How to Host a Project Zomboid Server (Build 42)

Important!

Please note that any saved file from a version prior to the Stable Build 42 will not be compatible with it. Therefore, a complete reinstallation is required for both new servers and those wishing to update to this new branch.

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 ‘Settings’ Tab

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5. Select ‘Reinstall Server’

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5.1 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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6. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

Once the reinstallation is complete, make sure to start your server for the first time so that the remaining files can be generated.

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6.1. Open the ‘ProjectZomboid64.json’

Inside the file, edit the line containing the “-Xmxg” argument. It will likely be displaying as “-Xmx6g” or another value. Change the number to be 2 less than the amount of RAM your server has in GB.

For example, an 8GB server should be "-Xmx6g" or a 6GB server should be "-Xmx4g".

Then, save the changes.

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7. Restart Your Server

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8. Get Your Connection Details

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

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9. Open Project Zomboid

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

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10. Enter the Connection Details

(1) Select the ‘Add Server’ Button.

(2) Enter the Server IP.

(3) Enter the Server Port.

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11. Join Your Server

If you are joining as Admin, use the credentials in the ‘Startup’ tab.

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12. Play Project Zomboid! 🎉

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