your map cycle.
How many players can join?▾
Our plans come with 10 or 20 slots, and the Custom plan offers 30.
How much does a Contagion server cost?▾
Plans start from $9.80/month for 10 players. For 20 players it's $22.69/month with NVMe Pro storage and Above Normal CPU priority, or $25.76/month with High CPU priority. Every plan is also available on our Extreme hardware, and all of them come with a 48-hour free trial.
How long has PingPerfect hosted Contagion servers?▾
Since the game came out.
What payment methods are accepted?▾
- Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, processed securely by Stripe
- PayPal
- Skrill, using your Skrill wallet or a bank transfer
Need another method? Contact us and we'll do our best.
What currencies does PingPerfect accept?▾
We natively support USD, GBP, and EUR. Other currencies work too — your bank may apply a small conversion fee.
What level of support is included?▾
All plans include 24/7/365 ticket support with a typical response under 10 minutes, plus 1,500+ knowledgebase articles. Platinum managed support is available as an optional upgrade. See our support levels page.
What hardware do you use?▾
Ryzen and EPYC CPUs for highest single-core performance, paired with DDR5 RAM chosen for stability. Full specs on our hardware page.
Can I migrate my existing server to PingPerfect?▾
Yes. Transfer via FTP/SFTP yourself, or open a support ticket and our team will walk you through it.
Start Your Contagion Server Today
Co-op zombie survival with your own maps and rules. 48-hour money-back guarantee.