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Quake 3 Arena Server Hosting
- Instant Setup
- Easy To Configure
- FastDL Included
Works With
Steam
Windows
What's Included With Your Q3A Server?
Unlock the ultimate gaming experience with our feature-packed Quake 3 Arena server hosting, designed to cater to every aspect of your Q3A gaming needs. Discover a world of seamless performance, customization, and support to elevate your gameplay like never before.
Super Quick Setup
Get your game server up and running in no time, so you can start playing with your friends right away.
No Player Limits
Invite as many friends as your resources can handle. We don't charge you by the amount of friends that want to join the server. Set the limit to what you want.
Robust Hardware
Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC processors in our server infrastructure, ensures reliable and consistent gameplay.
Worldwide Locations
Strategically placed server locations across the globe, ensuring optimal connectivity and low latency for gamers in various regions.
Helpful Guides
Browse all of our beginner-friendly guides that will walk you through setting up your server exactly the way you and your friends want it.
Helpful Staff
Our friendly and experienced team is ready to support you when you need a hand with your server.
Painless Refunds
We're so confident you will have a great experience, we offer a 7-day money back guarantee. If you're not happy, reach out to a bro.
Why Choose The
Game Host Bros?
Having managed some of the world's most popular Counter Strike servers and catered to thousands of players daily, we've gained invaluable insights into the intricacies of operating high-quality game servers.
We observed a significant gap between the offerings of other hosting companies and the actual needs of gamers when it comes to building thriving communities or enjoyable game servers.
With our experience of serving over 3 million players in just a few short years, you can trust us to provide reliable advice to enhance your game servers.
We've Got You Covered With 9+ Guides
Never get stuck. Our library of Quake 3 Arena guides walks you through everything from first-time setup to advanced configuration.
Add Custom Maps
Learn how to add pak0 files to your Quake 3 Arena dedicated server.
pak0 Files
Learn how to add pak0 files to your Quake 3 Arena dedicated server.
Connect to Your Server
Learn how to join your Q3 Arena dedicated server using the IP address.
FastDL
Learn how to set up FastDL for your Quake 3 Arena dedicated server.
Mapcycle
Learn how to set up a mapcycle file to your Quake 3 Arena dedicated server.
Max Players
Learn how to set max players on Quake 3 dedicated server
Gain Exclusive Access To Our Game Control Panel
Introducing our user-friendly game control panel, specifically designed for gamers looking to set up a Quake 3 Arena server for the first time. Our extremely easy-to-navigate interface simplifies Q3A server setup and management, making it a breeze for new server owners.
With our control panel, you'll have access to all the essential tools needed for managing your Q3A server. Effortlessly install plugins and mod packs, edit files, setup databases, restart servers, and assign roles to your friends, all in one place. Plus, enjoy unique features such real-time server monitoring and instant feedback on the commands you execute.
Easy To Use
Effortlessly manage your game server with our easy-to-use control panel, designed with beginners in mind. Keep an eye on server activity, enter commands, see server settings, and start or stop gameplay with just a few clicks.
Add Your Friends
Enlist others to help manage your server with our sub-user system. Grant specific permissions to your friends or staff members, allowing them to help manage the server while you retain full control over what they can access.
Easy File Manager
You can add, delete, edit, and download files directly through our web-based file manager. No need for external FTP clients - everything you need is built right into the control panel for maximum convenience.
Spend More Time Playing
Effortlessly manage your game server with our easy-to-use control panel, designed with beginners in mind. Keep an eye on server activity, enter commands, see server settings, and start or stop gameplay with just a few clicks.
Quake 3 Arena Server Locations Worldwide
Host your Quake 3 Arena server in the region closest to you. Strategically positioned datacenters across multiple continents for the lowest possible latency.
United States
Los Angeles, Dallas, Ashburn, New York, Miami, Portland, Chicago
United Kingdom
London
Germany
Frankfurt
Australia
Sydney
Japan
Tokyo
Singapore
Singapore
DDoS Protection
High-Speed Network
It's Time To Start Your Game Server!
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Super Quick Setup
Get your game server up and running in no time, so you can start playing with your friends right away.
Helpful Staff
Our friendly and experienced team is ready to support you when you need a hand with your server.
Make It Your Own
Customize your server easily with our game panel and make it the perfect hangout spot for you and your friends.
"I've had the pleasure of working with the founder and having him host my servers for a while now. There has been no downtime and only smooth servers, my large community loves it"
adLay
Founder, Ozzi Gaming
Your Quake 3 Arena server will be deployed within 10 minutes of payment. Check your email for login details to access the game panel.
We have servers in the following locations:
• United States: Los Angeles, Dallas, Ashburn, New York, Miami, Portland, Chicago
• United Kingdom: London
• Germany: Frankfurt
• Australia: Sydney
• Japan: Tokyo
• Singapore: Singapore
All servers run on high-spec AMD hardware with NVMe SSDs and 10Gbps connections. See our full hardware specifications by region.
Yes, we offer free server transfers. Check our guides for Q3A-specific transfer instructions, or reach out on Discord for help.
Yes, we provide SFTP access and a web-based file browser in the control panel for managing your Quake 3 Arena server files.
You can set any player count the game supports. We charge based on resources used, not player slots.
Yes, check our guides as we cover most things you'd want to do with your server. You can also open a support ticket or reach out on Discord.
Yes, you can manage unlimited game servers from one account. You can also create sub-users with specific permissions to let staff manage designated servers.
Learn More About Quake 3 Arena
Developer:id SoftwarePublisher:Bethesda Softworks
Quake 3 Arena is the classic arena first-person shooter from id Software, built around fast-paced deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and tournament-style gameplay. Originally released in 1999, Q3A remains a staple of competitive FPS gaming with a dedicated community still running servers worldwide.
A dedicated Quake 3 Arena server lets you run persistent matches with your preferred game modes, map rotations, and custom content. You can control everything through RCON, from changing maps and kicking players to adding bots at specific skill levels. A dedicated server also ensures consistent performance and availability that peer-to-peer hosting cannot match.
Game Host Bros runs Quake 3 Arena servers on AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and EPYC processors with NVMe storage across 8 global server locations. FastDL is included and works automatically, compressing and serving custom maps, models, sounds, and textures so players can download them quickly when joining. Custom maps are uploaded as .pk3 files to the baseq3 directory, and map rotations are configured through a levels.cfg file using scripted vstr cycling. Mods like OSP are supported, and RCON is available for remote server administration. Our guides cover pak0 setup, custom map installation, FastDL configuration, mapcycle scripting, RCON commands, and troubleshooting.
Quake 3 Arena is available on both Steam and as a standalone Windows client. All game modes including FFA, CTF, Team Deathmatch, and Tournament are fully supported.
Game Host Bros offers the best Quake 3 Arena server hosting from $7.99/mo. Our Quake 3 dedicated servers include instant setup, deathmatch, CTF, and custom game modes with low-latency hosting across 8 global locations.
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