Project Zomboid Server Configuration & Admin Commands

Project Zomboid Server Configuration & Admin Commands

Learn how to configure servertest.ini, grant admin access, and manage your Project Zomboid multiplayer world.

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1. Setting Up Admin Account

When a Project Zomboid server first boots, the default admin account is created with the password set in servertest.ini or command line:

1. Launch Project Zomboid and connect to your server. 2. Log in using account username `admin` and your configured admin password. 3. In-game, open chat (Enter) to execute admin commands.

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2. In-Game Admin Commands

• /setaccesslevel "Username" "admin" — Grants full admin status to a player.
• /grantadmin "Username" — Alternative admin grant command.
• /kickuser "Username" -r "Reason" — Kicks a player.
• /banuser "Username" -r "Reason" — Bans a player.
• /save — Forces an immediate server save.