7 Days to Die Server Guide

Updated 2026-09-21

7 Days to Die Server Guide

You can launch a 7 Days to Die server from Create Server; settle the world-generation options and difficulty before the first blood moon.

Quick Setup

1. Create server (4 GB RAM recommended)
2. Default port: 26900
3. Connect via game browser or direct IP

Key Settings (serverconfig.xml)

<property name="ServerName" value="My 7DTD Server"/>
<property name="ServerMaxPlayerCount" value="16"/>
<property name="GameDifficulty" value="3"/>
<property name="DayNightLength" value="60"/>
<property name="BloodMoonFrequency" value="7"/>
<property name="LootAbundance" value="100"/>
<property name="BlockDurabilityModifier" value="100"/>

Horde Night Settings

• BloodMoonFrequency — Days between hordes (default: 7)
• BloodMoonEnemyCount — Zombies per player during horde
• EnemyDifficulty — Zombie AI difficulty

Mod Support (PC)

• Upload mods to /Mods/ folder
• Server-side mods only (no client mods needed)
• Popular: Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy, War of the Walkers