How to Make Your 7 Days to Die Server Public or Private
Control server visibility in the 7 Days to Die browser — public, friends only, or unlisted (direct connect only).
Change Server Visibility
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. Set:
<property name="ServerVisibility" value="2" />Save and start
Click Save Content and start from Console.
Visibility Options
| Value | Mode | Description |
|---|---|---|
0 | Not listed | Server won't appear in any browser — direct connect only |
1 | Friends only | Visible to Steam friends of connected players |
2 | Public | Listed in the server browser (default) |
Server Not Appearing in Browser?
If set to 2 (public) but still not visible:
- Wait a few minutes after starting — it takes time to register
- Verify the game port and query port are open (see Ports)
- Check that
ServerNameis set inserverconfig.xml
For LAN tab visibility,
ServerPortmust be in range 26900–26905 or 27015–27020.
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