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25 ArticlesHow to Use Sandbox Codes and Difficulty Presets on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Since the 3.0 update, 7 Days to Die bundles all of its difficulty and gameplay settings into a single Sandbox Code - a short string like that stores your entire ruleset. Instead of editing dozens of individual values, you set one code and the server applies the whole configuration on startup. This guide covers how to add a Sandbox Code to your server, and the classic difficulty presets you can use out of the box. --- Adding a Sandbox Code 1. Open your Server Control Panel. 2. Stop the server and wait for it to go offline. 3. Open the Config tab and open 7D2D Server Settings. 4. Locate the Sandbox Code option and paste your code into the field. 5. Save the file and Start your server. Your server will apply the new configuration as soon as it boots. --- Classic Difficulty Presets If you don't want to build a custom code, you can drop in one of the game's six built-in difficulty presets. By default your server uses Adventurer. The difficulty shown below is the game's own difficulty score, from 1 (easiest) to 9 (hardest). Paste any of the codes below into the Sandbox Code field using the steps above: | Preset | Difficulty | Sandbox Code | | :--- | :---: | :--- | | Scavenger | 2/9 | | | Adventurer (default) | 3/9 | | | Nomad | 4/9 | | | Warrior | 5/9 | | | True Survivalist | 6/9 | | | Insane | 7/9 | | ::ProseNote{title="Why is the Nomad code just A?" description="A Sandbox Code only stores settings that differ from the game defaults. Nomad leaves everything at default, so its code is simply the version header, A." appearance="info"} :: --- Creating Your Own Code Want something beyond the built-in difficulties? The 7 Days to Die Sandbox Code Generator is a great tool for building a fully custom setup. You can tweak any of the 150+ available options, load any of the official presets as a starting point, and the generator builds your Sandbox Code as you go. Once you're happy with your settings, copy the generated code and add it to your server using the steps above.
Getting Started with your 7 Days to Die Server
Survive the zombie apocalypse in 7 Days to Die, where youâll scavenge, craft, build, and fight to stay alive in a dangerous open world. Explore, fortify your base, and prepare for relentless threats as you progress. A 7 Days to Die dedicated server allows you to play in a persistent world with others, giving you full control over settings, mods, and the overall gameplay experience. --- Getting Started The following articles cover the most common questions you may have when first starting with your new 7D2D server. - How to Join your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Make your 7 Days to Die Server Private - How to Add Admins to your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Kick or Ban Players on your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Change the Difficulty of your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Switch to the Experimental Branch on your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Enable Cheats on your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Find a Player's EOS in 7 Days to Die - How to Edit Your Public 7 Days To Die Server Details --- Server Configuration The following articles cover the most common questions you may have when configuring your 7D2D Server. - How to Change your 7 Days to Die Server Settings - Upload a Map or Existing World to Your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Turn Off Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) on Your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Reset Your 7 Days to Die Server World - How to Remove the XP Death Penalty on your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Install and Configure Alloc's and CPM on Your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Install Mods on Your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Delete a Player From Your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Configure PVP/Friendly Fire on your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Select a Pregenerated World on Your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Change the World on Your 7 Days to Die Server - How to Use an Older Version on Your 7 Days to Die Server --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Kick or Ban Players on Your 7 Days to Die Server
To keep your 7 Days to Die server running smoothly, you may need to remove disruptive players or enforce rules by kicking or banning them. Before you begin, make sure you have admin privileges, as only administrators can use these commands. If you are not an admin yet, follow our guide on How to Add Admins to Your 7 Days to Die Server. --- Kicking or Banning Players on Your 7 Days to Die Server Admins can kick or ban players directly through the in-game console using specific commands. The in-game console can be opened by pressing F1 on your keyboard. --- Kick and Ban Commands | Command | Description / Example | |----------|-----------------------| | kick [steam id/player name/entity id] [message] | Kicks a player from the server with an optional message. <brExample: | | kickall [message] | Kicks all players from the server with the specified message. <brExample: | | ban add [steam id/player name/entity id] [duration + unit] [message] | Bans a player for the specified duration with an optional message. <brExample: <brAvailable units: , , , , , | | ban remove [steam id/player name/entity id] | Removes a playerâs ban, allowing them to rejoin the server. <brExample: | | ban list | Lists all currently banned players. <brExample: | --- Additional Tips - Bans are stored in the serverâs file and persist between restarts. - For temporary removals or warnings, use the command instead. To learn more about 7 Days to Die server hosting, you can check out our library of Knowledgebase articles found here.
