Setting up a 7 Days to Die server
Join your server
The first start downloads 7 Days to Die from Steam, so it takes a few minutes. It is about 15 GB. Watch the Console tab. When it stops scrolling, your server is ready.
In the game, choose Join a Game, then Connect to IP. The address and port are at the top of your server page in the panel.
The basic settings
Change these on the Startup tab, then restart.
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Game Difficulty | 0 (easiest) to 5 (hardest). |
| Telnet Password | For the remote admin console. Set one. |
| Beta Branch | Empty for the normal game. |
Max Players is fixed for your plan. Open a ticket if you need more.
Name, password and world
Stop the server and edit serverconfig.xml in the File Manager.
ServerName: the name in the list.ServerPassword: empty for public.GameWorld:NavezganeorRWGfor a random map.
Changing GameWorld or the seed starts a new world. Back up first.
Be an admin
While you are online, type this in the Console:
admin add YourSteamID64 0
Then press F1 in game for admin commands.
Problems
Version mismatch when joining
Restart the server so it updates. Everyone must be on the same build.
It stops while making the world
The world is too big for the memory. Use a smaller WorldGenSize.
Lag on blood moon
Lower BloodMoonEnemyCount in serverconfig.xml.
