How do I make an Unturned server?

At RespawnHost in three steps: pick a plan, choose a location, order — your server is online in under 90 seconds. Then adjust map, slots, and difficulty via Commands.dat in the web interface.

How do I install RocketMod?

RocketMod is pre-installed and can be activated with one click. We use the LDM fork (Legally Distinct Missile), which is maintained by the Unturned developers themselves. Plugins (.dll files) go into the Rocket/Plugins folder.

How do I install Workshop Maps?

Enter the Workshop ID of the map in the `WorkshopDownloadConfig.json` and set the map name in the `Commands.dat`. On the next start, the server downloads the content automatically.

How do I become Admin?

Enter your SteamID64 in the `Adminlist.dat` file or set yourself via `Owner [SteamID64]` in the `Commands.dat` — the owner automatically has admin rights.

How much RAM do I need?

Unturned is frugal: 2-4 GB is enough for vanilla servers. With lots of mods, big maps like California 2, or full slots, 6-12 GB is recommended.

Yes, with RocketMod and a Kit plugin you can define starter gear or VIP kits.

Is there a whitelist?

Yes, you can set the server to 'Whitelisted' and add players manually.

How do I change the mode (Easy/Normal/Hard)?

In the `Commands.dat` you can enter the command `mode [Easy/Normal/Hard/Gold]`.

Yes, with the command `pve` in the `Commands.dat`, players no longer deal damage to each other.

Simply restart the server. Our system installs the update automatically.

Where are the servers located?

We have servers in Germany and in USA (Salt Lake City).

Can I force the perspective?

Yes, you can set `perspective [First/Third/Both/Vehicle]` to e.g. only allow First-Person.

Yes, via the `Loadouts` config or plugins you can define what players spawn with.

How do I ban players?

With the command `ban [Name/SteamID] [Reason] [Duration]`.

Most RocketMod plugins are free and open source.

Yes, in the web interface in the console or in the logs.

How many players fit on a server?

The recommended default is 24 players. Via `Maxplayers` in Commands.dat you can raise it to 48 or more — just plan for enough RAM and CPU.

Gold is the Permanent Gold Upgrade DLC for Unturned (around $4.99 on Steam). With the `Gold` command you make your server exclusive to Gold players — who get extra cosmetics and character slots.

Is there free Unturned server hosting?

Self-hosting is free but requires a PC running 24/7, port forwarding, and manual updates. With pay-per-use from 0.0240 €/h you get DDoS protection, backups, and automatic updates — a weekend server costs just a few cents.

Does California 2 run on the server?

Yes, California 2 has been part of the base game since update 3.26.3.0 (April 30, 2026) and runs on every server. Due to the map size — roughly six times the old California — we recommend at least 6 GB RAM.

Yes, Airdrops are enabled by default but can be configured.

What happens in case of a server crash?

Our system restarts the server automatically.

Can I upload custom maps?

Yes, via SFTP you can load custom maps into the `Maps` folder.

You can set up manual or automatic backups in the panel (for a minimal fee) and restore your world anytime with one click.

Unturned

Unturned Server Hosting

Name: Unturned Server Hosting
Brand: RespawnHost
SKU: unturned-hosting
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Recommended for 8 players

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Recommended for 16 players

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Recommended for 24 players

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Recommended for 32 players

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Fixed plans are 100% prepaid – paid once in advance from your balance. No subscription contract, no debt collection: without balance nothing renews.

What is an Unturned server?

An Unturned server is a dedicated server for Smartly Dressed Games' free-to-play zombie survival game: your world runs 24/7, friends join anytime without a host PC, and RocketMod plugins (now maintained by the developers themselves as the LDM fork) plus Steam Workshop mods turn it into a survival, PvP, or roleplay server. Unturned is extremely lightweight — 2 GB of RAM is enough for a vanilla server. At RespawnHost you rent one pay-per-use from 0.0240 €/h (billed per second, only while the server runs) or as a fixed plan from 5.00 €/month — ready in under 90 seconds.

