How to change safehouse settings
1
Open Game settings
Open your server and click Game settings under GAME SETTINGS.
2
Open Safehouses and factions
Open the Safehouses and factions section, or type
safehouse in Search settings.3
Change the settings
Set the options in the table below.
4
Review, save and restart
Click Review and save, save and restart.
Safehouse settings explained
Recommended safehouse settings
Factions
Switch on Allow factions under Players and PvP in Game settings. Players then create and join factions in the game. Factions work with safehouses and PvP; see server settings explained for the PvP options.Frequently asked questions
How do I remove someone’s safehouse?
As an admin, use/releasesafehouse in the game, or set Remove unused safehouses after so inactive claims are removed on their own. See admin commands.
Why can’t players claim a safehouse?
Check that Players can claim safehouses is on, Only admins claim safehouses is off, and the character has survived the Days to survive before claiming. Shops need Allow non-residential safehouses.Can zombies get into a safehouse?
Yes. Safehouse settings only control players. Players still need to secure doors and windows.Related guides
Project Zomboid guide
Every Project Zomboid page in one place.
Server settings explained
PvP and every other section.
Admin commands
Release safehouses and more.
Loot respawn
Loot respawn and safehouses.
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.
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Last Updated: October 2026