# 7 Days to Die Server Hosting Guides (/docs/7-days-to-die)



import { Card, Cards } from "fumadocs-ui/components/card";
import { Rocket, Settings, Shield, Users, Wrench, Map, Sword, Terminal, Globe, Puzzle, Clock, Zap, AlertTriangle, Radio, Eye, Moon, ShieldOff, Skull, Archive } from "lucide-react";

7 Days to Die is an open-world survival horror game blending crafting, exploration, and tower defense. Every 7th day, a blood moon horde attacks — build, scavenge, and survive in a zombie-infested world. These guides cover everything you need to run your XGamingServer 7DTD server.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Join Your Server" description="Connect via server browser, direct IP, or Steam." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/join-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Server Configuration" description="Complete serverconfig.xml reference — every setting explained." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Rename Your Server" description="Change the server name and description." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/rename-server" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Server Password" description="Password protect your server." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/server-password" />
</Cards>

Administration [#administration]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Admin Setup & Permissions" description="Add admins, configure permission levels 0–1000." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/admin-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Users />} title="Whitelist" description="Restrict access to approved players only." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/whitelist" />

  <Card icon={<Terminal />} title="Command Reference" description="Full list of all server console commands." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/command-reference" />

  <Card icon={<Radio />} title="RCON / Telnet" description="Remote console access for server management." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/rcon" />
</Cards>

World & Maps [#world--maps]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Map />} title="Map Selection" description="Switch between Navezgane, RWG, and custom worlds." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/map-selection" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Wipe & Reset" description="World wipes, player resets, and full reinstalls." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/wipe-server" />

  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Import a Save" description="Upload an existing world from local or another server." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/import-save" />
</Cards>

Gameplay Settings [#gameplay-settings]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Difficulty Settings" description="Scavenger to Insane — change game difficulty." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/difficulty-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Sword />} title="Zombie Settings" description="Speed, feral sense, spawn rates, and difficulty." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/zombie-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Zap />} title="Blood Moon" description="Horde frequency, zombie count, and difficulty scaling." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/blood-moon" />

  <Card icon={<Moon />} title="Day/Night Cycle" description="Adjust day length and daylight hours." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/day-night-cycle" />

  <Card icon={<Skull />} title="PvP Settings" description="Toggle player killing — off, allies, strangers, or everyone." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/pvp-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Loot & Drops" description="Loot abundance, respawn, airdrops, and death penalties." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/loot-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Creative & Debug" description="Enable creative menu, god mode, fly mode, and debug tools." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/creative-debug" />

  <Card icon={<Zap />} title="Spawn Commands" description="Spawn zombies, animals, vehicles, items, and NPCs." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/spawn-commands" />
</Cards>

Server Management [#server-management]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Users />} title="Player Slots" description="Max players, reserved slots, and admin slots." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/player-slots" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Crossplay" description="Enable PC, PS5, and Xbox crossplay." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/crossplay" />

  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Mod Installation" description="Install XML modlets, Harmony mods, and overhaul mods." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/mod-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Skull />} title="Darkness Falls" description="Install the most popular 7DTD overhaul mod." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/darkness-falls" />

  <Card icon={<ShieldOff />} title="Disable EAC" description="Disable Easy Anti-Cheat for modded servers." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/disable-eac" />

  <Card icon={<Archive />} title="Backup & Restore" description="Back up world saves, configs, and mods." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/backup-restore" />

  <Card icon={<Eye />} title="Server Visibility" description="Public, friends only, or unlisted." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/server-visibility" />

  <Card icon={<Clock />} title="Update Server" description="Update to the latest game version." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/update" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Game Version" description="Pin, downgrade, or change the server version." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/game-version" />
</Cards>

Extras [#extras]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Map />} title="Allocs Live Map" description="Set up the interactive web-based live map." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/allocs-live-map" />

  <Card icon={<Zap />} title="Twitch Integration" description="Let viewers interact with your gameplay." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/twitch" />

  <Card icon={<AlertTriangle />} title="Ports Reference" description="All required and optional server ports." href="/docs/7-days-to-die/ports" />
</Cards>

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