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Project Zomboid · Easy · 5 minutes

Edit Project Zomboid settings

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

Common files or settings

  • Zomboid/Server/.ini
  • Zomboid/Server/_SandboxVars.lua
  • Zomboid/Server/_spawnregions.lua

Open server config

Find your named server config in Zomboid/Server. The INI controls general server settings.

Edit sandbox values

SandboxVars controls loot, zombie population, time, infection, and other gameplay rules.

Restart and check logs

Restart after saving. If Workshop mods fail, check mod IDs and load order.

Quick checks

  • Back up before changing saves or major settings.
  • Restart after saving config changes.
  • If it fails, read the first error in the latest log.