1. Confirm Version
Match client, server, branch, and mod pack versions before inviting players.
Version
Dedicated Server
Set up a 7 Days to Die dedicated server with version, EAC, mod, port, and backup checks.
This page gives server owners a low-risk planning route before changing server files, opening ports, adding mods, or advertising a server to players.
Hosting Route
Treat dedicated server setup as a sequence, not a single checkbox.
Version, serverconfig, ports, EAC, mods, backups, and player rules affect one another. Change one thing at a time.
2. Prepare Config
Review server name, password, player cap, world settings, EAC, region, and save paths.
serverconfig3. Check Network
Document ports, firewall, LAN/WAN expectations, listing delay, and host status checks.
Ports4. Publish Rules
Tell players about mods, EAC, whitelist, language, PvP rules, resets, and backup policy.
RulesDedicated server checklist
| Keyword intent | What to check | Internal route |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days to die dedicated server | Hosting source, game version, config, ports, EAC, backups, and player rules. | Config guide |
| 7 days to die server config | Read fields before editing values; keep a backup copy first. | serverconfig.xml |
| 7 days to die server mods | Confirm client-side, server-side, and both-sides requirements. | Mod install |
| 7 days to die server not showing up | Check status, ports, region filters, listing delay, version, and firewall. | Troubleshooting |
| 7 days to die EAC server | Make EAC rules visible and avoid changing anti-cheat settings without understanding player impact. | EAC checks |
Source-backed setup references
Use official or platform documentation first, then write short notes for your server context.
Before you advertise the server
Join locally, join externally, test one restart, confirm backups, publish rules, and ask one player to test a clean connection path.