Posted on May 11, 2024 in General
7 Days to Die Console Commands and Usage
by Clay B.
Welcome to our comprehensive resource on console commands for your 7 Days to Die server! Whether you're an experienced server administrator or new to managing your own game world, console commands are invaluable tools that can greatly enhance your server management and gameplay. These commands give you the power to control various aspects of your game, from player management to world customization, all with a few keystrokes.
Picture being able to instantly teleport to any location, spawn vital resources in a moment of need, or adjust the game environment to create unique challenges and experiences. Console commands make all of this possible, offering you the flexibility to tailor the game to your exact preferences. This resource will cover everything you need to know, from accessing the console to using basic and advanced commands effectively.
Explore how you can streamline server operations, customize gameplay, and address issues efficiently. This detailed resource will equip you with the knowledge to fully utilize console commands, transforming your 7 Days to Die server into a dynamic and engaging environment. Let's get started on maximizing the potential of your server with the power of console commands!
How to use console commands in 7 Days to Die
Accessing the console command window in 7 Days to Die is simple:
- Press the F1 key on your keyboard to open up the console.
- Type your command and press enter. Refer to the full list of commands below.
Assigning Admins to Your Server
Many of these 7D2D console commands require admin-level permissions within the server. If you do not yet have admin rights, please check out our detailed instructions on assigning admins on your 7 Days to Die server.
List of 7 Days to Die Console Commands
We've categorized the commands below based on the type of command.
Spawning & XP Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
| giveself [item id] [quality 1-6] | Give yourself the specified item with a quality level. See below for item IDs. | giveself gunPistol 6 |
| spawnsupplycrate | Spawn a supply crate at your current position | spawnsupplycrate |
| spawnairdrop | Spawn an airdrop at your current position | spawnairdrop |
| spawnentity [player id] [entity id] | Spawns an entity at the specified player's position. Use listplayerids to find player IDs. | spawnentity 101 zombieJoe |
| givexp [playerid] [xp amount] | Gives a specified player XP | givexp 101 50 |
| giveselfxp [xp amount] | Gives yourself XP | giveselfxp 50 |
| givequest [quest] | Assigns a specific quest to the player | givequest quest_tier1 |
| removequest | Removes a quest from the player | removequest |
Admin Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
| admin add [player id] [perm level] | Add a player as an admin. Use range of 0-1000 for perms. | admin add 101 500 |
| admin remove [player id] | Removes a player as an admin | admin remove 101 |
| ban add [player id] [time] [unit] | Bans a player for a specified time. | ban add 101 7 day |
| ban remove [player id] | Removes a ban | ban remove 101 |
| ban list | Lists current bans | ban list |
| kick [player id] [message] | Kicks a player | kick 101 bye |
| kickall [message] | Kick all players | kickall bye |
| whitelist add [player id] | Adds a player to whitelist. Note: this will enable the whitelist on your server and prevent non-whitelisted users from joining. | whitelist add 101 |
| whitelist remove [player id] | Removes a player from the whitelist. | whitelist remove 101 |
| say [message] | Sends a message to all players. | say Welcome to the server! |
| saveworld | Saves the current world. | saveworld |
| shutdown | Shuts down the server. | shutdown |
| cp add [command] [level] | Adds a command permission level to a player. | cp add command1 1000 |
| cp list | Lists all command permissions. | cp list |
| cp remove [command] | Removes a command permission. | cp remove command1 |
| loglevel [loglevel name] [true/false] | Sets logging level for the server. | loglevel INF true |
| exportcurrentconfigs | Exports current server configuration. | exportcurrentconfigs |
| exportitemicons | Exports icons for items. | exportitemicons |
Teleportation Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
| teleport [player id] | Teleports you to the specified player ID | teleport 101 |
| teleport [player1 id] [player2 id] | Teleports one player to another | teleport 101 102 |
| teleportplayer [player id] [coords] | Teleports a player to specified coordinates | teleportplayer 101 -100 3000 |
Buff Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
| buff [buff id] | Applies a buff to yourself | buff buffRedTea |
| debuff [buff id] | Removes a buff from yourself | debuff buffRedTea |
| buffplayer [player id] [buff id] | Buff a specified player | buff 101 buffRedTea |
| debuffplayer [player id] [buff id] | Removes buff from a specified player | debuff 101 buffRedTea |
| exhausted | A player becomes exhausted | exhausted |
| thirsty | A player becomes thirsty | thirsty |
| starve | A player becomes starved | starve |
Weather Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
| weather [weather id] | Changes the weather to the specified type | weather rain |
| weatherrandom | Enables or disables random weather changes | weatherrandom |
| showclouds | Shows cloud coverage or settings | showclouds |
Game Management Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
| gamestage [player id] [value] | Sets the game stage for a player | gamestage 101 50 |
