How To Configure Your Project Zomboid Server

In this guide, we will show you how to edit every setting on your Project Zomboid server, including sandbox settings for gameplay mechanics like loot spawns, zombie behavior, and difficulty.

Basic Server Configuration

Basic settings such as Server Password, Server Name and more can be configured directly in our game panel, here are the steps for basic configuration:

1. 1
   Log in to Bropanel and select your server.
2. 2
   In the sidebar, go to Settings.
3. 3
   Edit the setting you want to change.
4. 4
   Click Save & Restart to apply your changes.

Using The Configuration File

1. 1
   Log in to Bropanel and Stop your server.
2. 2
   In the sidebar, go to Files, navigate to .cache/Server/, and open pzserver.ini.
3. 3
   Make the changes you want and then restart the server.

Configuring Sandbox Settings

Sandbox settings control various gameplay mechanics such as loot spawns, zombie behavior, zombie spawns, player stats, weather, and much more. These settings allow you to customize your server's difficulty and gameplay experience.

1. 1
   Log in to Bropanel and Stop your server.
2. 2
   In the sidebar, go to Files and open .cache/Server/pzserver_SandboxVars.lua.
3. 3
   Edit the settings you want to change. Each setting has comments with their valid values.
4. 4
   Save the file and start your server.

Troubleshooting Sandbox Settings

If your changes aren't applying make sure your changes are being saved, if the issue persists consider the following: