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Dedicated Server

7 Days to Die dedicated server setup.

Version, serverconfig.xml, ports, EAC, MODs, backups, and player rules.

Setup Order

Dedicated server setup checklist

Pick a host, match versions, prepare serverconfig.xml, test ports, then publish rules before inviting players.

Open server config guide

1. Confirm Version

Match client, server, branch, and mod pack versions before inviting players.

Version

2. Prepare Config

Review server name, password, player cap, world settings, EAC, region, and save paths.

serverconfig

3. Check Network

Document ports, firewall, LAN/WAN expectations, listing delay, and host status checks.

Ports

4. Publish Rules

Tell players about mods, EAC, whitelist, language, PvP rules, resets, and backup policy.

Rules

Before players join

Server topicCheckNext
Hosting choiceLocal host, VPS, or managed host; confirm update control, backups, and file access.Config guide
Dedicated setupGame version, serverconfig.xml, ports, EAC, backups, and player rules.Config guide
Safe config editsRead fields before editing values; keep a backup copy first.serverconfig.xml
Server modsClient-side, server-side, and both-sides requirements.Mod install
Server visibilityStatus, ports, region filters, listing delay, version, and firewall.Troubleshooting
EAC rulesVisible rules and player impact before anti-cheat changes.EAC checks
Update before players joinRestart once, confirm backups, test a clean client, and publish required MOD files.Troubleshooting

Setup checks

Run these checks before sharing the server.

  • Install: Confirm the dedicated server app is installed and updated on the host machine.
  • Network: Document ports, firewall rules, public address, and restart behavior before testing with players.
  • Reviewed: 2026-07-09

Before you advertise the server

Join locally, join externally, test one restart, confirm backups, publish rules, and ask one player to test a clean connection path.