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Unturned Server Hosting

Run your own Unturned server for co-op, PvP or roleplay. Load Workshop maps, add RocketMod or OpenMod plugins and tune Commands.dat from the panel, on AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs with DDR5 RAM. Ready within 60 seconds after payment.

  • Workshop maps and mods
  • RocketMod and OpenMod plugins
  • 2 free databases
  • Runs on every plan
See Unturned plans See the panel

Plans from $1.90 USD / month

Unturned key art: blocky zombies and a survivor in a bandana firing a gun

UnturnedRequires 2 GB RAM · runs on all 9 plans

What Unturned servers run onThe usual setup of a community Unturned server. Everything is a file you can manage from the panel.

  • Workshop mapsBy Steam file ID
  • RocketModThe classic plugin loader
  • OpenModModern plugin framework
  • Commands.datMap, slots, PvP
  • GSLTSteam login token

Use code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life

Swipe or tap a plan

Slide to pick your RAM Use the arrow keys too

Every plan includes

    Run your Unturned server from one panel

    Screenshots of our real panel. Edit configs, upload plugins and keep backups with the tools included in every plan.

    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel with server folders, a search box and upload buttons

    Try the live panel demoTry before you buy: our home page has an interactive demo of the panel.

    Everything included with your Unturned server

    Same tools on every plan, no paid extras. The slider only changes the RAM.

    Built for Unturned

    • Workshop contentLoad community maps and mods by their Workshop IDs.
    • Plugin frameworksRocketMod and OpenMod plugins as .dll files.
    • Unlimited slotsNo cap from us. Set MaxPlayers yourself.
    • 2 free databasesFor economy, kits and ban plugins.

    Manage it easily

    • File manager and sFTPEdit Commands.dat in the browser.
    • Backup SystemSnapshots of your world and bases.
    • US and EuropeDallas, TX and Amsterdam, NL.
    • Game ChangerSwitch to any game your plan runs.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz for smooth raids and zombie hordes.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeDedicated DDR5 memory and Samsung NVMe storage.
    • DDoS protectionPvP servers get attacked; yours is protected.
    • Ready in 60 secondsYour server is ready within 60 seconds after payment.

    Unturned server hosting for your survivors

    Unturned is free to play on Steam, which is exactly why its servers fill up: anyone can join a friend in a couple of clicks. A dedicated server keeps your map, your bases and your rules running when you log off, whether you want a quiet co-op world or a crowded PvP island.

    It is also light. Unturned needs 2 GB of RAM on our plans, so it runs on every size from $1.90 USD a month, on the same AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors and DDR5 memory as our heaviest games, with DDoS protection in front.

    Pick your RAM
    Unturned screenshot: survivors fighting zombies under a gas station roof

    Workshop maps and server settings

    Most of an Unturned server is set up in a few plain text files you can edit from the panel's file manager.

    Curated and Workshop maps

    Pick a built-in map such as PEI, Washington or Russia, or a curated one like Elver, Arid or Buak. For community maps and mods, add their Steam Workshop file IDs to WorkshopDownloadConfig.json and the server downloads them when it starts.

    Commands.dat

    Name, map, slots, difficulty, PvP or PvE, first or third person and the welcome message all live in Commands.dat. Change a line, restart, done.

    Game Server Login Token

    Steam asks Unturned servers for a Game Server Login Token to be listed publicly. Create one with your Steam account and add it on the GSLT line.

    // Servers/MyServer/Server/Commands.dat
Name Washington Survival PvP
Map Washington
MaxPlayers 24
Mode Normal
Perspective Both
PvP
Welcome Welcome, survivor!
GSLT your-steam-login-token
    An example Commands.dat for a PvP server on Washington. Use your own GSLT from Steam.

    RocketMod and OpenMod plugins

    Plugins are what turn a vanilla server into a community: kits, economies, teleports, clans and anti-cheat.

