Quake Live Server Hosting
Arena FPS · Duel · Clan Arena · CTF · Steam Workshop Maps
- Duel, Free for All, Team Deathmatch, Clan Arena, CTF and more
- Steam Workshop maps that players download automatically
- Your own map pool, rules and server password
- Low-latency servers in 20 locations, with DDoS mitigation
From $3.59/month for 4 players · 48-hour free trial
Quake Live Server Rental: Plans and Prices
Renting a Quake Live server costs from $3.59 a month. We've hosted Quake Live servers since dedicated servers arrived with the Steam release in September 2014. 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 Quake Live.
Our fastest CPUs, 5.0 GHz+. For competitive servers that want every frame steady.
- 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.
- 4, 8, 16 or 32 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.
Quake Live Screenshots
Everything You Need to Run Your Quake Live Server
Duel, Clan Arena, CTF and a Dozen Modes
Run the mode your community plays: Duel, Free for All, Team Deathmatch, Clan Arena, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag and more. Set your own limits and map pool in the server config.
- Duel and Free for All
- Clan Arena, Freeze Tag and team modes
- Capture the Flag
Steam Workshop Maps
Quake Live delivers custom content through the Steam Workshop. Add each item's ID to workshop.txt in the baseq3 folder, add the maps to your map pool, and players download them automatically when they join.
- Workshop items listed in workshop.txt
- Automatic downloads for players
- Full file access by FTP or the file manager
Your Rules, Your Server
Set the server name, password, player limit and admin access in the config with our text editor. Run a password-protected server for your clan or open it to the whole community.
- Server name and password
- Player limit to match your plan
- Admin and RCON access
Low Ping Where Your Players Are
Quake is all about reactions, so ping matters. Choose from 20 locations worldwide and test your ping to each one before you order.
- 20 locations worldwide
- DDoS mitigation on every server
- 48-hour free trial to test the connection
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, including Quake III Arena. Your slots and billing cycle carry over.
- 250+ games in the catalogue
- All slots and settings transfer
- No cancellation or new order needed
Why Host Your Quake Live 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 Quake Live Server or Host It Yourself?
You can run Quake Live yourself. Here's what that actually looks like next to a rented server.
About Quake Live
Quake Live is id Software's online successor to Quake III Arena: the same fast movement, rocket jumps and railgun, with more than 100 arenas, about a dozen game modes and its own competitive scene.
It launched in the browser in August 2010 and moved to Steam on 17 September 2014, where it gained Steam Workshop support for community maps. Duel and Clan Arena remain the modes it's best known for.
A rented Quake Live dedicated server gives your clan or community its own arena, with your map pool and rules, in a location close to your players for the lowest ping.
Useful Quake Live Links
The Steam store page, the Steam Workshop and our Quake III Arena page.
How to Join Your Quake Live Server
Your server's IP address and port are in the Gamepanel as soon as it's online.
Connect from the console
- Start Quake Live and press the ~ key to open the console.
- Type connect followed by your server's IP address and port.
- If the server has a password, type password and the password first.
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20 locations, One Low Ping
Rent a Quake Live 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.
Quake Live Server Hosting FAQ
How do I choose a Quake Live server host?▾
Check a few things: a location close to your players for low ping, enough player slots for your mode, full access to the server config and files, Steam Workshop map support and DDoS mitigation. A free trial lets you test the ping before you pay. Our servers have all of these, with 20 locations and a 48-hour free trial.
How do I add Steam Workshop maps?▾
Add each Workshop item's ID, the number at the end of its Workshop URL, to workshop.txt in the baseq3 folder, one per line. Add the maps to your map pool and restart. Players download Workshop content automatically when they join.
Which game modes can I run?▾
All of Quake Live's modes: Duel, Free for All, Team Deathmatch, Clan Arena, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag and the rest. Pick the mode and maps for your server in its config.
How many players can join?▾
Our plans come with 4 or 16 player slots, and the Custom plan offers 8 or 32. Set the server's player limit to match your plan.
Do players need to own Quake Live?▾
Yes. Each player needs Quake Live on Steam. The server itself is included in your plan.
How much does a Quake Live server cost?▾
Plans start from $3.59/month for 4 players. For 16 players it's $14.51/month with NVMe Pro storage and Above Normal CPU priority, or $17.58/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 Quake Live servers?▾
Since dedicated servers arrived with the Steam release in September 2014.
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 Quake Live Server Today
Every game mode, Workshop maps and 20 low-ping locations. 48-hour money-back guarantee.