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This 7 Days to Die dedicated server guide lists every FREAKHOSTING help page for 7 Days to Die. Your server runs the official dedicated server (V3.4.0 at the time of writing) and is set up on the Game settings page in the Game Panel, which edits serverconfig.xml for you. Since V3.0, difficulty, blood moon, zombie, loot and trader rules come from one sandbox code. New here? Start with getting started.

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Most asked

  1. Battery bank and solar bank: power your base by day and night.
  2. Trader hours and protection: traders open 04:05 to 21:50.
  3. Blood moon settings: frequency, range and zombie count.
  4. Add an admin: admin add or serveradmin.xml.
  5. Install mods: the Mods folder and EasyAntiCheat.
  6. Server not showing: visibility, search and join by IP.
  7. Reset your world: start a fresh save.
  8. Game version and updates: V3.4.0, Auto Update and beta branches.

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Start here

Getting started

Name, password, world, joining and first backup.

Log in to the Game Panel

Open your server.

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Game Panel guides

serverconfig.xml and Game settings

Every section of the Game settings page.

Telnet console

The panel console and remote tools.

Add an admin

Admins, whitelist and bans.

Install mods

Modlets, DLL mods and EasyAntiCheat.

Alloc's server fixes

Extra commands and the web map.

Custom maps

RWG worlds and uploaded maps.

Reset your world

Start a new save safely.

Update and versions

Auto Update and beta branches.

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Commands and settings

Admin commands

Console commands with syntax.

Sandbox code

Difficulty, XP, loot and more in one code.

Blood moon settings

Horde night frequency and size.

Land claim block

Claim size, hardness and expiry.

Trader hours and protection

Opening times and safe zones.

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Guides and tips

Battery and solar banks

Power sources and wiring.

Farming and seeds

Seeds, harvests and sunlight.

Gyrocopter and vehicles

Build, spawn and find vehicles.

Twitch integration

Stream with viewer actions.

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Troubleshooting

Not showing in the list

Find your server or join by IP.

Server not starting

Read the log and fix common causes.

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Frequently asked questions

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Which version of 7 Days to Die does my server run?

The current stable release, V3.4.0 at the time of writing. Type version in the panel Console to see the exact build. See update and versions.

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Where do I change difficulty and blood moon settings?

Since V3.0 these are part of the sandbox code. Make a code in the game’s sandbox options and paste it into Difficulty code (sandbox) on Game settings. See sandbox code.

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Does my 7 Days to Die server support mods?

Yes. Upload mods to the Mods folder. Mods with .dll files usually need EasyAntiCheat turned off. See install mods.

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How do I make myself admin?

Type admin add <your name> 0 in the panel Console while you are online. See add an admin.

Start, stop and restart

Control your server’s power.

Backups

Make and restore backups.

File Manager

Edit and upload files.

Startup variables

Auto Update, Beta Branch and telnet.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 31 October 2026 (7 Days to Die V3.4.0 b9). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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Last Updated: October 2026