RocketMod/LDM plugins & Workshop mods Runs on as little as 2 GB RAM Pay-per-use from 0.0240 €/h Online in 90 seconds

Everything you need

These features are included in every package and make your server the perfect gaming experience.

Instant Setup

Your server is ready in under 90 seconds. No waiting times, start playing immediately.

Unlimited Slots

No limit on the number of players. Invite as many friends as you want.

Custom Control Panel

Fully customizable control panel with all the features you need.

Per-Second Billing

Pay only when your server is online. The corresponding amount is deducted per second.

DDoS Protection

Our permanent DDoS protection keeps attacks away and guarantees a lag-free gaming experience.

Quality Gaming Support

Our support team consists of real gamers who can help you at any time.

Gaming Infrastructure

Premium hardware for your Unturned server

Kostenrechner

Calculate your real costs for Unturned

Play time per day3h

1h24h

Your typical day

0:0024:00

Fixed plan

5.00 €

runs around the clock

RespawnHost

~2.16 €

3h/day billed

Your savings

versus the fixed plan, at 90 h/month

57 %

~2.84 €

The fixed plan only pays off from around 7.0 hours a day. Below that, Pay-per-Use is cheaper.

Based on the 2 GB package. Actual costs may vary depending on usage.

Hardware & Infrastruktur

Optimized for Unturned

Processor

AMD Ryzen

RAM

DDR5

Storage

NVMe SSD

DDoS protection

Premium Gaming DDoS Protection

Uplink

10 Gbit/s

Uptime

100.00 %

All systems operational

Live status on Instatus

Transparent Price Calculation

Our pricing models are completely transparent and fair. You only pay for what you really use.

You only pay when the server is online

No costs when your server is turned off. Pay only for actual usage.

Per-Second Billing

costs are deducted live as soon as the server is online. Server off = no more cost consumption.

No hidden costs

When your server is turned off, no costs are incurred. No setup fees, no hidden costs.

Unturned Price Example

Survivor (2 GB RAM) as a fixed plan17.25 € / Month

Pay-per-use hourly rate≈ 0.0240 € / Hour

(0.0240 € × 720 Hours = 17.25 €)

Live Billing

Costs are only incurred when the server is running. Stop it to save.

Example: 2 GB Package

2 hours online≈ 0.05 €

Server turned off0.00 €

Total costOnly what you play!

The difference to traditional hosters

Compare our features with those of traditional hosters and see for yourself why RespawnHost.com is the better choice.

Feature	RespawnHost.com	Provider A	Provider B	Provider C	Provider D
Pay only when server online
Server ready in under 90 seconds
Unlimited Slots
Unlimited NVMe SSD
Unlimited Cores
One Click Installer for Steam Workshop Content
Custom Control Panel
Full SFTP Access
Free Databases
Premium Hardware *2

*1 One-Click Installer with selection of mods, plugins & modpacks from popular providers like CurseForge, Modrinth, Spigot etc.

*2 Premium Hardware means for us Gaming Processors e.g. AMD Ryzen™

*3 Sample of four major providers, surveyed in July 2026 from their public pricing and feature pages. Providers are not named because plans can change at any time — the survey date is what counts.

Frequently Asked Questions about Unturned Servers

Unturned Server Hosting: Your Survival World with Plugins and Workshop Mods

For over a decade, Unturned has proven that graphics aren't everything: deep survival mechanics, huge maps like Russia, PEI, or the new California 2, and one of the most active modding communities on Steam. With your own server from RespawnHost, you create your own world — pure survival, PvP deathmatch, or roleplay with RocketMod plugins.

Why choose Unturned server hosting at RespawnHost?

Unturned is graphically simple, but with lots of mods, big maps, and full slots it gets demanding. Our AMD Ryzen servers deliver stable performance and low pings — crucial in PvP. Thanks to RocketMod support, you can install plugins for permissions, kits, shops, or a complete server economy.

