HostForge
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Project Zomboid servers without the server-admin headache.

Configure, launch and manage a persistent Project Zomboid world from one focused control panel. Create a Co-op moddable beta server, browse community worlds, and keep your save moving with you.

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Server overviewKnox County Co-op
Running
EU Frankfurtplay.hostforge.example:16261
Players4/12
Memory6.4 GB / 8 GB
Uptime3d 14h

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.

  1. 01

    Configure your world.

    Start with the decisions your players will notice.

  2. 02

    Select server capacity.

    Choose a practical baseline for your group and mod load.

  3. 03

    Provision and invite players.

    Follow live progress, then share the connection address.

Built for communities

One world, wherever your players are.

HostForge connects the public server directory to the practical tools groups need after launch.

Find your next world

Publish a public server, browse by name, status or region, and see live player activity before you join.

Europe and North America

Choose the region that fits your group when regional capacity is available, with direct player connections to the host.

Transfer without starting over

Stop your server and move its persistent save and configuration between available regions without rebuilding the world.

Community directory

See the players behind every world.

Public servers are more than connection details. Browse active worlds, discover the people shaping them, and find a group worth joining.

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Community highlights

The players setting the pace across this world.

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 beta

HostForge is on beta and it is free

Start one persistent Co-op server at no cost, try the control panel with your group, and help shape what comes next.

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A few practical answers.

How does beta access work?

HostForge is currently in beta. Each account can provision one Co-op server with a persistent world for up to 8 players.

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.

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.

Does HostForge support mods?

The control plane is designed around mod-aware configuration. Exact Workshop management is introduced only when that configuration is available for your host.

Do saves persist?

Yes. Server saves and configuration remain independent from the game container lifecycle.

Can I choose Europe or North America?

Yes. Choose Europe or North America when that regional capacity is available for your account and connect directly to the selected host.

Can I transfer my server between regions?

Yes. Stop the server, choose another available region, and HostForge transfers the persistent save and configuration before cleaning up the old location.

HostForge is an unofficial server-management platform for Project Zomboid. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Indie Stone.