THE FRONT
Server Hosting
Command the battlefield and survive the mutant apocalypse. Build massive tower defense bases, pilot tanks, and wage war against empire forces on high-tickrate, lag-free hardware.
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Why host The Front with us?
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DDoS Protection for Clan WarsKeep your base online and secure from targeted attacks during raids.
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High Clock-Speed CPUsCrucial for calculating complex physics, traps, and massive enemy waves.
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NVMe Base LoadingInstantly render huge fortresses and vehicles as you fly or drive by.
Unrivaled Hardware for Massive Battles
Don't let server lag ruin your tower defense experience. We provide the enterprise hardware required to handle thousands of entities, automated turrets, and empire invasions without breaking a sweat.
NormandinSystems-a-1588 at checkout!Instant Provisioning
No waiting around. The moment your payment clears, your server is installed, configured, and ready for your squad to drop in and start gathering.
Global Datacenters
Choose from multiple locations across North America, Europe, and Asia to ensure you get the absolute lowest ping for responsive PvP and vehicle combat.
Complete Config Control
Adjust gather multipliers, trap limits, empire invasion difficulty, and server wipes effortlessly using our intuitive web interface.
Master the Art of War & Survival
The Front is a thrilling survival open-world crafting shooter that perfectly blends traditional survival mechanics with intense tower defense and modern warfare. You aren't just hitting trees with rocks—you are building complex automated defenses, wiring logic circuits, and driving main battle tanks to raid enemy strongholds.
Hosting a dedicated server is the only way to truly experience everything The Front has to offer. Public servers can suffer from lag during massive mutant waves or be dominated by mega-clans. By renting your own hardware through our partner link, you control the battlefield. Want a relaxed PvE building experience? Or a ruthless 24/7 PvP warzone? The choice is entirely yours.
Advanced Base Defense
Design intricate mazes, place automated turrets, and utilize complex logic circuits to defend your territory from brutal empire invasions and mutant hordes.
Modern Vehicle Warfare
Craft and pilot helicopters, tanks, and anti-air vehicles. A high-performance server ensures smooth vehicle physics and hit registration during massive clan battles.
Deep Tech Trees
Progress from stone tools to modern ballistics. Customize server gather rates to speed up the grind and get straight to the endgame action.
Server Specifications
Absolute Control Over The Front
Managing a server for The Front has never been easier. Our partner's custom control panel gives you unprecedented access to your world. Adjust server settings on the fly, manage player permissions, easily switch between PvE and PvP modes, and schedule automated backups to ensure your massive fortresses are never lost.
Live Console
Monitor server health, view real-time chat, and issue admin commands instantly from your browser.
Automated Backups
Protect your community's progress. Schedule regular backups of your world save to prevent data loss.
Easy Config Edits
Tweak gather multipliers, trap limitations, and game difficulty via a user-friendly UI or raw text editor.
Player Management
Ban griefers, whitelist your friends, and assign admin roles with just a few clicks.
Ready to build your empire?
Click below to be redirected to our exclusive ZAP-Hosting deployment page. Don't forget your voucher!
The Front Admin Resources
Master your server. Everything you need to configure your world, manage players, and optimize your tower defense experience.
How to add Admins in The Front
Learn the exact GM commands and config file edits needed to grant yourself and your moderators full admin privileges, allowing you to spawn items and moderate players.
Adjusting Gather Rates & Trap Limits
Want a faster-paced server? Discover how to modify server settings to increase resource multipliers, reduce crafting times, and adjust maximum trap placements per base.
Setting up Server Wipes & PvE Modes
Learn how to properly schedule routine server wipes to keep performance high, and how to toggle your server between full PvP or relaxed PvE modes.
The Front Hosting FAQ
Got questions about running your own warzone? We've got answers.
How long does setup take?
Setup is completely automated through ZAP-Hosting. Your server for The Front will be online, pre-configured, and ready to play within minutes of your payment clearing.
Can I adjust resource gather multipliers?
Yes, absolutely. The control panel allows you to easily edit the server configuration files to increase harvest rates, exp gain, and reduce crafting times.
Does the server handle massive tower defense waves?
Yes. The Front relies heavily on single-core CPU performance to calculate trap logic and massive enemy pathing. Our partner's servers use high clock-speed processors specifically for this reason.
Can I switch between PvE and PvP?
Definitely. If you just want to build massive bases with your friends without fear of being raided by other players, you can toggle the server to strict PvE mode in the settings.
How do I claim the 20% discount?
Click any of the links on this page to go to the deployment portal. Enter the promo code NormandinSystems-a-1588 at checkout to apply the discount!
Can I password protect my server for my clan?
Yes. If you only want to play with your specific clan or friends, you can easily set a server password in the basic settings interface to keep random players out.