This guide covers how to configure your 7 Days to Die dedicated server and connect to it. All configuration is done through files accessible in the GPanel file manager.
Editing serverconfig.xml
serverconfig.xml is the main configuration file for your 7 Days to Die server. It is located in the root of your server directory.
Accessing the File
- Log in to GPanel.
- Navigate to your server and open the File Manager.
- Open
serverconfig.xmlin the root directory. - Make your changes and save the file.
- Restart your server for changes to take effect.
serverconfig.xml from your local machine via SFTP. See the SFTP file upload guide for instructions.
Key Configuration Properties
The table below covers the most commonly adjusted settings. Each property appears as an XML attribute inside a <property> element.
| Property Name | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
ServerName |
The name shown in the server browser. | My 7DTD Server |
ServerPassword |
Password required to join. Leave empty for no password. | mysecretpass |
ServerPort |
UDP port the server listens on. Do not change unless advised. | 26900 |
MaxPlayers |
Maximum number of players allowed at once.
Set this in GPanel, not here. The Startup tab variable overrides this XML value. Change
MaxPlayers in the Startup tab in GPanel — edits made directly in serverconfig.xml will be overwritten on server start.
|
8 |
GameWorld |
The world map to load. Use Navezgane for the fixed map or RWG for procedural generation. |
Navezgane |
WorldGenSeed |
Seed string for procedural world generation (RWG only). | asdf1234 |
GameDifficulty |
Overall game difficulty. 0 = Scavenger (easiest), 5 = Insane.
Set this in GPanel, not here. The Startup tab variable overrides this XML value. Change
GameDifficulty in the Startup tab in GPanel — edits made directly in serverconfig.xml will be overwritten on server start.
|
2 |
DayNightLength |
Length of a full in-game day in real-time minutes. | 60 |
LootAbundance |
Percentage multiplier for loot spawning. 100 is default. |
100 |
ZombieMove |
Zombie speed during the day. 0 = walk, 4 = sprint. |
0 |
ZombieMoveNight |
Zombie speed at night. | 3 |
ZombieFeralMove |
Speed of feral zombies. | 3 |
ZombieBMMove |
Speed of Blood Moon zombies. | 3 |
BloodMoonFrequency |
How often Blood Moon occurs in in-game days. Set to 0 to disable. |
7 |
EACEnabled |
Enable or disable Easy Anti-Cheat. Must be false if using most mods. |
true |
Example serverconfig.xml Snippet
<ServerSettings>
<property name="ServerName" value="My 7DTD Server" />
<property name="ServerPassword" value="" />
<property name="ServerPort" value="26900" />
<property name="MaxPlayers" value="8" />
<property name="GameWorld" value="Navezgane" />
<property name="WorldGenSeed" value="asdf1234" />
<property name="GameDifficulty" value="2" />
<property name="DayNightLength" value="60" />
<property name="LootAbundance" value="100" />
<property name="ZombieMove" value="0" />
<property name="ZombieMoveNight" value="3" />
<property name="ZombieFeralMove" value="3" />
<property name="ZombieBMMove" value="3" />
<property name="BloodMoonFrequency" value="7" />
<property name="EACEnabled" value="true" />
</ServerSettings>
Connecting to Your Server
To connect to your server directly without browsing the server list:
- Launch 7 Days to Die on your client.
- From the main menu, select Join a Game.
- Click Connect to IP.
- Enter your server IP and port in the format
IP:PORT. - Click Connect.
You can find your server's IP address and port in GPanel on the server overview page. For more detail, see the How to Find Your Server IP and Port guide.
ControlPanelEnabled) is disabled. Use the Console tab in GPanel to run server commands and monitor output instead.
Need Help?
If you are unable to resolve an issue after following this guide, please open a support ticket and include your server ID, a description of the issue, and any relevant log output.
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