> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.wasabihosting.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Unturned Server Hosting — Getting Started

> Learn the basics of Unturned server hosting with Wasabi Hosting — persistent survival worlds, Steam Workshop maps and mods, RocketMod and OpenMod plugins, and full config control.

Unturned is the free-to-play zombie survival sandbox that has stayed one of Steam's most-played games for over a decade. Scavenge for supplies, build fortifications, fight zombies (and other survivors), and explore a huge catalog of official and community-made maps — all with a friendly low-poly style that runs on almost anything.

Because the game is free, hosting your own server is the easiest way to build a community around it: anyone can install Unturned and join in minutes. This section covers everything from joining your server for the first time to installing Workshop mods and keeping performance smooth.

Your Unturned server at Wasabi Hosting is managed through the [Wasabi Hosting Game Panel](https://panel.wasabihosting.com), which includes a live Console, File Manager, Backups, Schedules, and Startup parameter editing.

## Why Run a Dedicated Server?

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  <Card title="Persistent world" icon="clock">
    Bases, loot, and vehicles persist 24/7. Your community can play on their own schedule without anyone self-hosting.
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  <Card title="Workshop maps and mods" icon="puzzle-piece">
    Run curated maps like Russia or Washington, or load community maps, weapon packs, and vehicles straight from the Steam Workshop.
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  <Card title="Plugins with RocketMod / OpenMod" icon="plug">
    Add kits, teleports, homes, economy, and moderation tools with the RocketMod (legacy) or OpenMod (modern) plugin frameworks.
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  <Card title="Full config control" icon="gears">
    Difficulty, PvP/PvE, loot rates, zombie counts, game modes, whitelisting — every rule is yours to set.
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## How an Unturned Server Is Configured

Unturned keeps its server settings in a handful of plain-text files, all editable from the panel's File Manager:

* **Commands.dat** — startup commands: server name, map, port, password, max players, difficulty, and game mode
* **Config.json** — detailed gameplay tuning: zombie and item limits, decay, anti-cheat thresholds, and more
* **WorkshopDownloadConfig.json** — the list of Steam Workshop items the server downloads on boot
* **Admins.dat / Mods.dat** — administrator and moderator Steam64 IDs

The [server configuration guide](/games/unturned/server-configuration) walks through all of them with recommended templates.

## Quick Facts

|                       |                                        |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Price of the game** | Free-to-play on Steam                  |
| **Default game port** | `27015`                                |
| **Main config files** | `Commands.dat`, `Config.json`          |
| **Mod support**       | Steam Workshop (maps, items, vehicles) |
| **Plugin frameworks** | RocketMod (legacy), OpenMod (modern)   |

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  Your assigned IP and port are shown at the top of the **Console** page in the Game Panel — see [joining your server](/games/unturned/join-server).
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## Unturned Server Guides

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  <Card title="Join Your Server" icon="plug" href="/games/unturned/join-server">
    Connect via direct IP or the in-game server browser, plus favorites and troubleshooting.
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  <Card title="Workshop Mods & Maps" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/games/unturned/workshop-mods">
    Install Steam Workshop content, switch maps, and keep mods updated.
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  <Card title="Server Configuration" icon="gears" href="/games/unturned/server-configuration">
    Commands.dat, Config.json, game modes, difficulty, and Rocket setup.
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  <Card title="Server Optimization" icon="bolt" href="/games/unturned/server-optimization">
    Keep tick rates stable on busy, heavily modded servers.
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  <Card title="Admin Commands" icon="terminal" href="/games/unturned/admin-commands">
    Become an admin and learn the essential moderation commands.
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  <Card title="Backups" icon="database" href="/server/backups">
    Protect player data and your config before big changes.
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## Why Host Unturned with Wasabi?

Unturned is lightweight compared to most survival games, but busy servers with large maps, high zombie counts, and long mod lists still benefit from fast hardware:

* **AMD Ryzen 7950X3D / 9950X CPUs** — high single-core speed keeps the server tick rate stable even with many players and plugins
* **NVMe SSDs** — fast Workshop downloads and quick restarts, even with a long mod list
* **DDoS protection included** — GCore-backed protection with 200+ Tbps capacity at no extra cost, on our own network (AS215370)
* **Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Ashburn (US East)** locations for low ping in Europe and North America
* **Instant setup** — your server deploys about 2 minutes after payment, and upgrades keep all your files

<Card title="Order Your Unturned Server" icon="rocket" href="https://wasabihosting.com/game-servers/unturned">
  Unturned server hosting from **€7.49/month** — Ryzen performance, NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and 24/7 support. Deployed in about 2 minutes.
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New to the panel? Start with the [getting started guide](/getting-started), or reach out on [Discord](https://discord.wasabihosting.com) if you have questions.