How to setup Project Zomboid Dedicated Server on Windows

Learn about how to setup your own Project Zomboid Dedicated Server on Windows and show up in Server Browser.

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Launch [1] Download & Update Server.bat to download server files
Launch [2] Find Server Launcher.bat to find server launcher
Launch StartServer32.bat or StartServer64.bat or StartServer64_nosteam.bat to generate server config file
Shutdown server
Launch [3] Server Config.bat to find config file
Open servertest.ini with any Text Editor
Rent Server skip this step Port Forwarding these ports on your router
If you want your server show up in server browser Change Public to true
Change PublicName to your server name
Rent Server skip this step Port Forwarding this port on your router if you want to use RCON
If you want your server show up in server browser Add your External IP Address in server_browser_announced_ip
Save servertest.ini
Rent Server skip this step Launch [3] Find LAN IP Address.bat to find LAN IP Address
Rent Server skip this step Port Forwarding these ports on your router
Launch StartServer32.bat or StartServer64.bat or StartServer64_nosteam.bat to start your server
Enter password for admin account