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‎pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-choose-vps/guide.en-gb.md‎

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title: "How to Choose Your OVHcloud Gaming VPS Plan"
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excerpt: "Compare OVHcloud Gaming VPS plans game by game and choose the right configuration for your server, player count, and installed mods."
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updated: 2026-04-24
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## Objective
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Choosing the right VPS to host a game server goes beyond price. The game engine, player count, installed mods, and the geographic location of your players all directly impact the resources you need.
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**This guide explains how to choose the OVHcloud Gaming VPS plan that best matches your game server requirements.**
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## Requirements
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- An [OVHcloud account](/links/manager)
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## Instructions
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### Why server resources matter
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An underpowered game server causes lag, disconnections, and a poor experience for your players. Conversely, an oversized server is a waste of money. The right balance depends on three key factors:
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- **Game engine** — an Unreal Engine 5 title consumes far more resources than a Source Engine game.
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- **Concurrent player count** — each connected player adds CPU and network load.
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- **Mods and plugins** — they can multiply RAM consumption by 2x or 3x.
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> [!primary]
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> **OVHcloud Golden Rule**
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> Always target a configuration slightly above the game's official minimum requirements. A 20–30% RAM headroom ensures stability during peak activity (combat, explosions, terrain generation).
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### OVHcloud Gaming VPS plans
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OVHcloud offers six VPS plans with unlimited bandwidth. Plans VPS-1 through VPS-4 cover the vast majority of games for up to 10 players. Plans VPS-5 and VPS-6 are designed for more advanced use cases: running multiple game servers simultaneously, large communities, or multi-title platforms.
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| Plan | vCores | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Price / mo |
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|------|--------|-----|---------|-----------|------------|
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| VPS-1 | 4 | 8 GB | 75 GB SSD | 400 Mbit/s | $5.99 excl. tax |
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| VPS-2 *(Recommended)* | 6 | 12 GB | 100 GB SSD NVMe | 1 Gbit/s | $9.19 excl. tax |
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| VPS-3 | 8 | 24 GB | 200 GB SSD NVMe | 1.5 Gbit/s | $18.39 excl. tax |
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| VPS-4 | 12 | 48 GB | 300 GB SSD NVMe | 2 Gbit/s | $34.09 excl. tax |
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| VPS-5 | 16 | 64 GB | 350 GB SSD NVMe | 2.5 Gbit/s | $50.69 excl. tax |
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| VPS-6 | 24 | 96 GB | 400 GB SSD NVMe | 3 Gbit/s | $67.29 excl. tax |
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All plans include Anti-DDoS protection.
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### Choosing a plan by game
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The table below lists each game with its official minimum server requirements and the recommended OVHcloud VPS plan for a stable session with up to 10 concurrent players. Games are ranked from lightest to most demanding.
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> **Mods & Plugins**
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> The recommendations below apply to a vanilla installation (no mods). Adding plugins or resource-heavy mods may require upgrading to the next VPS tier.
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| Game | Genre | Min. requirements | Load | Recommended VPS | Price / mo |
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| **VPS-1 — Very light** | | | | | |
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| Teamspeak 3 | VoIP | 1c · 1 GB · 5 GB | 10% | VPS-1 | $5.99 |
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| Terraria | 2D Sandbox | 1c · 2 GB · 5 GB | 15% | VPS-1 | $5.99 |
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| Counter-Strike 2 | Competitive FPS | 2c · 4 GB · 30 GB | 25% | VPS-1 | $5.99 |
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| Team Fortress 2 | Multiplayer FPS | 2c · 4 GB · 15 GB | 22% | VPS-1 | $5.99 |
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| Garry's Mod | Sandbox | 2c · 4 GB · 20 GB | 28% | VPS-1 | $5.99 |
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| Valheim | Viking Survival | 2c · 4 GB · 10 GB | 30% | VPS-1 | $5.99 |
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| **VPS-2 — Light to moderate** | | | | | |
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| Minecraft | Sandbox / Survival | 2c · 4 GB · 20 GB | 42% | VPS-2 | $9.19 |
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| Satisfactory | Factory Builder | 4c · 8 GB · 20 GB | 48% | VPS-2 | $9.19 |
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| 7 Days to Die | Zombie Survival | 4c · 8 GB · 15 GB | 52% | VPS-2 | $9.19 |
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| Arma Reforger | Military FPS | 4c · 8 GB · 30 GB | 50% | VPS-2 | $9.19 |
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| DayZ | Open World Survival | 4c · 8 GB · 15 GB | 55% | VPS-2 | $9.19 |
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| Humanitz | Open World Survival | 4c · 8 GB · 30 GB | 50% | VPS-2 | $9.19 |
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| Project Zomboid | Zombie Survival | 4c · 8 GB · 16 GB | 53% | VPS-2 | $9.19 |
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| **VPS-3 — Moderate to heavy** | | | | | |
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| Rust | PvP Survival | 4c · 8 GB · 20 GB | 70% | VPS-3 | $18.39 |
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| Palworld | Survival / Adventure | 4c · 16 GB · 40 GB | 72% | VPS-3 | $18.39 |
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| **VPS-4 — Heavy · Intensive solo use** | | | | | |
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| ARK: Survival Evolved | Survival / Action | 6c · 16 GB · 60 GB | 88% | VPS-4 | $34.09 |
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### Advanced use cases — VPS-5 and VPS-6
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VPS-5 and VPS-6 are not required for a single game with 10 players. Their value lies in the ability to run multiple game servers simultaneously on a single machine, or to host large communities (50 to 100+ players). They are designed for community managers, independent studios, and hosting resellers.
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| Use case | Description | Min. requirements | Load | Recommended VPS | Price / mo |
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| **VPS-5 — Simultaneous multi-server** | | | | | |
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| ARK + Minecraft | 2 parallel instances | 10c · 24 GB · 80 GB | 65% | VPS-5 | $50.69 |
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| Rust + DayZ | 2 survival servers | 8c · 20 GB · 40 GB | 72% | VPS-5 | $50.69 |
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| Palworld + Valheim + CS2 | 3 light instances | 12c · 32 GB · 70 GB | 78% | VPS-5 | $50.69 |
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| 50+ slot server | e.g. BungeeCord Minecraft | 8c · 16 GB · 40 GB | 60% | VPS-5 | $50.69 |
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| **VPS-6 — Multi-game platform · Hosting reseller** | | | | | |
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| ARK + Rust + Minecraft | 3 heavy servers running | 18c · 64 GB · 120 GB | 70% | VPS-6 | $67.29 |
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| 5+ game hub | CS2 + TF2 + Valheim + DayZ + 7DTD | 16c · 40 GB · 150 GB | 65% | VPS-6 | $67.29 |
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| Palworld 100+ players | High-capacity single instance | 20c · 48 GB · 100 GB | 75% | VPS-6 | $67.29 |
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| Game server reseller | Reselling slots to players | 20c · 48 GB · 200 GB | 80% | VPS-6 | $67.29 |
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## Go further
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See our guide on [Getting started with the Game Panel](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-getting-started).
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See our guide on [Logging in to the Game Panel](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-log-in).
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Join our [community of users](/links/community).

