How to rent the best 7D2D server hosting
How to rent the best 7D2D server hosting?
Context
Zombie Games are never out of fashion. Definitely one of them is 7 Days To Die. The events of the game take place in the aftermath of a nuclear Third World War that obliterated a significant portion of the globe, with the exception of a few areas such as the fictional county of Navezgane, Arizona.
The player is a war survivor who must survive by finding shelter, food, and water, as well as scavenging supplies to protect the numerous zombies. Although there is no real objective except to survive at this moment. That's exactly what the game is about - surviving!
Below are some of the factors to consider prior to renting a 7d2d server host.
7 Days to Die is works best as a multiplayer game. You need a dedicated server.
This is the only point to get a 7d2d server in the first place. It can be hard and frustrating for 7 Days To Die! Or what else you're expecting is a post-apocalyptic survival game. Therefore, if you are a new 7D2D player, you have to play a single player and hang it first before you accept multiplayer mode and rent a server.
Key aspects
Community
Before you rent a game server, consider the number of players that will join the game server. Most game hosting server providers are selling game slots. More slots are going to cost you more money. But this isn't the case with us. We offer dedicated services for your game server at 7D2D.NET.
So before you get a server hosting for your 7d2d consider the number of players who will join the server you.
You can find out our 7d2d pricing right here.
It is also important that your provider has a dedicated Discord channel. For example this is ours: Discord.
We also maintain a list of best free open 7D2D servers, look here.
Self-Service
Self-service is ability to manage your server completely on your own.
Latency/Low Ping
This is the time it takes for a small data set to be moved from your computer to your server and back to your computer. Measured normally in milliseconds. Ping time is a very critical predictor for online gaming. The location of gaming servers therefore plays a crucial role in the fluidity of your gameplay. Lower ping means your 7d2d game is going to be smooth.
It's also important what hardware spec is used. In order to get excellent performance, you need a dedicated server (bare metal). Some providers use Docker
and we by comparison give you access to resources directly.
At 7D2D.NET, we have two server locations: North America/Canada and Europe/France. These are our main client locations at the moment, but we expect to expand to more locations soon. We use OVH dedicated server provider.
Control Panel
This is an important consideration when it comes to selecting the control panel for your 7DTD game server. Many gaming server companies use TCAdmin or Multicraft panels that are not personalized and too generic. At 7D2D.NET, we provide our custom-built7 Days To Die game control panel.
We treat security seriously, and the control panel includes password hashing and HTTPS as usual.
Telnet
Telnet access lets you control the server.
Anti DDoS Protection
The online gaming and e-sports market is one of the key targets for DDoS attacks. As a result, hosting platforms must be permanently secured against these regular, major attacks. So when choosing your game hosting provider for 7 days to die, it's crucial to ensure that their servers are safe against DDos attacks. At 7D2D.NET, all of our servers are DDOS secure.
Mods
Simple Vanilla 7D2D could be boring. You will need a server hosting service that would allow you to add mods to your server. I discussed how you can install 7d2d Mods on your server in our previous post.
Not all of the game servers support mods! If you do not want to limit your server to Vanilla 7D2D in the future, or if you know that you want to build a 7D2D mod server, then you need to verify that your potential server host supports mod installation.
Some server control panels provide a one-click mod installation system. If you're sure you want the flexibility to add mods, this is the easiest choice. You can install add-ons from your built-in mod manager or take advantage of the variety of modifications available via the Steam Workshop. In general, this means less playing around with the control panel and more game time. Some game servers allow mods, but you need to use FTP to install mods yourself. Other companies offer a drop-down menu with a limited range of the most common mods, such as Hunger, Darkness Falls and War of the Walkers. The ability to install mods also comes at an additional cost.
Good Price
Price is an important factor in the selection of a game server. Expensive servers don't always mean good value. We offer game servers on 7D2D.NET based on dedicated resources and strong hardware specs. Our prices are competitive. Smallest plan for 8 slots is just 6 bucks.
Customer Support
Good customer service is important when selecting a host for your 7D2D server. At some point, you're guaranteed to need to get in touch with a problem of some kind. Before you sign up with them, it helps to know how open they are to customer queries. Check their website for contact options to make sure that you have the contact form that suits you. In addition to the normal scheme of tickets, do they provide a chat service or email support? Maybe they've got a Discord server you can join? You may also try to contact them to ask a few questions and judge their professionalism and response time before you sign up.
Refund Policy
If you're new to hosting a game server, or if you're not sure your potential host is providing the services you need, it may be worth asking if they're offering a test server to test for you. Hosts would not always advertise the prospect of a trial, but if you approach them, you will be surprised by their willingness to offer a test service. If a trial is not possible, you need to be clear about their refund policy (often referred to as the "money back guarantee").
Summary
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Community
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Self-Service
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Low Ping/Latency
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Control/Admin Panel
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Telnet
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Telnet
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Anti DDoS Protection
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Mods
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Good Price
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Customer Support
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Refund Policy
"Games should be just fun and not wrestling with servers."
