Server Config

Adjust 7 Days to Die server config without breaking players, saves, EAC, or mods.

Use this serverconfig.xml planning page to sort settings by risk, keep backups, explain rules to players, and connect config changes to troubleshooting paths.

Safe Edit Order

Change server settings in small, reversible steps.

Server config edits can affect visibility, joining, EAC behavior, performance, world rules, and player trust. Write down what changed.

Dedicated server guide

1. Back Up

Copy current config, save path, and mod list before editing serverconfig.xml.

Backup

2. Edit Low-Risk Fields

Start with name, description, password, message, region, and player-facing rules.

Low risk

3. Review High-Risk Fields

Treat EAC, world generation, progression, save paths, and mod requirements as high impact.

High risk

4. Restart and Test

Restart once, join from a clean client, and confirm the server appears as expected.

Verify

serverconfig.xml planning table

Config area	Common user question	Safe handling
Identity	How do players find the server?	Keep server name, description, region, and password rules clear.
Access	Why can't players join?	Check password, whitelist, player cap, version, EAC, and mod requirements.
EAC	Should EAC be enabled?	Make the rule visible and avoid changing anti-cheat settings casually.
World and save	Will config changes affect the world?	Back up before touching world, seed, save, difficulty, or progression settings.
Mods	Do players need the same mods?	Document server-side, client-side, and both-sides requirements.
Performance	Why is the server lagging?	Track player count, region, hardware, mods, restarts, and recent updates.

Config FAQ

Most server config problems are communication problems first.

Why is the server not showing up?

Check status, ports, firewall, listing delay, region filters, version, and server name before rewriting config.

Troubleshooting guide

When should I change EAC settings?

Only after you understand player impact and server rules. Treat EAC as a high-risk setting, not a quick fix.

How do mods affect config?

Mods may require player instructions, load-order notes, server-side installation, or a fresh save. Pair config changes with the mod install guide.