Project Zomboid
Zombie Survival · Open World · Build 42 Multiplayer
- Plans from 10 to 60 player slots, or build your own
- Build 42 multiplayer, on the stable branch since July 2026
- Stay on Build 41 if your mods need it
- One-click Steam Workshop mods with auto-update
- High-clock AMD Ryzen & EPYC hardware
- Nightly offsite backups and DDoS mitigation included
Choose Your Server Plan
All plans include DDoS mitigation, nightly backups, free web hosting, and 24/7 expert support. No hidden extras.
- Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
- 9 GB RAM
- ~100 GB NVMe SSD
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
- Normal hardware, 4.5 GHz
- 12 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.
- 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.
- 15 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.
- DDoS mitigation
- Nightly Backups
- Free Web Hosting
Dial in exactly what you need.
- Your choice of 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.
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Project Zomboid Screenshots
Everything You Need to Run Your Server
Build 42 Multiplayer, Ready to Go
Build 42 moved to the stable branch with multiplayer on 29 July 2026, and new servers run it by default. If your mod list isn't ready, you can stay on Build 41 until it is.
- Build 42 stable by default
- Build 41 available for older mod lists, see our Build 41 guide
- Update in one click when your mods are ready
- Players must be on the same build as the server
Steam Workshop Mods in One Click
Project Zomboid has one of the most active modding communities on Steam, with new maps, vehicles, weapons, professions and quality-of-life fixes. Install Workshop mods from the Gamepanel and keep them up to date automatically.
- Steam Workshop mod installer
- Scheduled mod updates
- Add mods by Workshop ID, see our mod guide
- Full FTP and SFTP access
Shape Your Apocalypse
Edit your server and sandbox settings from the Gamepanel. Make it a slow-burn survival server or a horde-packed nightmare.
- Zombie population, speed and behaviour
- Loot rarity, day length and start date
- PvP, safehouses and factions
- Spawn points, see our spawn point guide
- Every option explained in our server configuration guide
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.
- GUI and text config file editors
- Web-based live console
- RCON for remote commands, see our RCON guide
- Scheduled restarts and updates
Your World, Always Protected
Our offsite disaster recovery system backs up every server nightly at 4AM server time. If a save corrupts or a mod update breaks something, we can restore your world quickly.
- Nightly automated offsite backups
- Manual backup and restore anytime
- One-click world wipe
One Subscription, Any Game
Don't cancel, just switch. Move your server to any of 250+ supported games whenever you like. Your slots and billing cycle carry over.
- 250+ games in the catalogue
- All slots and settings transfer
- No cancellation or new order needed
The Best Choice for Your Server
Deployed automatically. Gamepanel credentials in your inbox in under 10 minutes.
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.
Why Not Just Run It Yourself?
You can run Project Zomboid yourself. Here's what that actually looks like next to a rented server.
About Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid is an open-world zombie survival sandbox from The Indie Stone, set in a Kentucky overrun by the undead. It asks one question: how will you die? There's no rescue coming, just looting, building, farming and staying alive one more day.
Survival goes deep. Players have to manage hunger, thirst, injuries, illness, boredom and panic, while zombies react to sight and sound. Skills improve as you use them, so a character who carpenters, cooks, farms, fishes or fixes cars gets better at it over time, and every death means starting again.
The game entered Early Access on Steam on 8 November 2013. Build 41 brought the current multiplayer to the stable branch in December 2021, and Build 42 followed on 29 July 2026 as version 42.20, with multiplayer included. Build 42 is the game's biggest update yet, adding a reworked crafting system, animals and hunting, basements and new areas of the map.
Dedicated servers are how most groups play together. They keep the world running between sessions, give you full control over sandbox settings, and let you run the huge Steam Workshop library of maps, vehicles and items. Build 42 also moved much of the game's inventory and loot handling onto the server, so server performance matters more than before.
Useful Project Zomboid Links
The official site, the store page and the places most Project Zomboid admins go for mods and settings.
How to Join Your Project Zomboid Server
Your server's IP address and port are in the Gamepanel as soon as it's online.
On PC
- Copy your server's IP address and port from the Gamepanel.
- Launch Project Zomboid on the same build as your server and choose Join.
- Enter the IP address, port and server password if you've set one.
- Choose a username and password for your account on this server, then click Connect.
Your account is created on the server the first time you join, so use the same username and password next time. Running mods? Players download them from the Workshop automatically when they join.
Popular Project Zomboid Guides
Step-by-step help from our knowledgebase for setting up and running your server.
Other Games You Might Like
Other zombie and survival games we host. Switch anytime by submitting a ticket. Or take the Survival Game Bundle and switch between them yourself from the Gamepanel, with your saves kept.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join my Project Zomboid server?▾
Choose Join from the main menu, enter the IP address and port from your Gamepanel and the server password if there is one, then pick a username and password for your account on the server. The full steps are in the how to join section above.
Does my server run Build 42?▾
Yes. Build 42 has been on the stable branch with multiplayer since 29 July 2026, and new servers run it by default. Players need to be on the same build as the server to join.
Can I stay on Build 41?▾
Yes. If your mods haven't been updated for Build 42, you can keep your server on Build 41 until they are. See our Build 41 guide. Back up your world first, and check whether your mods support the build before switching either way.
How do I add mods to my server?▾
Add the Workshop IDs and mod IDs to your server configuration, or use the Gamepanel's Workshop installer. Players download the mods automatically when they join. See our mod installation guide.
How do I log in as admin?▾
Use the Web Console to give your account admin access, or log in with the admin password. See our admin login guide, and our admin commands guide for what you can do once you're in.
How do I change sandbox settings like zombie population or loot?▾
Edit them in the Gamepanel's configuration file editor and restart the server. Our server configuration guide explains every option, including zombie population, loot rarity, day length and PvP.
Can I set where players spawn?▾
Yes, either a single forced spawn point or a choice of spawn locations. See our spawn point guide.
Can I use RCON?▾
Yes. Run admin commands remotely through the Gamepanel's RCON client, scheduled tasks or a third-party tool. See our RCON guide.
Can I upload my existing world?▾
Yes. Upload your save via FTP or the file manager and set the server to load it. The world must match the build your server runs. Open a support ticket if you'd like help with the move.
How much does a Project Zomboid server cost?▾
Plans start from $15.51/month for a 10-slot server with 9 GB RAM. The 30-slot, 12 GB plan is our most popular, and the 60-slot plan runs on Extreme hardware for big modded servers. Every plan comes with a 48-hour free trial.
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.
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Deploy in under 10 minutes. Build 42 multiplayer, Build 41 if you need it, and one-click Workshop mods. 48-hour money-back guarantee.