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‎pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-quick-start-dayz/guide.en-gb.md‎

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title: "Deploy a DayZ server on the Game Panel"
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excerpt: "Deploy a DayZ server on the OVHcloud Game Panel, configure your Steam credentials and network ports, and connect to your server in minutes."
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## Objective
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The OVHcloud Game Panel allows you to deploy a DayZ server in a few steps. The panel handles the installation automatically, including Steam authentication and network port configuration.
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**This guide explains how to deploy and connect to a DayZ server on the OVHcloud Game Panel.**
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## Requirements
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- A [VPS](/links/bare-metal/vps) in your OVHcloud account with the Game Panel feature enabled.
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- Access to the Game Panel. Refer to our guide on [Log in to the Game Panel](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-log-in).
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## Instructions
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### Step 1 — Access the Game Panel
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Log in to your OVHcloud Game Panel.
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From the left-hand menu, go to the `Game Servers`{.action} section and click `Add Game Server`{.action}.
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<!-- DRAFT: To screenshot — Game Servers section with Add Game Server button -->
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![Game Servers section with the Add Game Server button](images/add-game-server.png){.thumbnail}
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Select **DayZ** from the game list. A configuration window opens.
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### Step 2 — Configure your server
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- Enter a **Server Name**.
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- Enter your **Steam Username** and **Steam Password**.
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<!-- DRAFT: To screenshot — DayZ installation form with Server Name and Steam credentials fields -->
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![DayZ installation form showing server name and Steam credential fields](images/install-dayz-form.png){.thumbnail}
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<!-- DRAFT: To screenshot — Network Ports section showing pre-filled UDP ports -->
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![Network ports section with pre-configured DayZ UDP ports](images/network-ports.png){.thumbnail}
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Click `Install`{.action}. The deployment starts automatically. The panel will:
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Once installation is complete, click `Launch`{.action} to start your server.
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![DayZ server installation in progress](images/installation-progress.png){.thumbnail}
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- `Console`{.action} — monitor server startup and activity in real time.
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![DayZ server with Running status and management controls](images/server-running.png){.thumbnail}
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![Server Settings panel with Game Config and File Manager options](images/game-config.png){.thumbnail}
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![Game Servers list with connection IP and port highlighted](images/connection-details.png){.thumbnail}
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## Go further
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See our guide on [Getting started with the Game Panel](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-getting-started).
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See our guide on [Managing users on the Game Panel](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-manage-users).
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See our guide on [Creating a backup on the Game Panel](/pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-create-backup).
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‎pages/index.md‎

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+ [Automated Backup - Kernel panic (cPanel)](bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/cpanel_snapshot)
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+ [Game Panel](bare-metal-cloud-virtual-private-servers-game-panel)
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+ [Getting started](bare-metal-cloud-virtual-private-servers-game-panel-getting-started)
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+ [How to Choose Your OVHcloud Gaming VPS Plan](bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-choose-vps)
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+ [Getting started with the Game Panel](bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-getting-started)
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+ [Log in to the Game Panel](bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-log-in)
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+ [Configuration](bare-metal-cloud-virtual-private-servers-game-panel-configuration)
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+ [Deploy a Counter-Strike 2 server on the Game Panel](bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-quick-start-cs2)
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+ [Deploy a Minecraft server on the Game Panel](bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-quick-start-minecraft)
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+ [Deploy a Valheim server on the Game Panel](bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-quick-start-valheim)
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+ [Deploy a DayZ server on the Game Panel](bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-quick-start-dayz)
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+ [Uploading a custom world to your Minecraft server](bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/game-panel-upload-minecraft-world)
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+ [Migration](bare-metal-cloud-virtual-private-servers-migration)
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+ [How to migrate a website from a VPS to a Dedicated Server or a Public Cloud instance](bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/migrate-to-pci-or-dedicated-server)

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