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Why host 7D2D with a broccoli?

Fighting hordes of zombies can be scary, but hosting a dedicated server shouldn't be. indifferent broccoli's high-powered hardware and friendly customer support ensures smooth gaming sessions for you and your friends.

We custom-built our control panel to make configuring your server simple. If you'd prefer to manage the server from Discord, we've got a bot for that too. Everything we build is to make your hosting experience chill, easy, and fun.

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Surviving horde night

A ravaged world

7 Days to Die is not only an open-world zombie survival game, it is a post-apocalyptic nightmare where civilization has crumbled, and the undead reign. The game challenges your survival instincts, blending first-person shooter elements with roleplay, horror, and adventure. As you navigate a perilous landscape, every decision matters, and the looming threat of an ever-strengthening zombie horde intensifies the urgency. You have 7 days to prepare.

Face the zombie apocalypse together

This multiplayer sandbox game is meant to be played with friends. As a team, you must craft vehicles and construct bases with hundreds of building components. 7 Days to Die combines the freedom of Minecraft with the zombie theme of DayZ, creating a unique gaming experience that will keep you and your friends hooked for hours, days, and even weeks.

Mods, maps, and more

Move beyond Navezgane with custom mods and maps. Install popular modpacks like Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy, or War3zuk. With over 550 unique locations and endless modding potential, you can continuously reinvent you zombie survival adventure. Good luck. You're going to need it.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. You can host your own 7 Days to Die server, either locally or with a hosting provider like indifferent broccoli. Running a player-hosted server allows you to create and customize your 7D2D gaming environment.
The top-ranked 7D2D PvE server is Salty Zombies. Also check out our list of the top 7 days to die servers hosted by us. And if you're looking for the best 7D2D server provider, we recommend you try indifferent broccoli. Our servers have quality hardware, DDoS protection, and 24/7 support via Discord.
The minimum requirements for a 7 Days to Die server include a stable internet connection, sufficient RAM (at least 4GB), and a dedicated machine or a virtual private server (VPS). It also helps to have a loyal community of gamers to play with.
Our largest plan allows a maximum of 64 players. NOTE: Because 7 Days to Die is early access, the game can become unstable as the server population increases. The stability of the server will depend on player count, mod selection, and general server settings.
We have servers in California (NA-West), Texas (NA-Central), Montreal (NA-East), and Germany (EU). You can select the location to minimize latency for you and your players.
The amount of RAM needed for a 7 Days to Die server depends on factors like the number of players, mods, and server settings. Generally, a server with 8GB RAM should be suitable for small to medium-sized player communities. All of our plans offer unlimited RAM.
Our basic 7D2D server hosting package costs $12.99/month for 12 players. Our largest plan is $32.99/month for 64 players. We price our game hosting plans based on the max player count--not RAM.

How do I set up a 7 Days to Die dedicated server?

With indifferent broccoli

Running your 7 Days to Die server is simple.

  1. Enter your email and password
  2. Select your plan size and region
  3. Press the 'Launch 2-Day Free Trial' button
  4. Enjoy your new server

Without indifferent broccoli

Running a 7 Days To Die dedicated server is... complicated.

System Requirements

To run a 7 Days to Die dedicated server, you'll want a system with at least 8GB of RAM and a quad-core processor. You will also need a minimum 12GB of free storage. The operating system should be Linux (Ubuntu 16.04+), Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit), Windows Server 2012-2022. Modded servers will require even more processing power.

Installation

You can install the server from your Steam library or use SteamCMD.

For Linux:

steamcmd force_install_dir ./7_Days_To_Die_server/ anonymousapp_update 294420 quit

For Windows:

steamcmd.exe +force_install_dir c:\SteamCMD\7_Days_to_Die_server\ +login anonymous +app_update 294420 +quit

You'll need to forward TCP port 26900 and UDP ports 26900, 26901, 26902, and 26903

Crossplay: 7D2D isn't crossplay between PC and consoles, but it is possible to play with Xbox Game Pass players on Windows.

Starting the server

You can launch the dedicated server from your steam library which will give you a terminal window to view.

You can also run the server by using command line in the server's directory:

Windows:

startserver.bat

Linux:

./startserver.sh