# Project Zomboid Server Guides (/docs/project-zomboid)



import { Rocket, Settings, Puzzle, Wrench, AlertTriangle, Shield, Globe, Gauge, Skull, Swords } from "lucide-react";

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 [#getting-started]

Connect and configure your server for the first time.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Join your server using the in-game browser or Steam favorites." href="/docs/project-zomboid/join-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Set a Password" description="Protect your server with a password." href="/docs/project-zomboid/server-password" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Server Name" description="Set a custom hostname for the server browser." href="/docs/project-zomboid/rename-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Max Players" description="Adjust the maximum player count." href="/docs/project-zomboid/player-slots" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Server Welcome Message" description="Create a custom message players see when joining." href="/docs/project-zomboid/welcome-message" />
</Cards>

Server Settings [#server-settings]

Customize gameplay, sandbox options, and server behavior.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Configure Your Server" description="Edit server settings, sandbox options, and gameplay mechanics." href="/docs/project-zomboid/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Sandbox Settings" description="Complete guide to SandboxVars.lua and all gameplay settings." href="/docs/project-zomboid/sandbox-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Server INI Reference" description="Full reference for all server.ini configuration options." href="/docs/project-zomboid/server-ini-reference" />

  <Card icon={<Swords />} title="PVP Settings" description="Configure player vs player combat and the Safety System." href="/docs/project-zomboid/pvp-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Sleep and Time Settings" description="Manage time progression, sleeping, and pause-when-empty." href="/docs/project-zomboid/sleep-time-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Water and Electricity Shutoff" description="Control when utilities shut off or keep them on forever." href="/docs/project-zomboid/water-electricity" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Weather and Seasons" description="Customize weather, temperature, erosion, and starting season." href="/docs/project-zomboid/weather-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Vehicle Settings" description="Configure vehicle spawning, fuel, condition, and damage." href="/docs/project-zomboid/vehicle-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="XP and Skill Multipliers" description="Adjust experience gain rates and bonus starting skills." href="/docs/project-zomboid/xp-multiplier" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Loot Respawn" description="Configure how and when loot respawns in containers." href="/docs/project-zomboid/loot-respawn" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Safehouses" description="Configure safehouse claiming, size limits, and protections." href="/docs/project-zomboid/safehouses" />
</Cards>

Zombies and Infection [#zombies-and-infection]

Configure zombie behavior, infection mechanics, and survival difficulty.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Skull />} title="Zombie Settings" description="Control zombie population, speed, toughness, and respawning." href="/docs/project-zomboid/zombie-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Skull />} title="Infection and Mortality" description="Configure zombie virus transmission, mortality, and reanimation." href="/docs/project-zomboid/infection-settings" />
</Cards>

Mods and Maps [#mods-and-maps]

Add Workshop content, custom maps, and manage mod conflicts.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Install Mods" description="Add Workshop mods including B42 multiplayer support." href="/docs/project-zomboid/mod-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Mod Load Order and Conflicts" description="Manage load order, resolve conflicts, and troubleshoot mods." href="/docs/project-zomboid/mod-load-order" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Custom Maps" description="Install Workshop maps like Raven Creek, Cherbourg, and more." href="/docs/project-zomboid/custom-maps" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Change the Map" description="Switch maps, add custom maps, or run multiple maps." href="/docs/project-zomboid/change-map" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Spawn Points" description="Set custom spawn locations for your server." href="/docs/project-zomboid/spawn-points" />
</Cards>

Administration [#administration]

Manage your server, staff team, and players.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Become Admin" description="Set up admin access to manage your server." href="/docs/project-zomboid/become-admin" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Admin Commands" description="Complete reference of all admin commands." href="/docs/project-zomboid/admin-commands" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Access Levels" description="Set up moderators, GMs, overseers, and observers." href="/docs/project-zomboid/access-levels" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="RCON" description="Set up remote console access for server management." href="/docs/project-zomboid/rcon" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Ban and Unban Players" description="Ban players by username or Steam ID." href="/docs/project-zomboid/ban-players" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Whitelist" description="Restrict your server to approved players only." href="/docs/project-zomboid/whitelist" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Give Items and Spawn Items" description="Spawn weapons, supplies, and vehicles for players." href="/docs/project-zomboid/spawn-items" />
</Cards>

Maintenance [#maintenance]

Update, back up, and reset your server.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Update Server" description="Keep your server on the latest version." href="/docs/project-zomboid/game-version" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Change Server Version" description="Switch to a different beta branch." href="/docs/project-zomboid/game-version" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Back Up and Restore" description="Create, manage, and restore server backups." href="/docs/project-zomboid/backups" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Soft Reset" description="Refresh the world while keeping player progress." href="/docs/project-zomboid/soft-reset" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Reset World" description="Wipe the map and start a fresh world." href="/docs/project-zomboid/world-reset" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Reset Server" description="Fully reinstall your server from scratch." href="/docs/project-zomboid/wipe-server" />
</Cards>

Performance and Troubleshooting [#performance-and-troubleshooting]

Optimize your server and fix common issues.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Gauge />} title="Performance Guide" description="Optimize RAM, zombie count, and mod performance." href="/docs/project-zomboid/performance-guide" />

  <Card icon={<AlertTriangle />} title="Troubleshooting" description="Fix common issues like crashes, mod conflicts, and disk errors." href="/docs/project-zomboid/fix-issues" />
</Cards>

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