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Project Zomboid Guides

Manage your Project Zomboid server.

Quick help for settings, files, admins, mods, saves, backups, and troubleshooting.

Settings

Edit Project Zomboid settings

Project Zomboid uses a main INI file plus sandbox variables for loot, zombies, PvP, player count, and Workshop mods.

Start hereBackups

Create and restore backups

Back up before changes and restore safely after updates or bad mods.

GeneralMods

Install mods and plugins

Use safe install steps and check compatibility before restarting.

GeneralTroubleshooting

Read server logs

Find the first real error before changing more settings.

General