How to Fix the Reversion of Changes in Sandbox Options on Your Project Zomboid Server

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In this article, we will explain how to resolve the error that prevents any configuration you make in your Project Zomboid server sandbox from being saved.

1. Log In to Your Panel

2. Turn Off Your Server

3. Connect to Your Server via SFTP

If you don’t know how to connect to your server via SFTP, you can view our How to Connect to Pterodactyl Via SFTP article.

4. Locate the ‘Pterodactyl’ Folder

You can find the folder in /.cache/Saves/Multiplayer/Pterodactyl.

Pterodactyl folder path via SFTP

4.1. Find the ‘map_sand.bin’ File

location of the map_sand.bin file via sftp

4.2. Right-Click on the File and Select ‘Delete’

Deleting this file will allow the server to save the changes you make in the sandbox again (without resetting the configuration you had before).

steps to delete the sand_map.bin file via sftp

5. Restart Your Server

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