Configure Spawn Points
Set custom spawn locations and manage spawn points on your Project Zomboid server.
By default, Project Zomboid spawns players in one of several preset locations on the Knox Country map. You can control where players spawn when they first join or respawn after death.
Default Spawn Locations
The base map includes these spawn cities:
| Location | Coordinates | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Muldraugh | ~10600, 9600 | Small town, good for beginners |
| Riverside | ~6400, 5400 | Northern town near river |
| Rosewood | ~8000, 11400 | Southern small town |
| West Point | ~11800, 6800 | Larger town, more zombies |
| March Ridge | ~10200, 12600 | Small rural area |
| Valley Station | ~12600, 6600 | Eastern area near Louisville |
Set Spawn Location
Set the spawn point
SpawnPoint=0,0,0Format: SpawnPoint=x,y,z (z is usually 0 for ground level)
Set Spawn by Town Name
You can also specify a spawn region using the sandbox settings:
Edit Zomboid/Server/[servername]_SandboxVars.lua:
Map = {
AllowMiniMap = true,
AllowWorldMap = true,
MapAllKnown = false,
},📝 Note: The
SpawnPointin the .ini file takes priority over sandbox spawn settings. Remove or set it to0,0,0to use the default random spawn behavior.
Multiple Spawn Points with Mods
For servers using custom or modded maps, you can add additional spawn points using mods:
Popular Spawn Point Mods
- Spawn Select — lets players choose their spawn location from a list
- Random Spawn Points — adds more random spawn locations across the map
Install spawn mods through the Workshop. See Install Mods for instructions.
Admin Teleport to Set Spawns
As an admin, you can teleport to coordinates to scout spawn locations:
/teleport "PlayerName" x,y,zUse this to find good coordinates for your SpawnPoint setting.
Spawn Points on Custom Maps
When using custom maps like Raven Creek or Cherbourg, those maps may include their own spawn points. Check the mod's Workshop page for:
- Recommended spawn coordinates
- Whether the map adds its own spawn regions
- Compatibility with the base map spawn system
See Custom Maps for map installation instructions.
Related Guides
See also: Custom Maps | Configure Your Server | Sandbox Settings
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