7 Days to Die Server Guides
7 Days to Die dedicated server setup, serverconfig.xml tuning, Alloc's server fixes, modding, and admin panel guides.
How to Install and Start Your 7 Days to Die Dedicated Server
Get your 7 Days to Die dedicated server up and running with SteamCMD. Covers the correct AppID, directory layout, launch commands, and what to look for when the server is ready.
How to Configure Your 7 Days to Die Server (serverconfig.xml)
A practical breakdown of every important serverconfig.xml setting — identity, access, world generation, game rules, networking, and Telnet — organized so you can find what you need fast.
How to Open Ports for Your 7 Days to Die Server
Which ports to open for 7 Days to Die, why UDP matters more than TCP, and how to verify your ports are reachable from the outside.
How to Add Admins and Moderators to Your 7 Days to Die Server
Set up admins and moderators on your 7DTD server using serveradmin.xml and in-game console commands. Covers permission levels, Steam64 IDs, and live changes without restarts.
How to Ban, Kick, and Whitelist Players on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Manage who can play on your server — ban and kick problem players, check who's online, and lock down access with a whitelist.
How to Use the 7 Days to Die Server Console and Telnet
Connect to your 7DTD server console remotely via Telnet and get comfortable with the most useful admin commands for managing players, the world, and server state.
How to Adjust Zombie Difficulty and Horde Settings on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Tune zombie speed, feral behavior, blood moon frequency, and horde size to match your server's difficulty goals — from casual to nightmare.
How to Customize Loot, XP, and Airdrops on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Dial in loot abundance, XP rates, airdrop frequency, and death penalties in serverconfig.xml to create the progression feel your community wants.
How to Change the World, Map Size, and Seed on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Switch between Navezgane and random-gen worlds, change your map seed or size, and start a new save without nuking your server configuration.
How to Install Mods on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Install mods on your 7DTD server correctly — where files go, what ModInfo.xml does, how to verify mods loaded, and what to tell your players about client-side requirements.
How to Run Overhaul Mods on Your 7 Days to Die Server (Darkness Falls, War of the Walkers)
Running Darkness Falls, War of the Walkers, Undead Legacy, or other major overhauls requires a few extra steps beyond basic mod installs. EAC must be off, versions must match exactly, and a fresh world is usually required.
How to Update Your 7 Days to Die Server
Update your 7DTD server cleanly, check what version you're running, and handle the version mismatch problem so players can reconnect right after an update.
How to Back Up and Wipe Your 7 Days to Die Server
Protect your server's world data with proper backups, restore from a backup when things go wrong, and wipe cleanly for a fresh start without losing your server config.
How to Fix Your 7 Days to Die Server Not Showing in the Server Browser
Walk through the most common reasons a 7DTD server doesn't appear in the server browser and how to fix each one — config flags, port issues, propagation delays, and crossplay.
How to Diagnose and Fix Lag on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Identify the source of lag on your 7DTD server and tune the key performance settings — zombie counts, view distance, and base simulation — to keep the server running smooth.
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