7 Days to Die Help Center
Guides, tutorials, and troubleshooting for your 7 Days to Die server
Getting Started
How to Connect to Your Game Server
Learn how to connect to your newly provisioned game server using your server's IP address and port.
Getting Started with Your 7 Days to Die Server
Just bought a 7 Days to Die server? Let the first install finish, find your address, check the basics on Server Settings, wait for StartGame done, and get PC and console friends in.
Server Management
Changing Your 7 Days to Die Server Settings and Sandbox Code
Every setting on the Server Settings tab, why your server reads serverconfig.connect.xml and not serverconfig.xml, how to make a Sandbox code in the New Game menu, and why editing GameDifficulty does nothing since V3.0.
7 Days to Die Game Versions: Latest, V3.3.0, V2.6, V1.4 and Alpha 21.2
Follow the latest stable or pin V3.3.0, V2.6, V1.4 or Alpha 21.2 for an overhaul mod. Each version keeps its own settings and world, a switch downloads on the next restart, and every player must be on the same branch.
Installing Mods on Your 7 Days to Die Server
Where mod folders go, which mods need EasyAntiCheat off, why mods make a server PC-only, why V2 mods break on V3, and how pinning a version keeps a mod working through game updates.
How to Connect to Your Server with SFTP
Use FileZilla, WinSCP or any SFTP client to upload large mods and maps, edit configs and download backups. Find your details, set a password and connect.
Troubleshooting
7 Days to Die Console Crossplay: PS5 and Xbox on Your Server
Dated status page: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S can join a PC dedicated server since V2.0 when crossplay, EasyAntiCheat and EOS sanctions are set right, with 8 slots, no mods and Latest. What the game does when a rule is broken, and the crossplay card.
Players Can't Join My 7 Days to Die Server
Server online but players cannot find or join it? Work through the still-starting, version-mismatch, wrong-port, server-browser, crossplay, password, full-server and mod checks.
Troubleshooting Connection Issues
Can't connect to your game server? Quick checks first, then the exact errors for Minecraft, BeamMP, Palworld and Project Zomboid — and what to send support if you're still stuck.
Billing & Account
7 Days to Die Plans & Resources: Scout, Outpost and Fortress
Every plan has 8 player slots, the crossplay maximum. Memory buys world size, zombie count and overhaul mods. How to choose between 6, 10 and 16 GB, and how to fix blood moon lag.
Understanding Your Invoice
Learn how to read your Connect Hosting invoice and understand billing cycles, charges, and payment methods.
How to Cancel Your Server Subscription
Step-by-step guide to cancelling your server subscription and what happens after cancellation.
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Troubleshooting Connection Issues
Can't connect to your game server? Quick checks first, then the exact errors for Minecraft, BeamMP, Palworld and Project Zomboid — and what to send support if you're still stuck.
How to Connect to Your Game Server
Learn how to connect to your newly provisioned game server using your server's IP address and port.
How to Cancel Your Server Subscription
Step-by-step guide to cancelling your server subscription and what happens after cancellation.
How to Connect to Your Server with SFTP
Use FileZilla, WinSCP or any SFTP client to upload large mods and maps, edit configs and download backups. Find your details, set a password and connect.
Understanding Your Invoice
Learn how to read your Connect Hosting invoice and understand billing cycles, charges, and payment methods.
Getting Started with Your 7 Days to Die Server
Just bought a 7 Days to Die server? Let the first install finish, find your address, check the basics on Server Settings, wait for StartGame done, and get PC and console friends in.