How to Disable EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Disable Easy Anti-Cheat on your 7 Days to Die server to allow modded DLLs, Darkness Falls, and other overhaul mods.
EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) must be disabled to run any mod that includes DLL files — this includes all overhaul mods like Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy, and any Harmony/DMT mods. XML-only modlets do NOT require EAC disabled.
Disabling EAC is a supported configuration — there is no ban risk.
Disable EAC
Stop the server
In the XGamingServer Panel, go to Console and stop the server.
Edit serverconfig.xml
Click Files in the sidebar and open serverconfig.xml in the server root. Find and set:
<property name="EACEnabled" value="false" />Save and start
Click Save Content and start from Console.
Players Must Also Disable EAC
Players connecting to an EAC-disabled server must launch the game without EAC. In Steam:
- Click Play on 7 Days to Die
- Select "Show Game Launcher"
- Choose the option without EAC
If a player launches with EAC enabled, they cannot join an EAC-disabled server.
When to Disable EAC
| Mod type | EAC required? |
|---|---|
| XML modlets (items, recipes, loot) | EAC can stay enabled |
| DLL mods (Harmony, DMT) | Must disable EAC |
| Overhaul mods (Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy) | Must disable EAC |
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