    RocketMod

    RocketMod has the biggest catalogue of Unturned plugins, built up over many years. Plugins are .dll files you drop into its plugins folder.

    OpenMod

    OpenMod is a newer, actively developed plugin framework. It can run alongside RocketMod, so you can keep an older plugin while you move to newer ones.

    Databases for plugins

    Economy, shop and ban plugins often store data in MySQL. Every plan comes with two free databases you create in the panel.

    Unturned screenshot: three survivors cooking fish at a wooden table
    Databases page with two databases in the TheGameHosting panel
    Backups list in the TheGameHosting panel

    How much RAM does an Unturned server need?

    Unturned needs at least 2 GB of RAM on our plans, so it runs on every plan we sell. The things that push it higher are easy to spot:

    • A vanilla map for a group of friends sits happily on the smallest plans.
    • Large curated maps like Elver or Arid use several times more memory than the classic ones.
    • A full PvP server with many plugins and a high player count needs the most headroom.

    We never cap slots. Set MaxPlayers in Commands.dat and choose the RAM to match.

    Looking for more survival servers? See DayZ hosting, Arma 3 hosting and SCP: Secret Laboratory hosting.

    Game Changer in the TheGameHosting panel listing how much RAM each game requires

    Unturned requires 2 GB RAMEvery plan runs it

    • 2 GB
    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
    • 8 GB
    • 10 GB
    • 12 GB
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB

    Hardware we own, in Dallas and Amsterdam

    Your island runs on hardware we bought and look after ourselves. Unturned simulates zombies, vehicles and every player's base on the server, and that work benefits from fast cores: every plan runs on AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz, with DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage for quick map loading.

    There are two locations to pick from: Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands). Each runs on a 10 Gbps network with advanced cooling, UPS backup power and DDoS protection.

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3D up to 5.7Ghz
    • DDR5 RAM
    • Samsung NVMe Storage
    • 10 Gbps Network
    • UPS Backup Power
    • Dallas, TX & Amsterdam, NL

    Real people on support

    Our team is available 24/7/365. Ask about a Workshop map that will not download, a plugin error or moving your server and its player data from another host.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    Unturned hosting questions

    Can't find your answer? Ask our support team.

    How do I add Workshop maps and mods?

    Add the Steam Workshop file IDs to WorkshopDownloadConfig.json in your server folder and restart. The server downloads them on startup. To play a Workshop map, set its name on the Map line of Commands.dat.

    Can I use RocketMod or OpenMod plugins?

    Yes. Both are plugin frameworks for Unturned servers, and they can run side by side. Upload plugin .dll files to the framework's plugins folder over sFTP and restart.

    What is a GSLT and do I need one?

    A Game Server Login Token (GSLT) is a free token from Steam that lets your Unturned server appear in the public server list. Create one with your Steam account and add it to Commands.dat.

    How much RAM does an Unturned server need?

    Unturned needs at least 2 GB of RAM on our plans, so it runs on every plan. Large curated maps, many plugins and more players online need more memory.

    How do I switch between PvP and PvE?

    Write PvP or PvE in Commands.dat and restart. The same file sets the map, difficulty mode, camera perspective and player slots.

    Can my friends join for free?

    Unturned is free to play on Steam, so anyone with Steam can download it and join your server from the server list or by its address.

    Can I move my Unturned server to TheGameHosting?

    Yes. Upload your server folder with its Level, Players and plugin data over sFTP and start the server. Our support team will gladly help you move it.

    Where are your Unturned servers located?

    Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands), both on hardware we own: AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs, DDR5 RAM, Samsung NVMe storage and a 10 Gbps network.

    Do you have a discount code?

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with Smartly Dressed Games?

    No. This site is not affiliated with Unturned or Smartly Dressed Games.

    Start your Unturned server today

    Ready within 60 seconds after payment. Unturned runs on every plan, so your server can start on the smallest size.

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

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