Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid

Guides to create, configure, mod and troubleshoot a Project Zomboid server.

Illustration of guide: How to Make a Project Zomboid Build 42 Server

How to Make a Project Zomboid Build 42 Server

Install a Project Zomboid Build 42 server with SteamCMD, open the required ports and validate a safe first connection.

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Illustration of guide: Project Zomboid server.ini and SandboxVars.lua Settings

Project Zomboid server.ini and SandboxVars.lua Settings

Configure access, discovery, PvP, pausing and world rules on a Project Zomboid server without damaging its save.

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Illustration of guide: Install Workshop Mods on a Project Zomboid Build 42 Server

Install Workshop Mods on a Project Zomboid Build 42 Server

Add Build 42-compatible Workshop mods, dependencies and load order while keeping a recoverable world backup.

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Illustration of guide: Back Up and Migrate a Project Zomboid World Safely

Back Up and Migrate a Project Zomboid World Safely

Move a Project Zomboid world, players, configuration and mods to another server with a tested rollback copy.

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Illustration of guide: Project Zomboid Server Not Showing: Ports, Version and Firewall

Project Zomboid Server Not Showing: Ports, Version and Firewall

Troubleshoot a Project Zomboid server missing from the list or refusing connections without opening random ports.

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