Resources that fit your run
Choose from 8–16 GB RAM and 1–6 vCPU. We recommend starting with 8–12 GB RAM and 2–4 vCPU, then checking resource use during a typical session.
Game server hosting
A shared Project Zomboid world for your group
Give your group a dedicated place to survive, build, and pick up where you left off. Choose server resources for the way you play, then manage access, Workshop items, backups, and server controls from your MaximusHost account.
- Choose from 8–16 GB RAM and 1–6 vCPU
- Manage supported settings, players, and Workshop items
- Create backups before major world or Workshop changes
How much does Project Zomboid server hosting cost per month?
Playing about four hours per week? A typical Project Zomboid server could cost $0.85 per month in usage. Leave the same server running 24/7 and it could cost $25.92 per month.
Both estimates use 8 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 40 GB storage, with no dedicated IP required. Casual play includes stopped-server storage; the always-on example does not because storage is charged during stopped time. A stopped server keeps its world subject to account retention rules, but players cannot join until it is started again; startup time varies.
- About 4 hours/week: $0.85/month (851 credits)
- Running 24/7: $25.92/month (25,920 credits)
These Standard-account estimates are not guaranteed bills. Actual usage depends on resources, running time, storage, and optional services. The separate one-time server creation fee is 50 credits ($0.05). Credit purchases start at 3,000 credits ($3); that minimum purchase is account balance, not a monthly hosting charge.
Adjust this estimate in the hosting cost calculator or read Billing and Credits.
Why host with MaximusHost?
Manage your server from one account
Start, stop, or restart your server from My Servers. Open the Console tab to follow recent output, or use Settings to adjust the supported server options.
Set access for your group
Set a public name and description, choose whether to show the server in the public browser, set the maximum player count, and manage the optional join password.
Protect the world you build
Create a backup before a major change. Use the Backups tab to download a copy or restore an earlier server state if you need to roll back.
Add Workshop items with care
The Mods area supports Steam Workshop items, but Project Zomboid mod management is experimental. Check dependencies and build compatibility yourself before adding items to an established world.
How it works
- Choose your game and resources. Pick Project Zomboid and choose RAM and CPU for the way you plan to play.
- Set up your server. Choose the options for your game and review the one-time creation fee before you confirm.
- Start and connect. When your server is ready, start it from your account and share the connection details with your group.
- Manage it as you play. Use your MaximusHost dashboard to check server status and manage its settings and tools.
Adjust your Project Zomboid hosting estimate
Choose resources and expected running time to see an estimate in dollars and credits. RAM and CPU are charged while running; storage is charged while stopped. Dedicated-IP games include the relevant IP assumption in the estimate. The calculator uses a 30-day month and does not include the one-time 50-credit creation fee.
Choose a game to apply its recommended resources.
Custom estimate: choose whether a dedicated IP is required.
Standard account estimate
Estimated Monthly Cost
0 credits/month$0.00/month
- Runtime
- 0 credits
- Stopped storage
- 0 credits
- Dedicated IP
- 0 credits
- Total
- 0 credits
Storage is charged only during estimated stopped time. Membership/reservation behavior can alter stopped-server dedicated-IP charges.
Project Zomboid features
Make the server fit your group
Use Settings for access and gameplay controls and a searchable selection of advanced server options. Stop the server before saving changes.
Control when the server runs
Use Start, Stop, and Restart from My Servers. Owners can also schedule sessions or enable idle auto-shutdown when the server is empty.
Keep changes deliberate
Review confirmed player activity and use available kick, ban, and unban actions. Back up the world before major settings or Workshop changes.
Helpful guides
Product documentation
Frequently asked questions
What resources should I choose?
We recommend starting with 8–12 GB RAM and 2–4 vCPU. The creation form shows the current available range and estimates credit use for the resources you select.
How do I connect?
Copy the Game address from your server card in My Servers, then add the server from Project Zomboid’s Join screen. Share any join password privately.
Can I change zombie population or loot settings?
Settings includes a searchable editor for selected advanced server options. Zombie population and loot sandbox controls are not included.
Can I use Steam Workshop mods?
The Mods area supports Workshop items, but the Project Zomboid workflow is experimental and does not verify compatibility with the installed game build. Back up first and add one change at a time.
Can I restore an earlier world?
Yes. Restore a server backup from the Backups tab. Restoring overwrites the current server data with the earlier saved state, so later progress may be lost.
How are credits charged?
The creation form shows the hourly runtime rate for the RAM and CPU you select; total usage depends on how long the server runs. New servers use standard billing and have a one-time 50-credit creation fee. Any existing beta billing exemption applies only to servers already designated under the current eligibility rules; new servers use standard credit billing. Storage charges may continue while a standard server is stopped. Check current billing terms before creating a server.
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