Viewpoint built in
Tick one box and HostForge adds Project Viewpoint and ZombieBuddy in the right load order, then shows each player the one-time setup for their PC.
Free Project Zomboid server hosting
Run a persistent Build 42 multiplayer world for your group without leaving a PC on. Start a free Co-op server with Workshop mods, browse community worlds, and bring your save from another host.
Knox County Co-opRunning
North America
203.0.113.24:16261Players4/8
Memory6.4 GB / 8 GB
Uptime3d 14h
- Game build
- Build 42
- In-game day
- Day 214
- Workshop mods
- 14 enabled
- Last backup
- Today, 03:00
Illustrative values, not a live server.
Isometric or 3D
Play however you want.
Keep Project Zomboid's isometric view, or turn on Project Viewpoint and see Knox County in 3D, from your character's eyes or over the shoulder. Every player switches with one key.
O
Shift + OA 3D world, not just a 3D camera
Add the 3D World pack for 3D furniture, fences, windows, doors and trees, and shelves that show their loot. HostForge picks the add-ons and keeps them current.
Fast CPUs, memory to spare
Servers run on fast CPUs with plenty of memory, so Viewpoint and its 3D packs are handled with ease, alongside the rest of your mod list.
Set the ground rules. We handle the host routine.
HostForge keeps infrastructure decisions close to the game setup, so your group can get from settings to a shareable address without a separate server admin ritual.
- 01
Configure your world.
Start with the decisions your players will notice.
- 02
Choose your capacity.
Pick the player count and memory your group and mod load need.
- 03
Provision and invite players.
Follow live progress, then share the connection address.
Built for groups
Everything a long-running world needs.
HostForge gives your group the practical tools it needs after launch, without a separate server admin.
Workshop mods in a few clicks
Search the Project Zomboid Workshop from the control panel and add mods to your server. HostForge downloads them and writes the mod settings for you.
Hosted in North America and the EU
Servers run on dedicated hardware in North America and the EU, with direct player connections. Pick the region closest to your group.
Bring your world with you
Upload a save ZIP from your current host. HostForge remaps the world so existing characters are recognized.
See the players behind every world.
Every world has its own players, and HostForge highlights what they are known for: longest lives, zombie kills, skills and more.
Micky Walla
Zombie slayer1,120zombie kills
Longest life61d 17htime survived
Melee masterLevel 4Blunt skill
Tiger Peta Jr
Well read37books read
Crafting profileLevel 7Woodworking skill
Crafting profileLevel 5Fishing skill
Walmir Souza
Crafting aceLevel 8Metal Welding skill
Green thumbLevel 2Farming skill
Recipe keeper356recipes learned
Capitao Leta
DeadeyeLevel 4Aiming skill
Foraging legendLevel 10Foraging skill
Crafting profileLevel 4Cooking skill
Free while HostForge is in beta
Run a persistent Co-op world for your group at no cost. Spots are limited and no end date is set. If that ever changes, you get at least 30 days' notice and time to download your world.
Start free beta server- Server
- One free Co-op world per account, up to 8 players. Need more players or heavy mods? Request a custom server.
- Regions
- North America and Europe
- Included
- Workshop mods, Project Viewpoint, daily backups, save import
- How long
- Free until further notice. You can download your save at any time.
Guides for your server.
All Project Zomboid guides- Set up a Project Zomboid Build 42 dedicated serverInstall the Project Zomboid dedicated server with Steam or SteamCMD, give it memory, start it, open UDP ports 16261 and 16262, and get your group in.
- Move a Project Zomboid save to a new server without losing charactersWhy characters vanish when a Project Zomboid world moves to another server, how players.db ties them to the server name, and how to move a save safely.
- Add Workshop mods to a Project Zomboid Build 42 serverWorkshop IDs and Mod IDs are not the same. How to find both, fill in WorkshopItems= and Mods= on a Build 42 server, and handle map mods and load order.
- Project Zomboid server and sandbox settings explainedWhat the main Project Zomboid server and sandbox settings do, the file and key each one lives in, every choice with its number, and the default.
- Install and play Project Viewpoint on a multiplayer serverYes, Project Viewpoint works in multiplayer: each player installs ZombieBuddy, the server lists the mods, and 3D add-ons make furniture, fences and trees 3D.
A few practical answers.
How does beta access work?
HostForge is in beta, and beta servers are free. Each account can run one free Co-op server for up to 8 players with a persistent world. If you need higher capacity for more players or heavy mod lists, request a custom server when you create yours and our team sizes and approves it.
How long is it free?
HostForge stays free until further notice, and no end date is set. We will give you at least 30 days' notice before that changes. Your server and world stay as they are, and you can download your save from the Backups tab at any time.
Does HostForge support mods?
Yes, from Thunderstore. Add mods on your server's Mods tab; HostForge adds what they need and BepInEx, and players install the same mods with the tab's r2modman profile code.
Can we play in first or third person?
Yes, with Project Viewpoint. Tick it when you create the server or in its Mods tab, and add the Fixes, 3D World or Gore packs if you like. HostForge sets up the server; each player installs ZombieBuddy once, then presses O for first person and Shift + O for third person, or stays isometric.
Do players need to install anything?
Players join with their normal Project Zomboid client. They only need the same mods as the server when a modded world is configured, and ZombieBuddy for Project Viewpoint.
Can I bring my existing world?
Yes. Stop the server, open the Backups tab, and upload a ZIP of your Project Zomboid save. Archives from other hosts are remapped so existing characters are recognized. Server settings and mods are configured separately.
Do saves persist?
Yes. Your world and configuration live outside the game container, and HostForge takes a daily backup, keeping the last seven. You can also download the save at any time.
Where are the servers?
In North America and the EU, on dedicated hardware. Choose the region closest to your players when you create the server. Players elsewhere can still join, with higher ping.
What can I do in the community directory?
Browse public Project Zomboid worlds by name, status and region, open a server profile, and see live player activity and community highlights before joining.