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How to Configure Your Project Zomboid Server

You control how your Project Zomboid server plays through its configuration. This guide shows where the settings live, what the important ones do, and how to apply changes without losing data.

Open the config

Go to the File Manager and open servertest.ini and the sandbox settings. Click to edit, make your changes, then save. Take a backup first so you can roll back if something goes wrong.

The settings you will use most

  • PublicName: the name shown in the browser
  • Public: set true to list publicly
  • Password: set this to make the server private
  • MaxPlayers: player slots
  • PauseEmpty: pause the world when nobody is online
  • Mods and WorkshopItems: the mod lists, both must line up

Apply your changes

Most settings take effect after a Restart from the panel. If a change causes a problem, restore your backup to undo it.

Tips

  • Change one thing at a time so you know what caused any change in behaviour.
  • Keep a note of values you have changed from the defaults.
  • Back up before any large change.

Everything above is done from the 8Bit Hosting panel. Need help? Open a ticket in our Discord or email support@8bit-hosting.com.

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