The Steam Workshop is full of brilliant maps and mods. Our system makes installation easy: enter the Workshop IDs in WorkshopDownloadConfig.json, restart the server, done. Game updates are handled automatically.

Features for Survivors

RocketMod (LDM): Install plugins for admin tools, shops, and more
Workshop Support: Download maps, weapons, and vehicles automatically
Config Editor: Edit Commands.dat and gameplay configs right in the panel
DDoS Protection: Security against attacks
Backup System: Protect your world
SFTP Access: Full control over your files

With our pay-per-use model, you only pay while your server is running. That's ideal for Unturned, since many groups only play in the evenings or on weekends — and the game itself is free anyway.

How much does an Unturned server cost?

Unturned is free-to-play — and thanks to its low requirements, the server is one of the cheapest around: the Survivor plan with 2 GB RAM costs about 0.0240 €/h pay-per-use. A group playing three evenings a week for 3 hours each (about 39 hours a month) pays roughly 0.93 €.

If your server should sit in the server list 24/7 — a must for public PvP and RP servers — the fixed plan is the cheaper choice: 2 GB from 5.00 €/month, with term discounts of 10 to 20% for 90 to 360 days. You can switch between both models anytime.

Tip: Use automatic restarts to keep the server fresh and prevent lag.

Vanilla, Modded, or Roleplay — Which Unturned Server Fits You?

Few games cover as many server types as Unturned. Your choice determines how much RAM you need and which tools come into play.

Vanilla survival: The pure game on official maps like PEI, Washington, or Russia. Extremely lightweight — 2 GB RAM (Survivor) is plenty for a private round with friends.

Modded & Workshop: Curated and community maps, weapon packs, and vehicle mods from the Steam Workshop. Depending on mod count and map size, we recommend 6 GB (Bandit) — for huge maps like California 2 with lots of Workshop mods, go for 12 GB (Mayor).

Roleplay & economy: RP servers live on RocketMod plugins — permissions, kits, shops, jobs, economy. The plugins themselves are lightweight, but RP servers usually run 24/7 with many slots: a fixed plan from 6 GB up is the way to go.

Unturned Dedicated Server: Ports, Commands.dat, and Plugins

The Unturned dedicated server is configured via Commands.dat — a simple text file with one command per line, executed on every server start. For network traffic, Unturned uses two consecutive UDP ports: the game port (default 27015) and port+1 (27016) for the Steam query.

At RespawnHost, all of this comes preconfigured: order your server, pick a map, start playing. Edit Commands.dat and configs anytime via the web interface or SFTP.

Ports: UDP 27015 (game) and UDP 27016 (port+1, Steam query)
Commands.dat: one command per line — e.g. Name, Map, Maxplayers, Mode Easy/Normal/Hard, Perspective First/Third/Vehicle/Both, PvE, Owner
Maxplayers: recommended default is 24 — higher values work but cost performance
Becoming admin: add your SteamID64 to Adminlist.dat or set yourself as Owner in Commands.dat
Workshop mods: add file IDs to WorkshopDownloadConfig.json — the server downloads them automatically on startup
Plugins: RocketMod .dll files go into the Rocket/Plugins folder — the LDM fork is maintained by the Unturned developers themselves

Unturned in 2026: California 2 and a Game That Never Stands Still

On April 30, 2026, update 3.26.3.0 shipped the biggest map in Unturned history: California 2 — roughly six times the size of the old California, six years in the making, with 100+ NPC quests, multiple safezones, and its own soundtrack. For server owners that means: if you want to host California 2, plan for at least 6 GB RAM due to the map size, more with mods.

Unturned remains completely free-to-play — only the optional Permanent Gold Upgrade (around $4.99) unlocks cosmetics, extra character slots, and access to Gold servers. That a 10+ year old game still gets updates like this makes it the perfect long-term project for your own server: the community is active, the Workshop keeps growing, and your server always runs the latest version with us.

Last updated: July 2026