The Best Operation: Harsh Doorstop Server Hosting

Hosting an Operation: Harsh Doorstop server

Operation: Harsh Doorstop is a free-to-play tactical military shooter from Drakeling Labs, a small team that includes veterans of the cancelled Project Reality 2. It has been in Early Access on Steam since February 2023 and mixes infantry and vehicle combat with a fortification system. Much of the game's life comes from community servers and Steam Workshop content.

The dedicated server is a free download through SteamCMD and runs on Windows or Linux. Settings such as server name, player limit, password, map rotation and RCON live in Game.ini, with admins, bans and the map cycle in their own config files. Because the game ships with a level editor and full Workshop support, many servers run custom maps, factions and weapons.

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• Workshop mod support. Custom maps and factions are a big part of OHD. Check the host lets you add Workshop mods or upload them to the server's Mods folder, and restart cleanly afterwards.
• Config file access. Game.ini, Engine.ini, the map cycle, admins and bans are all files.
• CPU for large battles. Big player counts with vehicles and fortifications lean on per-core CPU speed. Size the plan to your expected peak, not the default slots.
• Map rotation. A good server keeps a rotation that suits its players. Check you can edit it easily, and that RCON is available for map changes and moderation.
• Frequent updates. OHD is in Early Access and updates regularly. The server version must match the client, so fast updates matter.
• DDoS protection and location. Public PvP servers attract attacks, and ping matters in firefights, so pick a datacentre near your players.

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Operation: Harsh Doorstop server hosting FAQ

How many players can an OHD server hold?

The player limit is set in the server config. Larger counts are possible, but they need more CPU and memory, so match the plan to your community's peak.

Can I run mods on an Operation: Harsh Doorstop server?

Yes. The game has full Steam Workshop support, and servers can run custom maps, factions and weapons. Check how your host installs and updates Workshop items.

Is Operation: Harsh Doorstop free?

Yes. The game is free-to-play on Steam, and the developers have committed to keeping it free.

Can I host an OHD server for free?

Yes. The dedicated server is a free SteamCMD download for Windows and Linux. It only stays up while that machine is on, which is why community servers usually rent one.