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Project Zomboid Server Guide

Host a Project Zomboid multiplayer server.

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Project Zomboid Server Guide

Setup

  • Deploy a game server and select Project Zomboid
  • Basic tier or higher
  • Configure server name and admin password

    • Configuration

    Key settings in sandbox mode:

  • Zombie population and behavior
  • Loot rarity
  • Day length
  • Erosion speed
  • Starting conditions

    • Admin Commands

    Access admin commands via the in-game console:

  • /adduser - Create new accounts
  • /banuser - Ban a player
  • /setaccesslevel - Set privileges
  • /servermsg - Broadcast a message

    • Mods

    Project Zomboid supports Steam Workshop mods:

  • Add Workshop mod IDs to your startup configuration
  • Restart the server
  • Players need matching mods subscribed on Steam

    • Performance

  • Player count heavily affects performance
  • Keep chunk rendering distance reasonable
  • Monitor zombie population settings
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