Project Zomboid Server Guides
Comprehensive guides to set up, manage, and optimize your Project Zomboid server.
Project Zomboid is an open-world zombie survival RPG developed by The Indie Stone. Set in a post-apocalyptic Knox County, the game challenges you and your friends to scavenge, build, and survive against relentless hordes of the undead. These guides cover everything you need to get your XGamingServer Project Zomboid server up and running.
Getting Started
Connect and configure your server for the first time.
Connect to Your Server
Join your server using the in-game browser or Steam favorites.
Set a Password
Protect your server with a password.
Change Server Name
Set a custom hostname for the server browser.
Max Players
Adjust the maximum player count.
Server Welcome Message
Create a custom message players see when joining.
Server Settings
Customize gameplay, sandbox options, and server behavior.
Configure Your Server
Edit server settings, sandbox options, and gameplay mechanics.
Sandbox Settings
Complete guide to SandboxVars.lua and all gameplay settings.
Server INI Reference
Full reference for all server.ini configuration options.
PVP Settings
Configure player vs player combat and the Safety System.
Sleep and Time Settings
Manage time progression, sleeping, and pause-when-empty.
Water and Electricity Shutoff
Control when utilities shut off or keep them on forever.
Weather and Seasons
Customize weather, temperature, erosion, and starting season.
Vehicle Settings
Configure vehicle spawning, fuel, condition, and damage.
XP and Skill Multipliers
Adjust experience gain rates and bonus starting skills.
Loot Respawn
Configure how and when loot respawns in containers.
Safehouses
Configure safehouse claiming, size limits, and protections.
Zombies and Infection
Configure zombie behavior, infection mechanics, and survival difficulty.
Zombie Settings
Control zombie population, speed, toughness, and respawning.
Infection and Mortality
Configure zombie virus transmission, mortality, and reanimation.
Mods and Maps
Add Workshop content, custom maps, and manage mod conflicts.
Install Mods
Add Workshop mods including B42 multiplayer support.
Mod Load Order and Conflicts
Manage load order, resolve conflicts, and troubleshoot mods.
Custom Maps
Install Workshop maps like Raven Creek, Cherbourg, and more.
Change the Map
Switch maps, add custom maps, or run multiple maps.
Spawn Points
Set custom spawn locations for your server.
Administration
Manage your server, staff team, and players.
Become Admin
Set up admin access to manage your server.
Admin Commands
Complete reference of all admin commands.
Access Levels
Set up moderators, GMs, overseers, and observers.
RCON
Set up remote console access for server management.
Ban and Unban Players
Ban players by username or Steam ID.
Whitelist
Restrict your server to approved players only.
Give Items and Spawn Items
Spawn weapons, supplies, and vehicles for players.
Maintenance
Update, back up, and reset your server.
Update Server
Keep your server on the latest version.
Change Server Version
Switch to a different beta branch.
Back Up and Restore
Create, manage, and restore server backups.
Soft Reset
Refresh the world while keeping player progress.
Reset World
Wipe the map and start a fresh world.
Reset Server
Fully reinstall your server from scratch.
Performance and Troubleshooting
Optimize your server and fix common issues.
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