# Project Zomboid Server – Dedicated, Ports 16261, RAM, Mods

Project Zomboid dedicated server: SteamCMD, UDP 16261/16262, RAM, coop vs dedicated, Workshop mods and troubleshooting.

**Quick answer:** A **Project Zomboid dedicated server** runs 24/7 via SteamCMD, needs **UDP 16261 + 16262** and RAM by player count – not slot plans.

- [Install (SteamCMD)](/en/gameserver/project-zomboid/installation)
- [Won't start](/en/gameserver/project-zomboid/server-startet-nicht)
- [Can't connect](/en/gameserver/project-zomboid/verbindet-nicht)
- [Lag & RAM](/en/gameserver/project-zomboid/server-laggt)

PortProtoUse

16261UDPGame

16262UDPSteam query

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