Project Zomboid Server Hosting for Canadian & US Players

Common questions about Project Zomboid hosting

What happens after I pay for a Project Zomboid server?

Payment happens on our secure billing site. Your server is set up automatically after payment and your panel login is emailed to you.

Where are ForgeWorld Gaming Project Zomboid servers hosted?

In Iowa, United States. One region for now, and we say so instead of drawing a map full of flags.

Is there a setup fee or a contract?

No setup fee, and you can cancel any time. Prices are in Canadian dollars; paying from the US, your card or payment account converts the charge to US dollars. On the billing site you see the monthly price of the plan you picked before any payment is taken.

How many players can a Project Zomboid server hold?

The Project Zomboid Standard plan is open for orders with 8 player slots, at CA$41.99 a month. Sizes not listed here are not available yet. If you need a different size, email support@fwg.world (no account needed; account holders can also open a ticket) and we confirm what is possible by email.

Can I run mods or Workshop items on a Project Zomboid server?

Email support@fwg.world with the mods, Workshop items, or world settings you need for your Project Zomboid server, plus the game and your player count, and we confirm what is possible by email. No account is needed; account holders can also send it as a ticket.

Which ports does the Project Zomboid server need?

Two UDP ports: 16261, the default starting port, and 16262, the direct connection port. Each extra instance on the same machine needs its own clear pair.

How are Workshop mods added to the Project Zomboid server?

Two lines in the ini file, both required: the mod loading IDs in Mods= and the Workshop item IDs in WorkshopItems=, separated by semicolons. Filling in only one is why a modded server behaves like vanilla.

Where are the Project Zomboid server's config files?

In the user folder rather than with the server files: the Zomboid/Server path under the user's home directory on Windows or Linux, with the world in Zomboid/Saves/Multiplayer.