How to Add Admins to Your 7 Days to Die Server
You can add an admin to your server using their username, entity ID, or SteamID64. If you don't know how to find a player's SteamID, check out our guide here. Once you've retrieved their ID, they can be added as an admin by editing the serveradmin.xml file. Adding an Admin by Editing the File 1. Open your Server Control Panel. 2. Shut down the server and then navigate to the Files tab in the control panel. 3. Enter in the search bar and open the file. 4. Locate the section, which is where admins can be added. 5. Add the following line inside the section you located. 6. Replace the values inside the line to assign a new admin. - - Replace with the admin's Steam ID. - - Replace with the admin's name. - - Set the number between (0 grants the highest authority) 7. Save the file and Start the server. --- To learn more about 7 Days to Die server hosting, you can check out our library of Knowledgebase articles found here.
How to Use an Older Version on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Some players prefer running an older version of 7 Days to Die on their server, like Alpha 21.2, because it was a popular release with a lot of community support. Certain mods and tools are only compatible with specific versions, so downgrading can help ensure everything runs smoothly for your group. ::ProseNote{title="Experimental Branch" description="Looking to use the Experimental branch on your server instead to receive beta features and updates? Check our guide on the topic here." appearance="default"} :: --- Before Getting Started We strongly recommend generating a new world when switching to an older version, which will be covered later in this guide. Worlds usually arenât backwards compatible with older versions and can become corrupted if loaded in the wrong version. Once corrupted, the world canât be fixed by switching back to the original version. In most cases, it can only be restored using a backup that was created before the version change. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="Make sure to create a backup of your server before proceeding with the steps in this guide. " appearance="error"} :: --- How to select an older server version 1. Open your Server Control Panel. 2. Stop your server and wait for it to go offline. 3. Select Edit Server Type in the overview of the control panel. 4. Select your preferred server version, then click Save Changes. 5. Generate a new world for compatibility with the server version. 6. Start the server. --- Once you're done, your server should start with the selected version!
How to Enable Crossplay on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Crossplay allows Steam and Console players to join the same 7 Days to Die server, but a few settings need to be adjusted for the server to be fully compatible with Console players. --- Enabling Crossplay 1. Open your Server Control Panel. 2. Stop the server and wait for it to go offline. 3. Open the Config tab in the control panel and open 7D2D Server Settings. 4. Locate the following settings and set both to Enabled: and 5. Save the file and proceed to the next section of this guide. --- Verifying Compatibility Requirements For your server to be fully crossplay compatible, youâll need to make sure the values in your server settings match the ranges supported by console edition. PC players can still join even if these values differ, but console players wonât be able to connect unless the settings are configured properly. Console Requirements You can view the full, up-to-date list of console requirements here: https://7daystodie.com/crossplay-server-requirements/ --- Once you're done, you can start your server, and crossplay should now be enabled on your 7 Days to Die Server!
How to Select a Pregenerated World on Your 7 Days to Die Server
When you first purchase a 7 Days to Die server, Navezgane is the default selected map. This pre-generated world is designed by the developers and offers a fixed, non-randomized environment. It's ideal for players who prefer a consistent and predictable gameplay experience. However, there are other pre-generated worlds available for you to select on your server. ::ProseNote{title="Using a different world type" description="If youâre looking to use a randomly generated or custom world instead of a pregenerated world, check out our guide on all the different methods to change your world here: World Changes" appearance="default"} :: --- Checking the available Pregenerated worlds on your server Pregenerated maps may be introduced or removed in different versions of 7 Days to Die. To view an up-to-date list of the current pregenerated maps available on your server, navigate to the following directory in your server files: There are currently five pregenerated maps available for the latest version of 7 Days to Die: - - (Default map) - - (6144) - - (6144) - - (8192) - - (8192) If you're not sure which map to use, you can preview them before selecting one on your server with the following resource: Pregenerated Map Viewer --- Selecting a Pregenerated world on your server If you do not want to use Navezgane and want to switch to one of the pregenerated maps listed above, you can follow the next steps. 1. Open your Server Control Panel. 2. Stop the server and wait for it to go offline. 3. Navigate to the Config tab in the control panel, and then open the 7D2D Server Settings. 4. Locate the value and set it to something new. This can be anything. 5. Locate the value and set it to the name of the pregenerated map. Make sure that it matches the name of the pregenerated map exactly, including the capitalization. Refer to the first section and if you're unsure. 6. Save the file and Start your server. --- That's it! Once your server starts, it will select the pregenerated map you specified.