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IOSoccer server hosting

Name: IOSoccer Server Hosting
Brand: GamezServers
Availability: InStock

Free online soccer: host 4v4 to 8v8 IOSoccer matches for your club

Host an IOSoccer server for pickup games, club scrims and league matches from 4v4 up to 8v8, with your own map, tickrate and RCON. The game is free on Steam.

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DDoS protected
24/7 support
Live the moment you pay

Split the billUp to 10 friends, own cards
Custom plansAny RAM up to 32 GB
Prepaid or monthly3 days to 1 year
Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever

Pick your IOSoccer plan

Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.

Starter

2 GB

50% off your first month$2.49USD first month

Then $4.99/mo. $0.17 a day.

2 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Starter

Standard

3 GB

50% off your first month$3.99USD first month

Then $7.99/mo. $0.27 a day.

3 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Standard

Pro

4 GB

50% off your first month$4.99USD first month

Then $9.99/mo. $0.33 a day.

4 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Pro

Build your own

Want something in between? Customize your IOSoccer server.

Any RAM from 2 to 32 GB
3 days up to a year
Prepaid or subscription
Server type and settings

Customize

What comes set up on a IOSoccer server

4v4 up to 8v8

Switch format with one exec command: the server ships 4v4, 5v5 and 8v8 configs ready to load.

League match server

A fixed address with your own tickrate and RCON is what clubs and leagues need for official fixtures.

Tickrate you control

Default 100 tick for sharp ball physics, with max FPS and tickrate both set in the panel.

Run the match by RCON

Set keepers, half time breaks and team sizes from the console or RCON without restarting.

A look inside IOSoccer

Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.

How much RAM does a IOSoccer server need?

Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.

Your server	RAM	Plan
Pickup games and 4v4 or 5v5 scrims	2 GB	Starter$4.99/mo
Full 8v8 matches with spectators	3 GB	Standard$7.99/mo
League server at high tickrate with every slot filled	4 GB	Pro$9.99/mo

This is the panel. Click around.

This is the IOSoccer panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.

panel / iosoccer

Online

IOSoccer Server

play.gamezservers.com:7777

CPU21%

Memory1.9 / 3 GB

Players3 online

[12:00:00] Starting IOSoccer server

[12:00:03] Loading world

[12:00:06] Server started on port 7777

[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.

Power

How to join your IOSoccer server

1
Install IOSoccer for free from Steam.
2
Turn on the developer console in IOSoccer's options.
3
Press ~ to open the console.
4
Type connect 203.0.113.24 and press Enter.

Common problems

Every console command over RCON needs rcon in front of it, like rcon exec 8v8.

Load a map built for your format. An 8v8 config on a small 4v4 pitch makes for a crowded match.

For matches without a keeper, turn bot keepers on with mp_botkeepers 1, or let players take the gloves with mp_humankeepers 1.

If the ball feels laggy for everyone, check CPU use in the panel before raising tickrate further.

Server not responding

Make sure the server is online. Servers sleep after 4 days with nobody playing, and anyone with access can start them again from the dashboard in one click.

Use the server address

Do not use localhost, 127.0.0.1 or your own IP from a home hosting guide. Copy the exact address of the server.

No port forwarding or firewall changes

Opening ports on your router is only for hosting a server at home, so there is nothing to change to join this one. If Windows asks whether to let the game through the firewall, choose Allow.

IOSoccer server hosting, explained

IOSoccer is a free, non commercial online soccer game made by volunteers. It began as a Half-Life mod and later moved to the Source engine, and it's free on Steam. Each player controls one footballer in third person, with a lot of freedom over how you touch, pass and shoot the ball, so positioning and teamwork decide matches. Formats run from small 4v4 games up to full 8v8.

The community runs on organized play: mixes, club matches, cups and leagues, mostly set up through Discord. Clubs need a server they control for scrims and fixtures, with a password, the right map, a stable tickrate and admins with RCON. A server running around the clock also gives a club a place to train and to host pickup games when nothing official is on.

