Project Zomboid Server Guide

Updated 2026-03-18

Project Zomboid Server Guide

Quick Setup

  1. Create server (4 GB RAM minimum for a small Build 41 server)
  2. Default port: 16261
  3. Connect: Join → Enter IP

Server Configuration

Key settings in sandboxvars.lua:

Workshop Mods

  1. Open Steam Workshop for Project Zomboid
  2. Subscribe to mods on your PC
  3. Add Workshop IDs to server config
  4. Players automatically download mods

RCON Commands

CommandDescription
playersList online players
servermsg "message"Broadcast a server message
kickuser nameKick a player
banuser nameBan a player
saveSave the world
quitStop the server

Popular Mods