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Self-managed Contagion serverContagion VPS hosting.
Your own VPS with root access for Contagion: DDoS-protected, NVMe storage, locations in Europe and America and flexible terms.
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Your project. Your setup.
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Contagion on your own VPS
What is a Contagion VPS?
Your Contagion crew gets a server of its own: a Contagion VPS at ZAP-Hosting is a KVM virtual server with full root access, NVMe storage and DDoS protection, available in five packages plus a configurator for custom resources.
Because the VPS is yours, you decide on maps, server rules and RCON, and you can run several lobbies or tools on the same machine. The Contagion Dedicated Server is published for Windows, so choose a Windows setup – the shop shows the OS options per package.
You're not on your own with the setup: with ZapX Pass, the ZapX AI Agent explains files, ports and configuration for your Contagion server whenever you get stuck.
VPS features
Everything your Contagion server runs on
Root access, steady resources and protection for your co-op server – without a game server panel in your way.
Full root access and browser console
You decide what runs on your Contagion VPS: connect via RDP or SSH, or use the browser console when remote access isn't reachable.
Dedicated KVM resources
Your co-op lobby gets the CPU and RAM of your package to itself – KVM virtualization keeps other customers' load off your server.
Daily auto-backup
A bad config edit doesn't cost you your setup: your VPS is backed up daily, and restores plus manual Backups come with ZapX Pass.
Your own IP, open ports, no router hassle
Players connect straight to your VPS IP – no port forwarding at home. Open the game and RCON ports in your firewall and you're set.
Locations in Europe and America
Host close to your squad: choose from data centers in Europe and America and pick the one nearest your players for the best ping.
Upgrade as your group grows
Started with one lobby and now run three? Move to a bigger package with more RAM and CPU when you need it.
Setup
Your Contagion server set up in one click.
With our Game Server Installer, you can set up your Contagion server on your VPS in one click — no commands or manual work. Prefer some help? With ZapX Pass, the ZapX AI Agent helps you in the chat.
Game Server installer
One click
Select Contagion in the installer and click Install — the server will be set up automatically.
Together with the ZapX AI Agent
ZapX PassDescribe your goal in the chat: the ZapX AI Agent supports you step by step with the setup. Available with ZapX Pass.
Prefer to set everything up manually?Guide in the Help Center
Locations in Europe and America
Your VPS. Your location.
4 data centers in Europe and America — choose the location closest to your community.
Europe
FFM/Eygelshoven
America
Dallas
Los Angeles
Ashburn
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What customers say about ZAP-Hosting
Real feedback on support and setup.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Contagion
Answers to the most important questions before you start.
A Contagion VPS is your own KVM virtual server with full root access. You control the OS, files, ports and every program on it instead of working inside a game server panel. You run the Contagion server on the VPS yourself – ZAP-Hosting provides the machine, not a managed game server. The Gameserver Installer sets up the Contagion server in one click.
- Root access via RDP or SSH
- Run several servers or tools side by side
- Resources by package, not by player slots
The packages section above shows live prices straight from the shop. What you pay depends on the package, the term you pick and the location; US locations carry a regional price adjustment. VPS plans are never priced per player slot, so a full lobby doesn't change your bill.
- Live prices in the packages section
- Terms from 3 to 365 days
- Cancel anytime
Windows itself uses a good share of the RAM, so plan headroom beyond the Contagion server. For one lobby, a mid-sized package is a sensible start; for several instances, Workshop maps or extra tools, pick more RAM and CPU. Watch the statistics in the panel for a few sessions – you can move to a bigger package later.
- One lobby: mid-sized package with headroom
- Several instances: more RAM and CPU
- Upgrade later if usage stays high
The Contagion Dedicated Server is published for Windows, so plan for a Windows VPS. The shop shows which operating systems your package offers, and the custom ISO tab lets you install Windows from your own image. Installing Windows on your VPS
- Dedicated server published for Windows
- OS choice shown per package in the shop
- Custom ISO tab for your own image
Order your Windows VPS, connect via RDP and let the ZapX AI Agent guide you. It explains server files, configuration, ports and RCON for your setup. Our Gameserver Installer also sets up the Contagion server in one click. Experienced admins can follow a Source-engine guide in the Help Center instead. Source server guide in the Help Center
- ZapX AI Agent guidance with ZapX Pass
- Firewall and RCON explained for your VPS
- Help Center guide for experienced admins
You can choose from VPS locations in Europe and America – pick the one closest to your players for the lowest ping. Many North American groups start with Ashburn, Dallas or Los Angeles. The shop shows which locations are available for each package.
- Locations in Europe and America
- Pick the one nearest your players
- Availability shown per package
Yes, DDoS protection is included with every VPS. At the FFM/Eygelshoven and US locations, PletX filters attack traffic before it reaches your Contagion server, which helps keep your co-op rounds running when someone targets your IP. How PletX protection works
- DDoS protection included
- PletX at FFM/Eygelshoven and US
- No extra add-on needed
You can book terms from 3 to 365 days and extend whenever you like. Every VPS gets a daily auto-backup; restoring it and creating manual Backups require ZapX Pass. With ZapX Pass, eligible VPS packages are also available as Lifetime – buy once and keep your server as long as your Pass is active. Managing Backups
- Terms: 3, 30, 90, 180 or 365 days
- Daily auto-backup on every VPS
- Lifetime with ZapX Pass
Any more questions?
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Your VPS panel at a glance
Console, Backups and statistics for your Contagion VPS in one place – the ZapX VPS panel, not a game server interface.
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VPS DDoS Manager tab
VPS DDoS Manager tab
ZapX AI Agent
Questions about your Contagion VPS? Ask the ZapX AI Agent
Ask about ports, firewall rules, resource usage or Backups on your Contagion VPS. The ZapX AI Agent explains and suggests next steps – you decide what to change.
Ports & RCONWindows firewallResource usageBackups
The ZapX AI Agent is included with ZapX Pass, along with Backup restores and Lifetime options for eligible VPS packages.
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Which ports do I need to open for a Contagion server?
Source-engine servers usually use game port 27015 over UDP, with RCON on the same port over TCP. I can show you how to add both rules in the Windows firewall on your VPS.
And if I run a second instance?
Give it its own port, for example 27016, and add matching firewall rules. I'll list what to check before you start it.
Benchmark
Measured VPS performance for Contagion
Real measurements from our VPS hosts compared with a typical VPS provider – so you can see what your co-op server runs on.
Top-tier Performance
High-performance VPS, CPU model depends on the location
ZAP-HostingPowerful server CPUs
Market typicalHardware varies
Typical VPS plans without a published host CPU
confirmed 2026-07-01
Standard CPUPowerful server CPUs, model depends on the location
StorageEnterprise NVMe U.3, Ceph
Support24/7 AI + escalation
Use cases
How groups run Contagion on their own VPS
From a private crew lobby to weekly community nights – your own VPS, your rules, with root access and DDoS protection.
Ready for co-op?
Your Contagion server, your own VPS
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Your VPS in your pocket
Check status, restart your VPS and watch resources from your phone – handy when your lobby reports a problem mid-session.
Start, stop and restart your VPS
Live CPU and RAM statistics
Term and billing at a glance
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Contagion Screenshots
A glimpse into the game world—its atmosphere, exploration, and the moments your community will experience on the server.
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