Dedicated Q3A Hosting
Quake 3 ArenaServer Hosting
Your server online 24/7. Friends join anytime, even when you're offline. No port forwarding, no PC left running all night.
- Instant setup
- Easy to configure
- FastDL included
Location
Location
Location
Pick the exact RAM, CPU, storage and location you need. Full control.
Run your
Q3A server
from one place
No SSH. No 3am forum threads. Every plan includes the full Game Host Bros panel and every feature below.
Mission Control
See all your Q3A servers, switch instantly, change settings, monitor performance.
Server Control
IP, location, version, and settings front and center. Copy the connect address or jump to any tab in one click.
Easy Interface
Our panel is easy for first time users, yet powerful enough for seasoned server owners.
Instant Setup
Deployed automatically after checkout. Your server is ready to join in under 60 seconds.
Swap Games
Change your server to any other game we host straight from the panel. No new order needed.
Change Location
Move your server to any in-stock location in a few clicks and keep your ping low.
DDoS Protection
Enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation included at no extra cost.
Live Console
Real-time console with instant feedback on every command.
File Manager
Edit configs, upload mods, and manage files directly in the browser.
Sub-Users
Add staff with custom roles and granular permissions.
Auto Backups
Daily automatic backups with one-click restore.
Loved by
15,000+ players
Master your
Q3A server
Step-by-step guides for installing mods, configuring your world, adding admins, and every other tweak our support team gets asked about.
Start here
How To Add Custom Maps To Quake 3 Arena
Learn how to add pak0 files to your Quake 3 Arena dedicated server.
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Answers to the most common questions about Quake 3 Arena hosting.
About
Q3A
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. If you want to play Quake 3 with friends again, renting your own Quake 3 Arena server is the easiest way to get a reliable arena online.
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 14 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 14 global locations.
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Q3A
Online in 60 seconds, DDoS protection included, and a 7-day money-back guarantee. Not locked in either. Switch to any other game we host at any time.