OPERATION
HARSH DOORSTOP
Dedicated Servers
Experience the ultimate community-driven tactical shooter with zero lag and high tickrates. Deploy Workshop mods, command diverse factions, and engage in massive realistic battles on your own dedicated server.
Use code NormandinSystems-a-1588 for 20% off!
Why host OHD with us?
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High Tickrate CPUsFlawless hit registration and realistic ballistics processing.
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Steam Workshop ReadyEasily install custom maps, weapons, and total conversion mods.
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480Gbps DDoS ProtectionKeep your massive 100-player battles online and uninterrupted.
Tactical-Grade Infrastructure
Don't let server lag ruin your theater of war. We provide the raw processing power required to handle massive player counts, complex vehicle physics, and intense firefights.
NormandinSystems-a-1588 at checkout!Instant Deployment
No waiting for manual provisioning. The moment your payment clears, your OHD server is installed, configured, and ready for your squad to deploy.
Global Datacenters
Choose from multiple locations across North America, Europe, and Asia to ensure your community gets the absolute lowest ping for responsive gunplay.
Total Mod Control
Easily adjust map rotations, configure faction matchups, and install Steam Workshop mods directly through an intuitive web interface or FTP.
A Free, Community-Driven Tactical Shooter
Operation Harsh Doorstop is a free-to-play, community-funded tactical shooter completely devoid of microtransactions. Built on Unreal Engine, it focuses heavily on realistic infantry combat, teamwork, and total moddability.
Hosting a dedicated server allows you to entirely tailor the theater of war. Whether you want to recreate historical WW1 conflicts, modern asymmetrical warfare, or total sci-fi conversions, our servers provide the processing power needed to handle huge Workshop mods and massive player counts without breaking a sweat.
Realistic Ballistics
Bullet drop, penetration, and travel time are all simulated. A high-tickrate dedicated server is mandatory to ensure hit registration feels fair and accurate.
Custom Factions & Maps
Configure your server to pit specific factions against each other on custom terrain. From dense jungles to urban CQB environments.
Large-Scale Combat
Support for massive player counts and AI bots. Command squads, utilize tactics, and dominate the battlefield with your community.
Server Specifications
Absolute Command Over Your Server
Managing an Operation Harsh Doorstop server is incredibly straightforward. Our partner's custom control panel gives you unprecedented access to your game world. Adjust server settings on the fly, manage map rotations, install Workshop mods with ease, and moderate your community.
Live RCON Console
Monitor server health, view real-time chat, and issue admin commands instantly from your browser.
Workshop Manager
Easily link Steam Workshop IDs to auto-download and update custom content for your players.
Easy Config Edits
Tweak map rotations, game modes, and max players via a user-friendly UI or raw text editor.
Player Management
Ban griefers, whitelist your clan, and assign admin roles with just a few clicks.
Ready to deploy your battalion?
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OHD Admin Resources
Master your server. Everything you need to configure your maps, manage mods, and command your community.
How to add Admins in OHD
Learn the exact console commands and config file edits needed to grant yourself and your moderators full RCON privileges.
Setting Up Map Rotations
Keep gameplay fresh. Discover how to modify server settings to automatically cycle through your favorite maps and game modes.
Installing Workshop Mods
A step-by-step guide to finding Mod IDs on Steam and configuring your server to automatically download and run them.
Operation Harsh Doorstop FAQ
Got questions about running your own theater of war? We've got answers.
How do I install Steam Workshop mods?
It's incredibly easy. You simply add the Mod IDs to the server configuration file via our web panel. The server handles downloading and updating them automatically upon restart.
Do I need to buy the game to play?
No, Operation Harsh Doorstop is completely free-to-play on Steam. You and your friends only pay for the premium hardware to host your own dedicated server.
How many players can my server support?
Our infrastructure can handle anything from small 10-player tactical skirmishes to massive 100+ player warzones. Just scale your server RAM accordingly from the control panel.
Can I change factions and eras?
Yes! Through the base game and Workshop mods, you can switch between WW1, WW2, modern combat, and even sci-fi settings on the fly by adjusting your map rotation.
How do I claim the 20% discount?
Click any of the deployment links on this page to go to the portal. Enter the promo code NormandinSystems-a-1588 at checkout to apply your 20% discount!
Am I locked into a contract?
No, all servers are prepaid on a month-to-month basis (or longer if you choose). There are no minimum contract lengths, and you can cancel at any time.