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2 min readUpdated Aug 15, 2026

How To Connect To Your Project Zomboid Server

Here is how you can join your Project Zomboid server.

Favoriting Your Server In-Game Recommended

This is the recommended method to use when connecting to your Project Zomboid server.

  1. 1
    Log in to Bropanel and copy your Server IP address and port from the Overview page.
  2. 2
    Open Project Zomboid and click Multiplayer → Favorites, then while on the Favorites tab, click Add Server.
  3. 3
    Enter a Server name, paste your Server IP address into IP/Domain and your Server's Port into Port, then click Save.
  4. 4
    Click Add new account to create a character.
  5. 5
    Once complete, click Connect on the character.

Using Steam Browser Favorites

This is how to connect through the Steam browser.

  1. 1
    Log in to Bropanel and copy your Server IP address from the Overview page.
  2. 2
    Open Steam and at the top click View → Game Servers.
  3. 3
    Click Favorites and select Project Zomboid as the game.
  4. 4
    Click the Plus (+) Icon and paste your Server IP address.
    • After selecting your server, click connect and enter your server password if applicable.
  5. 5
    Once in-game enter a Username and Password, then join your server.

If you're having trouble joining your server once in-game, try enabling Use Steam Relay.

Troubleshooting

Here are some possible issues you may run into with Project Zomboid and how you resolve them.

I Can't Add My Server In-Game

  • Double-check that you've entered all of the information correctly. Remember your port must be separated from the IP/Domain field, following this example:

    • IP/Domain: ServerIP (ex. 111.111.111.111)
    • Port: YourPort (ex. 16261)

Here are the required fields, ensure that they all have information entered:

  • Server name:
  • IP/Domain:
  • Port:
  • Server password: If applicable

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