Popular
VPS plan
ZAP Spark
€7.29/ 30 days
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 CPU
- 60 GB NVMe
- 1 Gbit/s Uplink
Your own VPS for OpenTTDOpenTTD VPS hosting.
Run the OpenTTD dedicated server 24/7 on your own root VPS: one-click setup, DDoS protection and locations in Europe and America.
4.4Trustpilot
19,543+ Reviews
Packages 1–3 of 9
Your project. Your setup.Configure yourself
Your project. Your setup.
No package fits? Choose your CPU, RAM and storage—you only pay for what your project actually needs.
Powerful CPUs
100 Gbit/s host network
Juniper Firewall
DDoS protection
Payment types
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Klarna
Amazon Pay
OpenTTD on your own VPS
What is OpenTTD VPS hosting?
Your transport network stays online 24/7, with no home PC, no router setup and no port forwarding. An OpenTTD VPS is your own KVM virtual server with full root access, and the ZAP-Hosting Gameserver Installer sets up the OpenTTD dedicated server on it in one click.
Your friends can join your companies whenever they like, and you keep full control over files and settings. Upload savegames, NewGRFs, AI and game scripts, or run a Discord bot and other tools on the same VPS. You run the server, and ZAP-Hosting provides the hardware, network and DDoS protection.
Features
Run the OpenTTD dedicated server on your own VPS
Full control over files and settings, OpenTTD set up in one click and a network built to keep your company online 24/7.
OpenTTD set up in one click
No wiki guides to follow: the Gameserver Installer sets up the OpenTTD dedicated server on your VPS in one click.
Headroom for big maps and long games
Large maps, busy rail networks and AI competitors keep running smoothly on the reserved CPU and RAM of your KVM VPS.
Bring your existing map along
Pick up your current game where you left it: upload savegames, scenarios and heightmaps via SFTP and load them on your own server.
Daily Backups for months-long maps
A daily automatic Backup protects your network from bad nights. Restores and manual Backups come with ZapX Pass.
Decide who joins your network
Set a server password, protect companies and keep a ban list. Root access also lets you lock down the VPS itself.
Server console in your browser
See connected clients, save the game or change settings from the server console, with no local terminal needed.
Setup
Your OpenTTD server set up in one click.
With our Game Server Installer, you can set up your OpenTTD 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 OpenTTD 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
Reviews
What customers say about ZAP-Hosting
Real feedback on support and setup.
4.4
19,543+ Reviews on Trustpilot
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about OpenTTD
Answers to the most important questions before you start.
Order a VPS and choose OpenTTD in the ZAP-Hosting Gameserver Installer. It sets up the OpenTTD dedicated server in one click, ready for your first company. Experienced admins can set it up manually with root access instead, if they prefer.
- One click via the Gameserver Installer
- No home PC and no port forwarding needed
- Settings, savegames and files stay under your control
OpenTTD itself is free and open source, so you only pay for the VPS. The price depends on the package you choose, not on player slots. The package cards above always show the current live prices for every location. Choose 3, 30, 90 or 180 days or a year; you can cancel any time, effective at term end.
- Billed by CPU, RAM and storage
- Cancel anytime
OpenTTD is lightweight, so the smallest VPS package is a good start for a small group on a normal map. Map size, vehicle count, heavy NewGRF sets and AI or game scripts are what push CPU and RAM usage up. Watch the live statistics in the panel and move to a larger package when your network grows. As a guideline for the game server: at least 2 GB, 2 GB recommended, plus headroom for the operating system.
- Bigger maps and more vehicles need more CPU
- NewGRF sets and AI scripts add RAM usage
Yes. Every OpenTTD VPS is a KVM VPS with full root or administrator access and custom ISO support. You control firewall rules, updates and files, and you can upload NewGRFs, AI scripts, game scripts and savegames via SFTP. First access via SSH in the Help Center
- Root or administrator access
- SFTP access to all files
Yes. A daily automatic Backup of your VPS is included, so a map you have built over months isn't lost to one mistake. Restoring Backups and creating extra manual Backups comes with ZapX Pass. You can also download your OpenTTD savegames via SFTP at any time as an extra copy. Learn more in the Help Center
- Daily automatic Backup
- Restore and manual Backups with ZapX Pass
Yes. Your VPS runs in ZAP-Hosting's DDoS-protected network. At our own locations, PletX filters attack traffic in real time so that legitimate game traffic keeps reaching your OpenTTD server. That helps keep your players connected even if someone targets your IP. How PletX protects your server
- Always-on DDoS protection
- Real-time filtering at our own locations
You can choose from locations in Europe and America. Pick the one closest to your community so every player gets a short connection. Many North American groups start with Ashburn, Dallas or Los Angeles. Availability can vary by package and location, and the shop always shows what you can currently book.
- Locations in Europe and America
- Pick the location closest to your players
A home PC or Raspberry Pi has to run 24/7, needs port forwarding and exposes your home IP to every player. A VPS keeps your OpenTTD multiplayer server online 24/7 with root access, DDoS protection and room for other projects like a Discord bot. If you want no admin work at all, ZAP-Hosting's managed OpenTTD server hosting is the simpler choice.
- VPS: online 24/7, no port forwarding
- Managed server: no admin work at all
Any more questions?
Contact SupportZAPX Dashboard
Your VPS panel at a glance
Root console, Backups and live statistics for your OpenTTD VPS in one dashboard.
zapx.zap-hosting.com/vserver
VPS Server – DDoS Manager
DDoS Manager of the VPS server in the ZapX customer panel.
AI help for your VPS
Ask the ZapX AI Agent about your OpenTTD VPS
Get clear answers on firewall rules, resources and Backups for your VPS. The AI explains the next steps, and you stay in control.
Firewall helpBackup adviceResource checkSecurity tips
The ZapX AI Agent is part of ZapX Pass and gives advice only. Every change on your VPS stays your decision.
Discover ZapX PassZapX AI Agent
panel.zap-hosting.com
Which port does my OpenTTD server need open?
OpenTTD uses port 3979 for game traffic by default. I can show you where to allow it in your VPS firewall and how to check that it is reachable.
And the admin port?
The admin port is 3977 by default. Only open it if you use an admin tool, and limit it to trusted IPs where possible.
Benchmark
VPS performance measured live
Real measurements from our VPS hosts compared with typical VPS providers, so you know how much headroom your OpenTTD map gets.
Top-tier Performance
High-performance VPS, CPU model depends on the location
ZAP-HostingPowerful server CPUs
Market averageHardware 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
What you can run on your OpenTTD VPS
From a small network for friends to a community map full of NewGRFs: the Gameserver Installer sets up OpenTTD in one click, and your VPS keeps it running 24/7.
Ready for your network?
Your transport empire, online 24/7
One-click installerRoot accessCancel anytime
OpenTTD VPS HostingZapX appComing soon
Your VPS in your pocket
Keep an eye on your OpenTTD VPS on the go and check its status, resources and Backups from your phone.
Start, stop and restart your VPS from anywhere
Live CPU, RAM and traffic statistics
Status and Backups at a glance
Impressionen
OpenTTD Screenshots
A glimpse into the game world—its atmosphere, exploration, and the moments your community will experience on the server.
Ready?
Ready to run OpenTTD on your own VPS?
Pick a package, let the Gameserver Installer set up OpenTTD in one click and invite your friends to your network.
4.4/5 Trustpilot32,000+ Active serversSince 2010
Install a Game Server with one click. No risk. Cancel anytime.
Flexible TermCancel anytimeOnline in 60 seconds
Preferred source on Google
