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How to Add Mods to Your Project Zomboid Server

You can install Steam Workshop mods on your server to enhance the gameplay experience.

Find Workshop ID and Mod ID

  1. Open Steam Workshop
    Open the Steam Workshop for Project Zomboid and find the desired mod.

  2. Copy Workshop ID
    You can find the Workshop ID in the URL of the Workshop page. Copy the number after ?id=.

    Example

    In the URL https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2392709985, the Workshop ID is 2392709985.

  3. Find Mod ID
    The Mod ID can be found on the Workshop page in the mod description (often listed as "Mod ID").

Add mods to the server

  1. Stop the server
    Stop your server via the dashboard.

  2. Connect via SFTP
    Connect to your server via SFTP.

  3. Open config
    Open the file ProjectZomboid.ini at:

    /.cache/Server/ProjectZomboid.ini
    /.cache/Server/ProjectZomboid.ini
  4. Add mods
    Add the Mod IDs and Workshop IDs, separated by ;:

    ini
    Mods=ModID1;ModID2;ModID3
    WorkshopItems=WorkshopID1;WorkshopID2;WorkshopID3
    Mods=ModID1;ModID2;ModID3
    WorkshopItems=WorkshopID1;WorkshopID2;WorkshopID3

    Example

    ini
    Mods=jiggasGreenfireMelee;tsarslib
    WorkshopItems=2392709985;2392987599
    Mods=jiggasGreenfireMelee;tsarslib
    WorkshopItems=2392709985;2392987599
  5. Start the server
    Save the file and start your server. The mods will be downloaded automatically on startup.

Important

All players must subscribe to the same mods via the Steam Workshop to be able to join the server.