Our panel sets the map, slots (32 by default, plenty for 8v8 plus spectators), tickrate (100 by default), max FPS, the RCON password and auto updates. The game ships format configs like 4v4.cfg, 5v5.cfg and 8v8.cfg, so switching formats is a single exec command. From the console you can also set players per side, bot or human keepers, and the break lengths at half time and full time.

IOSoccer's server is small. Pickup games and smaller formats run on 2 GB, and full 8v8 matches with spectators are comfortable on 3 GB. A league server with every slot filled can use 4 GB for some headroom when a cup final fills the server with spectators. The bigger cost here is CPU at high tickrates, not memory, so watch usage in the panel when you raise it.

IOSoccer server guides

Setup

IOSoccer6 min read

How to Host an IOSoccer Server (SteamCMD, Tickrate, 8v8)

Host an IOSoccer dedicated server: SteamCMD app 673990, srcds -game iosoccer at 100 tick, server.cfg, ports, and loading 4v4, 5v5 or 8v8 configs.

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How to

IOSoccer6 min read

IOSoccer Server Commands and RCON (Match Admin Cheat Sheet)

Every IOSoccer admin command you need: rcon_password, exec 8v8, mp_maxplayers, mp_botkeepers, half time timers, sv_restart, card bans and timeouts.

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Fixes

IOSoccer6 min read

IOSoccer Server Not Showing or Players Cannot Join (Fix)

IOSoccer server missing from the in game browser or players cannot join: check sv_lan 0, version after updates, port 27015, the address and join blocks.

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All guides

Included on every plan

Always on DDoS protection
24/7 support from real people
Low ping game hardware
Live the moment you pay
Your own address and port
Live console with full access
One click game actions
One click backups
Upgrade or cancel any time

Common questions

Is IOSoccer free?

Yes. The game is free on Steam, so players only need to install it. You only pay for the server.

How many players fit on an IOSoccer server?

Our default is 32 slots, enough for a full 8v8 plus spectators and staff. Players per side are set with mp_maxplayers or the format configs.

How do I switch between 4v4, 5v5 and 8v8?

Run the matching config from the panel console or over RCON, for example exec 8v8, and load a map built for that format.

What tickrate should my IOSoccer server use?

The default is 100. Higher tickrates make ball physics feel more responsive but cost more CPU, so change it step by step and watch usage.

How do players join my IOSoccer server?

Open the developer console in game and type connect followed by the server address. Share the address in your club's Discord so everyone can join quickly.

How do I use RCON?

We set an RCON password for you in the panel. In the game console, type rcon_password and that password, then put rcon in front of each command.

Can I add bot goalkeepers?

Yes. Set mp_botkeepers 1 for bot keepers, or mp_humankeepers 1 to let players play in goal.

Does IOSoccer have mods or custom maps?

Custom pitches exist and you can upload them to the maps folder, but there is no large mod scene. Most servers run the official maps.

Is GamezServers affiliated with IOSoccer?

No. You rent and control your own dedicated IOSoccer server. GamezServers is not affiliated with the game's developer or publisher.

Can my friends and I split the cost?

Yes. At checkout choose "Me and my friends" and up to 10 people each pay their own share with their own card, on any plan length, from 3 days to a year. It is not a payment plan: nobody pays in parts over time, each friend simply pays their own share. You pay yours, send each friend their link, and the server starts straight away. Each share includes a $1 payment fee.

Can I build a custom plan?

Yes. Every game has a Build your own page: pick any amount of RAM up to 32 GB, any length from 3 days to 1 year, prepaid or a subscription, plus your server type and settings. A custom size costs 15% more per GB than the standard plans next to it.

Can I pay once instead of a subscription?

Yes. Pick Prepaid and pay once for 3 days, 30 days, 6 months or a year. Nothing renews: when the time is up the server pauses and keeps its world for 14 days. Add time or switch to a subscription from your panel any time. Short rentals cost more per day, since every server is set up from scratch.

How fast is setup, really?

Your server starts building the moment Stripe confirms payment. Most are online in under a minute, and the address and login appear on your dashboard automatically.