Host 7 Days to Die Server: An Ultimate Guide for Dev

Hello Dev, are you looking for an ultimate guide to host a 7 Days to Die server? You have come to the right place! In this comprehensive guide, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to host a 7 Days to Die server, what are the system requirements, how to customize your server settings, and much more. Let’s get started!

Part 1: Getting Started

The first thing that you need to do is to make sure that your system meets the minimum requirements to run a 7 Days to Die server. Here are the minimum system requirements:

Minimum Requirements	Recommended Requirements
OS: Windows 7 or higher (64-bit)	OS: Windows 10 or higher (64-bit)
Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual-Core CPU	Processor: 3.0 GHz Quad-Core CPU or better
Memory: 6 GB RAM	Memory: 8 GB RAM or more
Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible GPU with 1 GB video RAM	Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU with 2 GB video RAM or better

Once you have made sure that your system meets the minimum requirements, you can proceed to the next step.

Step 1: Downloading 7 Days to Die Server

The first thing that you need to do is to download the 7 Days to Die server software from the official website. You can download it from here.

Make sure that you download the version that is compatible with your operating system. Once you have downloaded the server software, you can proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Installing 7 Days to Die Server

The next step is to install the 7 Days to Die server software on your system. Here are the steps:

1. Create a folder in your system where you want to install the server software.
2. Copy the downloaded server software into the folder.
3. Extract the server software using any extraction software like WinRAR or 7-Zip.
4. Once you have extracted the files, you should see a folder named “7DaysToDieServer_Data” and a file named “7DaysToDieServer.exe”.
5. Double click on the “7DaysToDieServer.exe” file to launch the server software.

Once you have completed these steps, you should see a console window with some text messages. Congratulations, you have successfully installed the 7 Days to Die server software!

Part 2: Customizing Your Server Settings

Now that you have installed the 7 Days to Die server software, you can customize your server settings to your liking. Here are some of the most important server settings that you can customize:

Server Name and Description

You can change the name and description of your server by editing the “serverconfig.xml” file. Here are the steps:

1. Navigate to the folder where you installed the server software.
2. Open the “Data” folder.
3. Open the “Config” folder.
4. Open the “serverconfig.xml” file in any text editor.
5. Change the values of “ServerName” and “ServerDescription” to your liking.
6. Save the file.

Once you have saved the file, your server name and description should be updated.

World Settings

You can customize various world settings like the world size, difficulty, etc. by editing the “serverconfig.xml” file. Here are some of the most important world settings:

• GameWorld: This setting determines the name of your world. You can change it to anything you like.
• GameName: This setting determines the name that appears in the game lobby. You can change it to anything you like.
• GameDifficulty: This setting determines the difficulty of your world. The options are “0” for easy, “1” for medium, and “2” for hard.
• MaxSpawnedZombies: This setting determines the maximum number of zombies that can spawn in your world at any given time.
• WorldGenSeed: This setting determines the seed for your world generation. You can change it to anything you like.

Make sure that you save the “serverconfig.xml” file after making any changes to the world settings. You will need to restart your server for the changes to take effect.

Other Settings

There are various other settings that you can customize like loot respawning, weather, etc. by editing the “serverconfig.xml” file. You can find a complete list of settings in the “7DaysToDieServer_Data\ServerTools\ServerTools.xml” file.

Once you have customized your server settings, you can proceed to the next step.

Part 3: Port Forwarding

If you want your friends to be able to join your server, you will need to forward the port that your server is using. Here are the steps:

1. Determine the port that your server is using by navigating to the “Data\Config” folder and opening the “serverconfig.xml” file in any text editor. The port number should be located under the “TelnetPort” setting.
2. Log in to your router’s administration panel.
3. Navigate to the “Port Forwarding” or “Virtual Servers” section.
4. Create a new port forwarding rule with the following settings:
   • Protocol: TCP/UDP
   • External Port: The port number that your server is using
   • Internal Port: The port number that your server is using
   • Internal IP Address: The local IP address of your server (e.g. 192.168.x.x)
   • Description: A description of the rule (e.g. 7 Days to Die Server)
5. Save the rule and exit the router’s administration panel.

Once you have forwarded the port, your friends should be able to join your server by entering your public IP address and the port number in the game’s console.

Part 4: FAQ

Q1: Can I host a 7 Days to Die server on a VPS?

A: Yes, you can host a 7 Days to Die server on a VPS as long as it meets the minimum system requirements.

Q2: Can I customize the server settings after I have started the server?

A: Yes, you can customize the server settings by editing the “serverconfig.xml” file while the server is running. However, you will need to restart the server for the changes to take effect.

Q3: Can I use mods on my server?

A: Yes, you can use mods on your server. You can install mods by placing them in the “Mods” folder located in the “Data” folder.

Q4: Can I host a dedicated server without using Steam?

A: Yes, you can host a dedicated server without using Steam by downloading the server software from the official website.

Q5: Can I run the server on a different port?

A: Yes, you can run the server on a different port by editing the “serverconfig.xml” file and changing the value of the “ServerPort” setting.

That’s it, Dev! We hope that this guide has helped you host your very own 7 Days to Die server. Have fun playing with your friends!