Project Zomboid

Give your Project Zomboid server a clearer identity in the server browser by updating its public name and description. This guide shows where to edit both fields in the Nodecraft panel and how to apply the changes with a server restart.

Keep your Project Zomboid server limited to invited players by setting a server password. This guide explains where to find the password field in the Nodecraft panel, how to enter or generate a password, and how to apply the change with a server restart.

Decide whether your Project Zomboid server appears in the in-game server browser. This guide explains where to change the public visibility setting in the Nodecraft panel, how it affects the in-game browser, and why Steam server browser visibility works separately.

Reset your Project Zomboid world without replacing your server settings. This guide shows where to find your multiplayer save folder, how to rename, compress, or delete the existing world, and how to let the server generate a fresh save.

The amount of loot players find can completely change the survival experience in Project Zomboid. This guide explains how to adjust loot rarity for every item category, from food and medical supplies to weapons, tools, clothing, and more using the Nodecraft control panel.

Whether you're raising chickens, sheep, or other farm animals, livestock settings shape how quickly they grow and produce resources. This guide explains every livestock option available in the Nodecraft control panel, including breeding, aging, milk and wool production, predators, ranch spawning, and other animal behavior settings for your Project Zomboid server.

Sandbox presets are the fastest way to reshape your Project Zomboid server. This guide explains how to apply a preset through the Nodecraft control panel, what each preset changes, and what to consider before replacing your existing sandbox settings.

Safehouses let players claim and protect their own bases from other survivors. This guide explains how to enable safehouses on your Project Zomboid server, the difference between safehouses and Non-PVP Zones, how players can claim a base, and what to do if the claim option doesn't appear.