7 Days to Die Server Hosting Guides
Complete guides for setting up, configuring, and managing your 7 Days to Die dedicated server.
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
Join Your Server
Connect via server browser, direct IP, or Steam.
Server Configuration
Complete serverconfig.xml reference — every setting explained.
Rename Your Server
Change the server name and description.
Server Password
Password protect your server.
Administration
Admin Setup & Permissions
Add admins, configure permission levels 0–1000.
Whitelist
Restrict access to approved players only.
Command Reference
Full list of all server console commands.
RCON / Telnet
Remote console access for server management.
World & Maps
Map Selection
Switch between Navezgane, RWG, and custom worlds.
Wipe & Reset
World wipes, player resets, and full reinstalls.
Import a Save
Upload an existing world from local or another server.
Gameplay Settings
Zombie Settings
Speed, feral sense, spawn rates, and difficulty.
Blood Moon
Horde frequency, zombie count, and difficulty scaling.
Loot & Drops
Loot abundance, respawn, airdrops, and death penalties.
Creative & Debug
Enable creative menu, god mode, fly mode, and debug tools.
Spawn Commands
Spawn zombies, animals, vehicles, items, and NPCs.
Server Management
Player Slots
Max players, reserved slots, and admin slots.
Crossplay
Enable PC, PS5, and Xbox crossplay.
Mod Installation
Install XML modlets, Harmony mods, and overhaul mods.
Update Server
Update to the latest game version.
Game Version
Pin, downgrade, or change the server version.
Extras
Allocs Live Map
Set up the interactive web-based live map.
Twitch Integration
Let viewers interact with your gameplay.
Ports Reference
All required and optional server ports.
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