| settime [day] [hour] [minute] | Sets the current time in the game | settime 10 12 30 |
| time | Shows the current game time | time |
| gettime | Displays current game time | gettime |
| settime [day/night] | Sets the current time of day or night | settime night |
Player Management Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
| listplayers | Lists all players connected to the server | listplayers |
| listplayerids | Displays all player IDs on the server | listplayerids |
| setplayerstat [stat] [value] | Sets a player’s stat to the specified value | setplayerstat food 100 |
| settempunit [c or f] | Changes the temperature unit | settempunit f |
| updatelighton [name/player id/steam id] | Updates the lighting for a specific player | updatelighton 101 |
Creative Mode Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
| cm | Toggles creative mode | cm |
| creativemenu | Opens the creative menu | creativemenu |
Entity Management Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
| killall | Kills all entities | killall |
| kill [player id] | Kills a specified player | kill 101 |
| se or spawnentity [playerid] [entityid] | Spawns an entity at a player’s location | se 101 zombie |
| spawnscouts | Spawns a group of scout zombies | spawnscouts |
| spawnwh | Spawns a wandering horde | spawnwh |
Debugging & Development Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
| ai pathgrid | Toggles the AI path grid visualization | ai pathgrid |
| ai pathlines | Shows AI pathfinding lines | ai pathlines |
| aiddebug | Displays AI debugging information | aiddebug |
| albedo or showalbedo | Toggles albedo rendering mode | albedo |
| cc or chunkcache | Shows chunk cache information | cc |
| clear | Clears the console output | clear |
| deathscreen [on/off] | Enables or disables the death screen | deathscreen off |
| dm or debugmenu [on/off] | Enables or disables the debug menu | dm on |
| gfx af [0 or 1] | Toggles anisotropic filtering | gfx af 1 |
| gfx dti | Displays dynamic terrain information | gfx dti |
| gfx dtpix | Displays terrain pixel information | gfx dtpix |
| gg or getgamepref | Displays current game preferences | gg |
| ggs or getgamestat | Displays current game stats | ggs |
| help [command] | Shows help for a specified command | help teleport |
| le or listents | Lists all entities | le |
| lgs or loggamestate [message] [true/false] | Logs the current game state | lgs gamestate true |
| lights | Toggles light sources | lights |
| llp or listlandclaim | Lists all land claims | llp |
| mem | Displays memory usage | mem |
| memcl | Displays client memory usage | memcl |
| norms or shownormals | Displays normals of objects | norms |
| pplist | Lists player prefabs | pplist |
| rcd or repairchunkdensity [x] [z] [fix] | Repairs chunk density at specific coordinates | rcd 0 0 fix |
| sc or showchunkdata | Displays data about game chunks | sc |
| sg or setgamepref [preference] [value] | Sets a game preference | sg daylightlength 18 |
| sgs or setgamestat [stat] [value] | Sets a game stat | sgs kills 500 |
| shownexthordetime | Displays the time until the next Blood Moon horde | shownexthordetime |
| sounddebug | Toggles sound debugging information | sounddebug |
| spec or showspecular | Toggles specular highlights | spec |
| spectrum [choice] | Toggles between different spectrum settings | spectrum 1 |
| staticmap | Displays static map data | staticmap |
| systeminfo | Displays system information | systeminfo |
List of 7 Days to Die Items
This blog post would've gotten quite long if we were to list all of the items here. That said, there's a great reference available on the 7 Days to Die wiki here: https://7daystodie.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Items
Frequently Asked Questions About Console Commands for 7 Days to Die
How do I open the console in 7 Days to Die?
To open the console in 7 Days to Die, press the F1 key on your keyboard (by default).
What are the most useful basic console commands for beginners?
Here are some useful basic console commands for beginners in 7 Days to Die:
- help: Displays all available console commands.
- give [item] [quantity]: Spawns a specified item into your inventory. Example:
give wood 100(gives 100 wood). - teleport [player name] [x y z]: Teleports a player to specified coordinates.
- spawnentity [player name] [entity id]: Spawns an entity near a player (use this with caution).
- time set [day/hour]: Changes the in-game time to the specified day or hour.
How can I back up my server using console commands?
Backing up your server directly using console commands isn't a built-in feature, but you can manually save the state of the server and its world data. Here’s a way to do it:
- saveworld: Use this command in the console to force-save the world data. This will back up the current progress, ensuring all changes are saved on the server.
How to use cheats in 7 Days to Die?
To enable Cheat Mode, which grants access to the Creative Menu, follow these steps:
- Open the console by pressing F1.
- Type the command cm and press Enter. This enables Cheat Mode.
- Press the U key to open the Creative Menu.
- Press the Q key to enable/disable god mode.
- Press the H key to enable/disable flying. Use Space to go up and C to go down.
How do I enable developer mode in 7 Days to Die?
To enable Developer Mode, which grants additional tools and commands, follow these steps:
- Open the console by pressing F1.
- Type the command dm and press Enter. This enables Developer Mode.