servertest.ini and SandboxVars generator
Generate servertest.ini and servertest_SandboxVars.lua for your Project Zomboid server: ports, mods, PvP, zombies, loot and survival.
Last updated: 10/10/2026
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Default varies between sources (32 or 64): adjust to your hardware.
RCON stays disabled until a password is set.
Main UDP port; DefaultPort+1 is used automatically.
Maps separated by semicolons; Muldraugh, KY last.
Mod IDs separated by semicolons, in load order.
Numeric Workshop IDs separated by semicolons.
PublicName=My PZ Server PublicDescription= ServerWelcomeMessage=Welcome to Project Zomboid Multiplayer! Public=false Password= Open=true AutoCreateUserInWhiteList=false MaxPlayers=32 PingLimit=400 RCONPassword= RCONPort=27015 DefaultPort=16261 UPnP=true SteamVAC=true Map=Muldraugh, KY Mods= WorkshopItems= SpawnPoint=0,0,0 PauseEmpty=true SaveWorldEveryMinutes=0 PVP=true SafetySystem=true GlobalChat=true AnnounceDeath=false NoFire=false AllowCoop=true SleepAllowed=false SleepNeeded=false KnockedDownAllowed=true PVPMeleeDamageModifier=30 PVPFirearmDamageModifier=50 PlayerSafehouse=false AdminSafehouse=false SafehouseAllowTrepass=true SafehouseAllowFire=true SafehouseAllowLoot=true SafehouseAllowRespawn=false SafeHouseRemovalTime=144 AllowDestructionBySledgehammer=true SledgehammerOnlyInSafehouse=false BackupsCount=5 BackupsOnStart=true BackupsPeriod=0
How to use servertest.ini and SandboxVars generator?
A Project Zomboid server is configured in the user folder Zomboid/Server/: servertest.ini (network, mods, rules) and servertest_SandboxVars.lua (world and zombies). The “servertest” prefix is the server name. This tool produces both files.
Start the server once (start-server.sh or StartServer64.bat), set the admin password, then stop it.
Choose the file to generate (servertest.ini or SandboxVars) and import your existing one (optional).
Set name, passwords, ports, map, mods and rules; for mods, prepare the lists with the “mod order” tool.
Copy or download the file into Zomboid/Server/ (server stopped).
Restart; sandbox changes only fully apply to a new world or through the server options.
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