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Project Zomboid Server Guide

Host a Project Zomboid multiplayer server.

April 12, 202624 views

Project Zomboid Server Guide

Setup

  1. Deploy a game server and select Project Zomboid
  2. Basic tier or higher
  3. 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:

  1. Add Workshop mod IDs to your startup configuration
  2. Restart the server
  3. 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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