How to Host a Project Zomboid Server (Build 41)

Important!

In this article, we will explain how to configure your Project Zomboid server for Build 41. Please note that a complete reinstallation is required for both new servers and those wishing to install this previous branch.

Make sure to start your server for the first time so that the .cache folder can be generated.

Build 42 (Stable)

If you want to know how to install Build 42 on your server, view our ‘How to Host a Project Zomboid Server (Build 42)’ article

1. Log In for the First Time

After placing your order on the Cybrancee website, you will receive an email confirming your order as well as an email inviting you to create your panel account. To get access for the first time, you will need to create your panel account.

Select the ‘Setup Your Account’ button.

If you did not receive this email, you can go to panel.cybrancee.com and do a Password Reset from there.

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2. Set Your Password

Set your password using the provided fields.

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3. Access Your Panel Dashboard

You will be taken back to the login page where you can now log in with your new set of credentials. Once logged in, you will be presented with the Cybrancee Pterodactyl Control Panel. This is where you will manage and configure your game server. From here, select the ‘Manage Server’ button.

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4. Select the ‘Startup’ Tab

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5. Change the Startup Parameters

(1) Set a Name for Your Server: This will create a new world based on the server name.

(2) Enter legacy41 in the ‘Steam Beta Branch’ Field.

(3) Enter the Value 1 in the ‘Steam Auto Update’ Field: This will allow the files to be downloaded correctly from the Steam servers.

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6. Select the ‘Settings’ Tab

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7. Select ‘Reinstall Server’

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7.1 Select the ‘Delete Current Files and Reinstall Server’ Option

Important!

This action will delete all current files and perform a clean reinstallation, which is useful when you want a completely fresh start, whilst keeping any settings configured on the ‘Startup’ tab.

Please note that this action is permanent and cannot be reversed. Proceed with caution.

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9. Start Your Server

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10. Get Your Connection Details

To join your server, use the IP address and port provided on the ‘Dashboard’ tab.

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11. Open the Project Zomboid Game

In the game’s main menu, select ‘JOIN’.

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12. Enter the Connection Details

Enter the IP Address and Port from panel as well as your Account Username and Account Password. If you are joining as Admin, use the credentials in the Startup Page.

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13. Join Your Server

Once the server has been added, select the server from the list and select ‘JOIN SERVER’.

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14. Play Project Zomboid! 🎉

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