Which host to choose for 7 Days to Die?

All 7 Days to Die hosts look alike on paper. In practice, five criteria separate a server that holds the horde from one that crashes at the first blood moon. Here is what to look at.

1. Processor frequency (criterion #1)

7 Days to Die is very dependent on single-core power: world generation, physics and zombie AI rely heavily on the CPU. A modern high-frequency processor like the Ryzen 9 7950X3D will always do better than an old low-end multi-core CPU, especially during the blood moon load spikes.

2. RAM suited to your usage

• 4 to 6 GB: small vanilla server among friends.
• 8 to 12 GB: modded server or group of 8 to 16 players.
• 16 GB and up: big mods (Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy) or an active community.

3. DDoS protection included

A popular server attracts attacks, often on event nights. Permanent, included DDoS protection is not an option: it is what keeps your server online when it counts.

4. The management panel

A good panel saves you hours. Check that it offers serverconfig.xml editing, 1-click mod installation (see How to install mods), a console and real-time logs, and automatic backups.

5. Delivery and support

Delivery should be instant, and support responsive. If something goes wrong on a blood moon night, it makes all the difference.

In short: recent high-frequency CPU + NVMe + suitable RAM + DDoS protection included + full panel + available support.

Our offer

That is exactly what Fly-Serv offers on its 7 Days to Die servers, from €3.99/month. To gauge the budget, read How much does a 7 Days to Die server cost?, then order your own on the hosting page.