Ground Branch VPS Hosting

A Ground Branch VPS is your own virtual server with full admin access. Managed game server hosting gives you a fixed panel for one game. A VPS gives you the whole virtual server, so you control the server files, mods, firewall and any extra services. ZAP-Hosting provides the hardware, network and DDoS protection, and the Gameserver Installer sets up the game server for you. VPS basics in the Help Center

• Full admin access via RDP
• Server files, mods and maps under your control
• Room for TeamSpeak or a Discord bot

Yes. Our Gameserver Installer sets up the Ground Branch dedicated server with one click, so you don't have to work through install steps. Your VPS is provisioned automatically and is usually ready within 60 seconds. If you have experience, you can still set the server up manually to control every file yourself.

• One-click setup via the Gameserver Installer
• Runs 24/7 without your home PC
• No port forwarding on your home router

The price depends on the VPS package (CPU cores, RAM, storage), term and location you choose. The game itself adds no extra fee, and there is no per-slot pricing. Live prices for every plan are shown in the package section on this page and in the shop, so you can compare configurations before you order.

• Priced by package, not per player slot
• Live prices in the package cards
• Lifetime option with ZapX Pass

It depends on your player count, mission size, the number of AI enemies and how many mods you load. Small co-op squads can start with a smaller plan, while larger PvP or modded milsim sessions need more CPU and RAM. Watch resource usage during a full op and move to a bigger plan if the server runs near its limits.

• Small co-op squad: start with a smaller plan
• Many mods or AI: plan more RAM and CPU
• Upgrade when your unit grows

Yes. Full file access on your VPS lets you add the mods, custom maps and loadout rules your unit plays with and keep every mod folder and config under your control. Plan extra RAM and CPU for heavy mod lists. A daily automatic system Backup is included, and with ZapX Pass you can create and restore your own Backups before you change mods or update the game.

• Mods and custom maps under your control
• Own Backups before mod changes with ZapX Pass
• More RAM for large mod lists

When you order, you choose from ZAP-Hosting locations in Europe and America. Pick the data center closest to your squad for the lowest ping. Many North American groups start with Ashburn, Dallas or Los Angeles. The shop always shows the live list of available locations.

• Locations in Europe and America
• Pick the region closest to your players

Yes. When your unit grows or you add more mods, you can switch to a VPS plan with more CPU, RAM and storage. If your server should stay online for good, the Lifetime option with ZapX Pass lets you buy once instead of renting.

• More resources as your unit grows
• Buy once with the Lifetime option

Yes. DDoS protection is included with your VPS, powered by PletX at ZAP-Hosting's own locations, so attack traffic is filtered before it reaches your squad's server. A daily automatic system Backup is included as well. With ZapX Pass you can also create your own Backups of mission files, mods and configs and restore them, which is useful before every game or mod update. How PletX DDoS protection works

• DDoS protection included
• Daily automatic system Backup
• Own Backups and restore with ZapX Pass