How to Connect to Your Project Zomboid Server
How to join your Project Zomboid dedicated server.
In-Game Browser
- Launch PZ → Online → Browse Servers
- Search by name
- Click Join
Direct Connect
- Online → Connect → enter
IP:16261 - Create a username and password on first connect (PZ has its own account system per-server)
Ports
| Port | Protocol |
|---|---|
| 16261 | UDP |
| 16262 | UDP |
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