7 Days to Die Game Server Guide

7 Days to Die

1. Prerequisites

Please log in to the Game Panel.
For login instructions to the Game Panel, please see here

2. Revision History

• 1.0:
  • Creation Date: 2024/1
  • Update Details: Initial version created
  • Created by: BESTNET-GSERVER

3. When Importing Save Data

You can import save data from your PC/home server or from servers hosted by other game hosting providers.
Upload all files in the Saves folder using the Game Panel’s server file manager, or
upload them via FTP connection.
For FTP connection instructions, click here

Below are important notes:
1. The world name and save data must match. If they do not match, edit serverconfig.xml to match them and save.
2. On Windows, save data is located at %AppData%7DaysToDieSaves.

4. When Importing RWG Worlds

Upload to home/container/Data/Worlds using the Game Panel’s file manager or FTP connection.
※When uploading via file manager, compress the folder before uploading, and extract it in the file manager.※

5. Editing serverconfig.xml

Open the serverconfig.xml file in the root directory and change the game world name to your world name, then click Save.
If you are unsure where your world data is located on your PC, it is in %AppData%7DaysToDieGeneratedWorlds.
Below is a reference image:

6. Installing Mods

If you want to install MODs, upload the MOD files you want to install to the Mods folder using the file manager.
Each MOD is in its own folder and contains a ModInfo.xml file within it.

7. How to Change Difficulty

Most customization of the 7 Days to Die server is done in the serverconfig.xml file. Changing difficulty is included in this. Below are 5 difficulty levels that explain the differences:

(0) Scavenger = Easiest – The easiest setting for beginners
(1) Adventurer = Easy – Slightly more challenging than the easiest level
(2) Nomad = Standard – Designed for players with FPS game experience
(3) Warrior = Hard – More challenging than normal mode
(4) Survivalist = Harder – A more difficult setting
(5) Insane = Hardest – The most difficult difficulty level

8. How to Enable/Disable PvP/Friendly Fire on 7 Days to Die Server

When running a 7 Days to Die server, if you want to change rules related to PvP and/or Friendly Fire, you can change the settings in serverconfig.xml.
Parameter Name: PlayerKillingMode
The meanings of each value are as follows:

0 = No PvP – Players cannot damage each other in any situation.
1 = PvP with allies only – Players can only damage each other if they add each other to their allies list using the in-game player menu and both agree.
2 = PvP with strangers only – Players can damage each other unless they are allies.
3 = PvP with anyone – Players can damage anyone regardless of ally status.

9. How to Delete Player Data

If player data becomes corrupted for any reason, that player will no longer be able to log in to the server.
In such cases, you need to delete the player data.
Player data is named by Steam64ID, so you need to identify the Steam64ID of the player you want to delete.
There are various ways to identify the ID. If you are unsure, there are many bloggers who explain the method, so please search the internet to confirm the identification method.

Player data is basically located in the following directory:
/Saves/Navezgane/world
If you are using a map other than the default, it will be in the world folder under the map name you are using.

10. How to Configure 7 Days to Die Server List Display Settings

7 Days to Die has 5 settings that allow you to change how your server appears in the server list.

11. How to Change Server Name

Log in to our Game Panel and open serverconfig.xml with the file manager.
Press ctrl+f to search for each of the following parameters you want to change:

ServerName # This parameter changes the server name in both the in-game browser and Steam server viewer. You can set it to whatever you like.
ServerDescription # You can provide a brief description that will be displayed first when you click on the server in the server browser.
ServerWebsiteURL # You can add a clickable website URL link below the server description.
ServerPassword # You can add a password to the server to prevent random people from joining.
ServerLoginConfirmationText # You can create a message box that appears just before players load into the server world.
After making changes, click the SAVE CONTENT button.

12. How to Enable Cheats in 7 Days to Die

To enter cheat mode, you must first add either your SteamID64/Entity ID/Username as an admin to the server.
Below is the command reference:
admin add name/entity id/steam id permission level
Example: admin add Steam_76561197965969909 0
The number at the end of the command determines the user’s permission level, with 0 being the highest permission level.
Commands can be entered from the console in the Game Panel.

13. Entering Cheat Mode

To enter cheat mode in-game, press the F1 key.
There are various commands available that allow you to fly, teleport, and more.
For the command list, please search the internet to confirm.

14. How to Delete Server World in 7 Days to Die

If you want to create a new world with the same name or want to delete a world you no longer plan to use, you can delete it by following the steps below:
In the example in the image below, we are deleting “Navezgane,” which is the default map.
Check the map you want to delete and click the Delete button.
If you want to use it again, you do not need to delete it; you can simply rename it slightly so that the game engine does not load the unused map.
Example: Navezgane_old

If you have any other questions, please submit a ticket.