Project Zomboid Server Configuration

Changing Settings

Server settings can be changed using FTP or using the Admin panel.

FTP

1. After logging in using FTP, nagivate to \GameServerID\Server.
2. You will find two files with the extensions worldname.ini and worldname_SandboxVars.lua.
3. The setting/settings you are looking to change will determine which file to open.
4. The .ini file will be general server settings, while the .lua will be your sandbox settings.
5. After your changes are made, save the file and restart the server if needed.

Admin Panel

1. Grant yourself admin using /setaccesslevel "username" admin.
   "By default the server owner can use the username admin and their RCON password from their control panel."
2. Pressing "Esc" on your keyboard will open up a menu and the Admin Panel can then be selected.

Custom Spawn Points

Spawn points can be forced or given as a choice.

Force Spawn

1. Using FTP, change SpawnPoint=0,0,0 in the worldname.ini file to the spawn point of your choice.
   "Coordinates can be located here https://map.projectzomboid.com/"

Custom Region

1. Using FTP, open the worldname_spawnregions.lua in \GameServerID\Server.
   "If it does not exist, you can create the file"
   Example: For all default maps.