> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Project Zomboid Dedicated Server Guide (Build 42) > Our Project Zomboid dedicated server guide links every FREAKHOSTING help page: setup, Game settings, sandbox, mods, RAM, admin commands and fixes. This Project Zomboid dedicated server guide links every FREAKHOSTING help page for Project Zomboid. You run your server from the Game Panel at [games.freakhosting.com](https://games.freakhosting.com). The **Game settings** page under **GAME SETTINGS** edits the server settings and the sandbox (world rules) without opening files, and has presets for co-op, PvP, hardcore and relaxed servers. Changes apply the next time the server starts. | Item | Detail | | - | - | | Game | Project Zomboid, Build 42 (the current stable build) | | Panel page | **Game settings** under **GAME SETTINGS** | | Config files | `.cache/Server/.ini` and `_SandboxVars.lua` | | Admin account | **Admin Username** and **Admin Password** on the **Startup** page | | Server address | IP and port on the **Console** and **Overview** pages, for example `203.0.113.10` and its port | ## Most asked The Project Zomboid topics people search for most, with the page that answers each one: 1. [How to change reading speed](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/skill-book-reading-speed.md): **Minutes to read a page** in **Game settings**. 2. [Stress and panic explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/managing-panic-and-stress.md): what causes them and how to get rid of them. 3. [Project Zomboid RAM allocation](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/optimizing-ram-allocation.md): the server sets `-Xmx` from your plan's memory at every start; at least 4 GB recommended for Build 42. 4. [Brita's Weapon Pack](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/installing-britas-weapon-pack.md): requirements, mod ids and Build 42 status. 5. [Erosion speed](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/configuring-erosion-and-nature-takeover.md): `ErosionSpeed` and `ErosionDays`. 6. [VHS tapes that give XP](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/vhs-tapes-and-xp-boosts.md): which tapes train which skill. 7. [Spawn regions](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/setting-custom-spawn-regions.md): `_spawnregions.lua` and fixed spawn points. 8. [Admin commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/admin-commands-and-invisible-mode.md): `setaccesslevel`, `/invisible`, `/godmode` and more. ## Start here | Page | What it answers | | - | - | | [Getting started with your Project Zomboid server](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/getting-started-with-your-project-zomboid-server.md) | How to set up a Project Zomboid server, from first start to first backup. | ## Game Panel guides | Page | What it answers | | - | - | | [Sandbox settings](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/how-to-configure-sandbox-variables-in-project-zomboid.md) | How to change world rules, zombies and loot in **Game settings**. | | [Install mods](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/installing-mods-to-a-project-zomboid-server.md) | How to add Workshop items and mod ids. | | [RAM allocation](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/optimizing-ram-allocation.md) | How much memory Java gets on your plan and how to check it. | | [Soft reset](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/soft-resetting-a-project-zomboid-server.md) | How to refresh or wipe the map safely. | ## Guides and tips | Page | What it answers | | - | - | | [Stress and panic](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/managing-panic-and-stress.md) | Moodle levels, causes and cures. | | [VHS tapes and XP](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/vhs-tapes-and-xp-boosts.md) | Which tapes give XP and how to play them. | | [Brita's Weapon Pack](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/installing-britas-weapon-pack.md) | Requirements and Build 42 compatibility. | | [Winter is Coming and Cryogenic Winter](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/winter-is-coming-cryogenic-winter.md) | How to run a winter server. | ## Commands and settings | Page | What it answers | | - | - | | [Server settings explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/project-zomboid-server-settings-explained.md) | Every section of the **Game settings** page and `servertest.ini`. | | [Reading speed](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/skill-book-reading-speed.md) | How to make reading faster in multiplayer. | | [Admin commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/admin-commands-and-invisible-mode.md) | Access levels and the admin commands you use most. | | [Loot respawn](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/project-zomboid-loot-respawn-settings.md) | How to make loot respawn and set loot amounts. | | [Zombie population](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/project-zomboid-zombie-population-settings.md) | Population, respawn and zombie behaviour. | | [Safehouses and factions](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/setting-up-safehouses-and-factions.md) | Who can claim a safehouse and what others can do there. | | [Erosion](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/configuring-erosion-and-nature-takeover.md) | How fast nature takes over. | | [Spawn regions](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/setting-custom-spawn-regions.md) | Where new players start. | | [Car settings](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/car-mechanics-and-hotwiring-settings.md) | Vehicle sandbox options and hotwiring. | ## Troubleshooting | Page | What it answers | | - | - | | [Server won't start](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/project-zomboid-server-wont-start.md) | Disk space, memory, map name, mods. | | [Workshop mod errors](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/project-zomboid-workshop-mod-errors.md) | "Workshop item version is different than the server's" and other mod errors. | ## Frequently asked questions ### Which Project Zomboid version does my server run? Your server runs Build 42, the current stable build. Players need the same build to join. Build 41 is only available to players on the `legacy41` Steam beta, and its saves don't load in Build 42. ### Where are the Project Zomboid server settings? Open **Game settings** in the panel. The files behind it are in `.cache/Server` and are named after the **Server Name** startup variable, for example `servertest.ini` and `servertest_SandboxVars.lua`. ### How do I become admin on my server? Join with the **Admin Username** and **Admin Password** from the **Startup** page, or type `setaccesslevel "YourName" admin` in the panel console. See [admin commands](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/admin-commands-and-invisible-mode.md). ## Related guides > **[Getting started](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/getting-started-with-your-project-zomboid-server.md)** > > Set up your server and invite players. > **[Server settings explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/project-zomboid-server-settings-explained.md)** > > Every section of the Game settings page. > **[Install mods](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/installing-mods-to-a-project-zomboid-server.md)** > > Workshop items and mod ids. > **[Server won't start](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/project-zomboid/project-zomboid-server-wont-start.md)** > > The common causes and fixes. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on 30 October 2026 (Project Zomboid Build 42 on our Game Panel). Steps may differ slightly if the game or its mods change. > [!NOTE] > > ### Need Extra Help? > > If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist: > > * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website. > * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) > * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting) > * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com) > [!TIP] > > ### Save on Your Hosting > > Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order! *** **Last Updated:** October 2026 This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.