Project Zomboid Server Settings Helper
Generate and understand common Project Zomboid servertest.ini settings for PvE, PvP, whitelist, safehouses, factions, chat, sleep, and long-term servers.
Start from a profile
Best for new players and casual survival. Low risk of griefing. Safehouses let players claim buildings.
Server toggles
servertest.ini
Public=true Open=true PauseEmpty=true GlobalChat=true PVP=false SafetySystem=true AutoCreateUserInWhiteList=true Whitelist=false SleepAllowed=true SleepNeeded=false PlayerSafehouse=true SafehouseAllowFire=false SafehouseAllowLoot=false SafehouseAllowTrepass=false FactionsEnabled=false AnnounceDeath=true DisplayUserName=true ShowFirstAndLastName=false AllowDestructionBySledgehammer=true AllowFireSpread=false KickFastPlayers=false AntiCheatProtection=true MaxPlayers=32 FactionMinSize=2 FastForwardMultiplier=40
Explanation
Server: Project Zomboid Server Profile: Chill PvE Community Best for new players and casual survival. Low risk of griefing. Safehouses let players claim buildings. What to watch for: Recommended testing: - Test these settings on a private server before applying to a live community. - Verify safehouse claims, PvP damage, and loot spawn rates work as expected. - Check that MaxPlayers and FactionMinSize make sense for your expected population. - Back up your servertest.ini before making changes.
How to use it
- Pick a profile that matches the community you want, or start from one and adjust.
- Toggle settings and set loot, zombie pressure, and reset expectations for your players.
- Copy the servertest.ini output into your server's ini file and restart.
- Read the explanation before going live. It flags the settings that surprise players.
- Test on a private server first; back up your existing servertest.ini.
FAQ
▸Where do these settings go?
They belong in servertest.ini for your server profile, typically under the server's <server-name> folder where the dedicated server keeps its profile. Restart the server after changes.
▸What is the fastest safe starting point?
Pick the closest preset profile, generate, then adjust the handful of values your community cares about. The explanation block flags settings that commonly surprise players.
▸Will this make my server lag?
Zombie population and peek counts are the usual culprits. The profiles keep defaults conservative; raise them gradually and watch server tick performance.
▸Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. No login, no sign-up, and no hidden costs. Built by QUESTPAUSE.
Related tools
Project Zomboid Mod List Formatter
Format WorkshopItems, Mods, and Map lines for Project Zomboid servertest.ini files.
Project Zomboid
Server Maintenance Message Generator
Generate maintenance notices, restart warnings, downtime updates, and in-game warning messages for game servers.
Server Admin
Valheim Admin Command Helper
Search, understand, and copy useful Valheim admin, moderation, debug, teleport, map, and spawn commands.
Valheim
Running a server long-term?
QUESTPAUSE runs modded Project Zomboid and Valheim worlds with real onboarding and admin workflows. The community is on Discord.