Host a Unturned Dedicated Server

A free-to-play survival game where players must scavenge for supplies, craft gear, and survive against zombies and other players in a post-apocalyptic world. Features base building, vehicles, and Steam Workshop mod support.

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Requirements Setup Guide Installation

Hardware Requirements

Here's what you need to run a Unturned dedicated server.

Economy

Small server, 1-12 players

CPU0.5 cores

RAM1 GB

Storage5 GB

Standard

Medium server, 12-24 players

CPU1 core

RAM2 GB

Storage5 GB

Pro

Large server, 24-48 players

CPU2 cores

RAM4 GB

Storage5 GB

Start hosting from your own computer

Run a Unturned server on your desktop, laptop, VPS, or dedicated machine — GameCP automates Docker setup, resource allocation, and Unturned configuration instantly. Automatic port forwarding means your friends can connect without touching your router. Start local, scale to a VPS when you're ready.

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Setup in 4 Steps

Skip the manual SteamCMD installation, port forwarding, and systemd configuration. Install on your own computer and start hosting instantly.

Step 01

Create a GameCP Account

GameCP gives you a full control panel with Docker containerization, file management, automatic port forwarding, and automatic updates — all built in.

Step 02

Connect Your Hardware

Install GameCP on your own desktop, laptop, VPS, or dedicated machine. One-line install — no SSH expertise needed.

GameCP installs Docker, configures networking, and sets up automatic port forwarding so your friends can connect instantly. Start hosting from your own PC and scale to a VPS later. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Step 03

Deploy Unturned

Select "Unturned" from the template library and hit deploy. GameCP handles SteamCMD (App ID: 1110390), ports, startup commands, and all configuration automatically.

Includes pre-configured Commands.dat. Uses the steamcmd:debian image. ~5 GB storage.

Step 04

Start Playing

Hit start and share your server address. Automatic port forwarding handles the rest — no router config needed.

GameCP monitors your server health and provides live logs from your browser. Your friends connect using the address GameCP gives you.

The Manual Way vs. GameCP

Manual Setup

✗Install SteamCMD manually
✗Configure 1+ firewall ports and router settings
✗Write systemd service files
✗SSH into server to edit configs
✗Requires a VPS or dedicated server
✗30-60 minutes if experienced

With GameCP

One-click SteamCMD install
Automatic port forwarding — no router config
Host from your own PC, VPS, or dedicated server
Docker container with auto-restart
Visual config editor in browser
Under 5 minutes total

Under the Hood

The full manual process to host a Unturned dedicated server on a VPS. Or install GameCP on your own computer and skip all of this.

Step 1

Configure & Prepare

Set your server settings, then install Docker, SteamCMD, and pull the Unturned container image.

Server ConfigurationEdit values to update all commands

Server NameServer name displayed in the server browser

Max PlayersMaximum number of concurrent players

Welcome MessageWelcome message displayed to players when they joi...

Game Server Login TokenCreate one with App ID `304930` at [Steam GSLT Man...

MapThe map to load on the server. Workshop maps can b...

PerspectiveControls the camera perspective players are allowe...

Game ModeSets whether the server is Player vs Player or Pla...

Enable CheatsEnable cheats on the server. Only recommended for ...

Server PasswordIf set, players must enter this password to join t...

Auto UpdateAutomatically update the server on startup.

terminal

# Update system and install Docker
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y docker.io
sudo systemctl enable --now docker

# Create game server directory
sudo mkdir -p /opt/gameserver

# Install SteamCMD
sudo mkdir -p /opt/steamcmd
curl -sqL "https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz" | sudo tar zxvf - -C /opt/steamcmd

# Server configuration
export MAP="PEI"
export PERSPECTIVE="Both"
export PVP_MODE="PVP"
export CHEATS="0"
export AUTO_UPDATE="1"

# Pull the container image
docker pull ghcr.io/ptero-eggs/steamcmd:debian

Step 2

Install Server Files via SteamCMD

Download the Unturned dedicated server using Steam App ID 1110390.

terminal

# Download Unturned server files (App ID: 1110390)
/opt/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh \
  +force_install_dir /opt/gameserver \
  +login anonymous \
  +app_update 1110390 validate \
  +quit

Step 3

Open Firewall Ports

Unturned requires 1 port to be open for game traffic and queries.

terminal

sudo ufw allow 15636/both

15636/BOTH(PORT)

Step 4

Launch the Server

Start the Unturned server using the configuration from Step 1.

terminal

docker run -d \
  --name unturned-server \
  -p 15636:15636/both \
  -e MAP="PEI" \
  -e PERSPECTIVE="Both" \
  -e PVP_MODE="PVP" \
  -e CHEATS="0" \
  -e AUTO_UPDATE="1" \
  -v /opt/gameserver:/opt/gameserver \
  -w /opt/gameserver \
  ghcr.io/ptero-eggs/steamcmd:debian \
  ./Unturned_Headless.x86_64 -batchmode -nographics -bind 0.0.0.0 -port 15636 -GSLT +InternetServer/

Or skip all of this

GameCP automates every step above: Docker, SteamCMD, port forwarding, startup, and config. Install on your own PC and deploy a Unturned server in under 5 minutes.

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