Project Zomboid server hosting
Run your own Project Zomboid dedicated server on a Nxeon VPS — full root access, NVMe storage, Workshop mods, DDoS protection, and a dedicated IPv4. From $12.99/mo.
A dedicated Project Zomboid server keeps Knox County persistent so your survivors' base stays put between sessions. On a Nxeon VPS you get full root over SSH to install the server, set your memory with the -Xmx flag, and load Workshop mods without a host-imposed cap.
Zomboid is a Java server, so RAM and steady CPU matter. Our plans run on enterprise NVMe (ZFS) with a dedicated IPv4, always-on DDoS protection, and automatic backups — because losing a months-long save to a crash is the one thing Zomboid players fear more than zombies.
6–8 GB is the sensible baseline, so our Pro 8 GB plan is the popular pick; a small co-op run works on 4 GB, and heavily-modded servers with lots of players do better on 16 GB. Resize any time as your group and mod list grow.
Run Project Zomboid on a Nxeon VPS
Full root, NVMe on ZFS, DDoS protection, and one-click resize. Pick the size that fits your group and mods.
Standard · 4 GB
2 vCPU · 50 GB NVMe$12.99/mo
A small co-op run for a few survivors with a light mod list.
DeployPro · 8 GB
3 vCPU · 80 GB NVMe$20.99/mo
The recommended baseline — comfortable for a full group and Workshop mods.
DeployMax · 16 GB
4 vCPU · 120 GB NVMe$32.99/mo
Large, heavily-modded servers with lots of players and long-running saves.
DeployBuilt for Knox County
Full root access
Set -Xmx yourself, install Workshop mods with no cap, and manage the server exactly how you want over SSH.
NVMe on ZFS
Enterprise NVMe in a ZFS mirror for fast chunk saves and self-healing integrity on long-running worlds.
Dedicated IPv4
Your own IPv4 so friends connect directly on ports 16261/16262 — no shared NAT.
DDoS protection
Always-on mitigation plus a managed firewall keep your world up when it's targeted.
Automatic backups
Scheduled backups and snapshots protect that months-long save from a crash or bad mod update.
One-click resize
Add RAM and vCPU as your mod list and player count grow — no rebuild.
Deploying in minutes
- 1
Deploy a VPS
Pick the Pro 8 GB plan and your server is provisioned from Singapore in under a minute.
- 2
Install the server
Use SteamCMD to pull the Project Zomboid dedicated server — our guide covers the full install.
- 3
Set RAM and add mods
Tune -Xmx in the start script and add your Workshop IDs and Mod IDs to the config.
- 4
Invite your survivors
Share your IP and port 16261, and start surviving.
Step-by-step setup guides
Prefer to run it yourself, or just want to understand the specs? These walkthroughs cover it.
Questions, answered
How much RAM does a Project Zomboid server need?+
Plan for 6–8 GB as a minimum for a Project Zomboid server, and more as you add players and Workshop mods. Our Pro 8 GB VPS is the comfortable baseline; big modded servers with lots of players do better on 16 GB. RAM is set with the -Xmx value in the start script.
How do I set the server's RAM?+
Project Zomboid's Java server takes its memory from the -Xmx flag in the launch options (e.g. StartServer64). Because you have full root on your VPS, you edit that directly — no fixed host cap.
How do I add Workshop mods?+
You add the Workshop IDs and Mod IDs to the server config, and the server downloads them on start. A common gotcha is that Workshop ID and Mod ID are different values and both must be listed — our mods guide covers it.
What ports does Project Zomboid use?+
The default ports are 16261 and 16262 (UDP). With full root access you control the firewall and open exactly what you need.
Why won't my mods load?+
Almost always a config mismatch: the WorkshopItems (Workshop IDs) and Mods (Mod IDs) lists must both be filled in and correct, and load order can matter. All players also need the same mods. Our guide walks through getting the IDs right.
Deploy your first server in under a minute
Creating an account is free and takes no card details. You pay when you deploy — choose a billing term and pay from your wallet or by card at checkout.