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Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid Server Hosting Guides

17 guides to help you set up, configure, and troubleshoot your Project Zomboid server.

17 guides
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Project Zomboid

How to Configure Your Project Zomboid Server

Edit servertest.ini and the SandboxVars files to control gameplay, mods, and server rules.

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Project Zomboid

How to Change the Server Name on Your Project Zomboid Server

Set PublicName and Public in servertest.ini so your PZ server lists with the right name.

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Project Zomboid

How to Set a Password on Your Project Zomboid Server

Add a join password with the Password setting to keep your PZ server private.

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Project Zomboid

How to Change the Max Players on Your Project Zomboid Server

Set MaxPlayers in servertest.ini to control how many survivors can join at once.

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Project Zomboid

How to Set the Server Welcome Message in Project Zomboid

Customise the join message with ServerWelcomeMessage, colour tags, and line breaks.

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Project Zomboid

How to Connect to Your Project Zomboid Server

Join your PZ server through the in-game browser or with a direct connection using your IP and port.

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Project Zomboid

How to Install Mods on Your Project Zomboid Server

Set WorkshopItems and Mods in servertest.ini so the server downloads and activates Workshop mods.

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Project Zomboid

How to Fix Mod Case Sensitivity on Project Zomboid

Resolve Linux file-name case errors that stop Workshop mods from loading on your PZ server.

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Project Zomboid

How to Add Admins to Your Project Zomboid Server

Set the admin password and grant staff access with setaccesslevel on your PZ server.

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Project Zomboid

How to Add a Whitelist to Your Project Zomboid Server

Turn Open off and create whitelist accounts so only approved players can join.

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Project Zomboid

How to Configure Anti-Cheat on Your Project Zomboid Server

Tune the anti-cheat checks so legitimate play is not punished while cheating is caught.

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Project Zomboid

How to Reset the World on Your Project Zomboid Server

Wipe the map for a fresh apocalypse while keeping your settings, mods, and accounts.

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Project Zomboid

How to Reset Your Project Zomboid Server

Wipe and reinstall your PZ server for a clean start while keeping a backup of your config and saves.

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Project Zomboid

How to Update Your Project Zomboid Server

Update the PZ dedicated server build without losing your config, mods, or saves.

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Project Zomboid

How to Change Your Project Zomboid Server Version

Switch between Build 41 and Build 42 branches so your server matches your players.

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Project Zomboid

How to Change the Server Language in Project Zomboid

Set the server language with options.ini and the ProjectZomboid64.json JVM argument.

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Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid Server Troubleshooting Guide

Fix common PZ problems including connection failures, mod errors, and performance issues.