Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid
19 ArticlesHow to Upload or Download a Save-Game for Your Project Zomboid Server
If you have an existing Singleplayer save, you're able to upload this to your server at any time you'd like. On top of uploading an existing world, you can download this locally and convert your world to a Singleplayer save. --- Uploading the Save to your Server 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Project Zomboid user directory on your computer. For Windows, you can find this under by default. 3. Click the folder to see a list of all your worlds. Depending on the gamemode you've chosen for your save, this will be located in the corresponding folder. 4. Navigate back to your Control Panel and select the Files tab. 5. Select the SFTP Connect and login to your server's FTP directory via an FTP client such as Filezilla or WinSCP. 6. Navigate to in your server's FTP directory. Upload the save folder on your computer to this directory. 7. Rename the save folder you've uploaded to the world field that matches on your control panel. If this folder exists already, delete or rename the existing world folder. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="If you start the server after this point, your server will crash. You will need to convert your players.db file to the format Multiplayer uses or delete your players.db in your world folder. Do keep in mind that if you delete the players.db file, your player data will reset." appearance="danger"} :: Setting the Active World Now that you have officially uploaded your world to the server, you will need to set the active world in the Config area of the panel. 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the World Name option. Set this value to the name of the save you uploaded in the earlier steps. 3. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- Downloading your Save 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Files tab and locate the directory on your server. Locate the world folder with the same name as the field on your control panel. 3. Select the download button and then place the save in any of the gamemode folders located under directory. 4. Copy the file from another existing Singleplayer world you have to the world you've just downloaded. The other Singleplayer world can be any world of your choice as this is just a placeholder to transfer your Multiplayer save data. 5. Once you've moved a Singleplayer compatible file to your world that you just downloaded, follow our Knowledgebase guide here. 6. Start Project Zomboid on your computer, then press the LOAD button. 7. Select the world you've just uploaded and press PLAY. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
Getting Started with your Project Zomboid Server
Survive the zombie apocalypse in Project Zomboid, where careful planning, resource management, and quick decisions are key to staying alive. Explore a vast world, scavenge for supplies, and build your own story in a challenging sandbox environment. A Project Zomboid 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 Project Zomboid server. - How to Join your Project Zomboid Server - How to Make your Project Zomboid Server Private - How to Change the Name and Description of your Project Zomboid Server - How to Change the Playstyle on your Project Zomboid Server - How to Become an Admin on your Project Zomboid Server - How to Kick or Ban a Player from your Project Zomboid Server - All Console Commands for your Project Zomboid Server --- Server Configuration The following articles cover the most common questions you may have when configuring your Project Zomboid Server. - How to Adjust your Project Zomboid Server Settings - How to Add Mods to your Project Zomboid Server - Enabling the Minimap on your Project Zomboid Server - How to Change Zombie Spawn Rates on your Project Zomboid Server - How to Integrate Discord with Your Project Zomboid Server - How to Convert Single-Player Save Data to Multiplayer Save Data and Back - How to Save and Load a Save-Game for Your Project Zomboid Server - How to Upload or Download a Save-Game for Your Project Zomboid Server - How to Reset Your Project Zomboid Map - How to Set the Spawn Point of Your Project Zomboid Server - How to Setup RCON for Your Project Zomboid Server --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Setup RCON for Your Project Zomboid Server
RCON is a protocol which can be used to remotely control and execute commands on your server without logging in to your control panel via a browser. It can be used for integrations with third-party or self-written programs. ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="Enabling RCON will allow any user knowing your password to take full control of your server, please therefore only use it when you know what you are doing, and ensure that you are making use of a strong password." appearance="default"} :: --- Enabling RCON 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Files tab and locate the directory. 3. Select the file and locate the setting. Set the value of RCONPort= to the part of your server’s IP address. 4. Create a password to login via RCON by setting the value of . 5. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- Installing an RCON Client After configuring your server, you will require a program to be able to connect via RCON. We recommend rcon-cli for Windows and Linux users. 1. Download the latest version of rcon-cli. 2. Extract the ZIP, and run . 3. Enter the IP and port of your server when prompted and press enter. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Set the Spawn Point of Your Project Zomboid Server
Project Zomboid has two different kinds of spawn point options, fixed and custom choices. A fixed spawn point will force all players to spawn there when they first log in to the server or respawn without giving them a choice of where to spawn. Custom spawn choices are the same as single-player spawn options. Players are given the option to spawn at any number of regions, usually key locations on the map or cities. --- Retrieving Desired Coordinates Before you can configure new spawn locations for your server, you will need to know the cel, rel, and master coordinates of the locations you'd like to set your spawn points. 1. Navigate to the Project Zomboid World Map website. 2. Select your active world map, then click the Map Coordinates tab. 3. Click Lock Coords, then click on your desired location on the map. Congratulations, you should now be able to copy down the cel, rel, and master coordinates for your desired location. --- Configuring a Fixed Spawn Point If you would like your server to have only one predefined spawn point, you can set a fixed spawn point using your server's control panel. ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="Project Zomboid requires three coordinates in the configuration file, but you only need to use the first two. The third number is for the height you want to spawn if you’re in a building. For example, setting it to 0 is the ground floor, and 1 is the second floor." appearance="default"} :: 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Files tab, locate the directory, and open the file. 3. Locate the entry, and enter the coordinates you wish to use as your spawn point. 4. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Save and Load a Save-Game for Your Project Zomboid Server
It is possible to switch between different saves, which all hold their own playerdata, settings, and configurations. Ensure your server is stopped before attempting to start a new game or upload an existing save. --- Saving your Game Your server will automatically save every few minutes, and when you shut it down. However, you can always manually save your server using the steps below: 1. Open your server console or connect to your server via RCON. 2. Type the command in the console and press Enter. --- Starting a New Savegame Starting a new savegame can be easily done by changing the world name. 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the World Name option. Change the World Name value to a name you have not used before. 3. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- Loading an Existing Save You can also load an already existing savegame to continue playing where you left off earlier. If you wish to download a save from the internet, or wish to transfer a save from Multiplayer, consider checking out our guide on How to Upload or Download a Savegame for your Project Zomboid Server. 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Files tab and locate the and get the name of the save you would like to restore. 3. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the World Name option. Set this value to the name of the save you located earlier. 4. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Reset Your Project Zomboid Map
If you own a Project Zomboid server, you may wish to fully reset your map to try a new update, install mods, or even just have a fresh start. Luckily, the process is relatively simple. --- How to Reset a Modded Map to a Default Map If you have a modded map installed but you’d like to revert back to a default one, follow these steps: 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the , , and fields and remove the desired items from each of them. 3. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Make Your Project Zomboid Server Private
If you are looking to run a Project Zomboid server for a small group of people, we recommend making your server private. There are a number of things that can prevent random people from joining your server: setting a password, or hiding the server from the Internet tab. --- Adding a Password 1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Config tab and select the Project Zomboid Server Settings file. 3. Locate the and options. Set your desired values. 4. Save and restart the server to ensure the new changes apply. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php