Project Zomboid Admin Commands List
Complete list of all admin and console commands for Project Zomboid dedicated servers, including player management, weather, teleportation, and more.
This is a complete reference of all admin commands available on your Project Zomboid server. You must be logged in as an admin to use these commands.
💡 Tip: Type commands in the in-game chat (press T) prefixed with
/. Commands themselves are not case-sensitive, but player names and item IDs are case-sensitive — type them exactly as they appear. To become an admin first, see Become a Server Admin.
Player Management
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/players | List all connected players |
/kickuser "username" | Kick a player from the server |
/kickuser "username" -r "reason" | Kick with a reason message |
/banuser "username" | Ban a player by username |
/banuser "username" -r "reason" | Ban with a reason message |
/banid [steamid64] | Ban a player by Steam ID |
/unbanuser "username" | Unban a player by username |
/unbanid [steamid64] | Unban a player by Steam ID |
/adduser "username" "password" | Create a user account and add to whitelist |
/addalltowhitelist | Add all currently connected players to the whitelist |
/removeuserfromwhitelist "username" | Remove a user from the whitelist |
/setaccesslevel "username" [level] | Set a player's access level |
/grantadmin "username" | Grant admin rights to a player |
/removeadmin "username" | Revoke admin rights from a player |
/voiceban "username" | Toggle a player's voice chat access |
Access Levels
| Level | Permissions |
|---|---|
admin | Full access — all commands, server settings, kick/ban, spawn |
moderator | Player management — kick, ban, teleport, but no server config changes |
gm | Game Master — spawn items, teleport, run events, no ban/kick |
overseer | Limited — view player info, teleport, minimal moderation |
observer | Watch only — invisible, can spectate but can't interact |
none | Regular player (removes any access level) |
/setaccesslevel "PlayerName" adminTeleportation
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/teleport "player1" | Teleport yourself to player1 |
/teleport "player1" "player2" | Teleport player1 to player2's location |
/teleportto x,y,z | Teleport yourself to specific coordinates |
📝 Note:
/teleportis for player-to-player teleportation./teleporttois for teleporting to map coordinates. The z value is the floor level (0 = ground).
💡 Tip: Find coordinates using the Project Zomboid Map — hover over a location to see its coordinates.
Item and Vehicle Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/additem "username" "module.item" [count] | Give items to a player |
/addvehicle "vehicletype" | Spawn a vehicle at your position |
/addxp "username" "Perk=amount" | Grant XP in a specific skill |
Common Item Examples
/additem "PlayerName" "Base.Axe" 1
/additem "PlayerName" "Base.Shotgun" 1
/additem "PlayerName" "Base.WaterBottleFull" 5
/additem "PlayerName" "Base.FirstAidKit" 1
/addvehicle "Base.VanSeats"
/addxp "PlayerName" "Woodwork=100"📝 Note: Item IDs use the
Module.ItemNameformat and are case-sensitive.Base.Axeworks butbase.axedoes not. See Give Items and Spawn Items for a full item ID reference.
Player Mode Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/godmode "username" | Toggle invincibility |
/invisible "username" | Toggle invisibility to zombies and players |
/noclip "username" | Toggle noclip (move through walls) |
Weather and Event Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/startrain | Start rain |
/stoprain | Stop rain |
/startstorm | Start a thunderstorm |
/stopstorm | Stop the current storm |
/lightning | Trigger a lightning strike effect |
/thunder | Trigger a thunder sound effect |
/chopper | Spawn a helicopter event at a random player |
/gunshot | Trigger a gunshot sound near a random player (attracts zombies) |
/alarm | Trigger a building alarm at your position (must be indoors) |
/createhorde [count] | Spawn a zombie horde of specified size near you |
/removezombies | Remove all zombies from the area |
Server Administration
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/servermsg "message" | Broadcast a message to all players |
/save | Force save the server |
/quit | Save and shut down the server |
/showoptions | Display current server settings |
/reloadoptions | Reload server settings from config files |
/changeoption "option" "value" | Change a server setting in real-time |
/checkModsNeedUpdate | Check if installed mods have Workshop updates |
/reloadlua "filename" | Reload a Lua script file |
/sendpulse | Display server performance diagnostics |
/log | Set log verbosity level |
/clear | Clear the console output |
/help | List all available commands |
/help "command" | Show help for a specific command |
/releasesafehouse | Release a claimed safehouse |
/replay "username" | Record a gameplay replay from a player |
Useful Tips
- Commands are not case-sensitive, but player names and item IDs are
- Player names with spaces need quotes:
"Player Name" - Use
/playersto verify exact usernames before running commands - The
/changeoptioncommand applies changes immediately without a restart - Use
/savebefore making major changes as a safety precaution - Type
/helpin-game to see all commands available for your current access level
Related Guides
See also: Become a Server Admin | Access Levels | Ban and Unban Players | Give Items and Spawn Items | RCON
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