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You can update it any time through the game panel by editing `serverconfigmain.xml`. If you also want to restrict who can join, see our guide on [setting a server password](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fset-password) at the same time.\n\n> **Before you start:** Stop your server before editing configuration files. Changes made while the server is running may not take effect.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Log into your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Stop your service if it is running.\n3. Click **Configuration Files** in the left-hand menu.\n4. Open `serverconfigmain.xml` using either the **Text Editor** or **Config Editor**.\n5. Locate the **Server Name** field and enter your new server name.\n6. Click **Save and Exit**.\n\n   ![Server Name field in the 7 Days to Die serverconfigmain.xml config editor](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F2900165f-ce79-498a-925f-21672f43cdf6)\n\n7. Start your service. The new name appears in the server browser once the server is fully online.",{"id":114,"article_path":115,"sort":83,"date_created":116,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":117,"translations":123},86,"reset-world","2026-06-09T03:15:26.000Z",{"id":75,"slug":118,"sort":119,"display_style":103,"translations":120},"general",99,[121],{"languages_code":90,"name":122},"General",[124],{"languages_code":90,"title":125,"title_short":126,"description":127,"content_md":128},"How to Reset or Wipe Your 7 Days to Die Server World","Reset Server World","Wipe your 7 Days to Die server world using a quick save rename or a full file deletion, with an option to preserve player profiles.","Resetting your 7 Days to Die server world starts the map fresh: all builds, dropped items, player positions, and world modifications are removed. You can choose a quick method that keeps the old save on disk, or a full deletion. Player profiles (skills, level, inventory) are stored separately and can be preserved either way. Before wiping, make sure you have [Random World Generation](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fsetup-rwg) configured if you want a new procedurally generated map after the reset.\n\n> **Warning:** This is destructive. All world data will be lost. Download any backups you want to keep before proceeding.\n\n> **Before you start:** Stop your server completely before making any file changes.\n\n## Method A: Quick reset by renaming the save\n\nThis is the fastest approach. The old save stays on disk and can be restored later.\n\n1. Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and stop your server.\n2. Click **Configuration Files** and open `serverconfigfull.xml` in the **Config Editor**.\n3. Change the **Game Name** value to a new name (for example, change `MyServer` to `MyServer2`).\n4. Click **Save** and start the service. The server generates a fresh world using the existing **Game World** and **World Generation Seed** settings.\n\n> **Tip:** To restore the old world later, change **Game Name** back to the original value and restart.\n\n## Method B: Full deletion\n\nThis permanently removes the save folder from disk.\n\n1. Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and stop your server.\n2. Click **File Manager** and navigate to `userdata\u002FSaves\u002F\u003CGame World>\u002F\u003CGame Name>\u002F`.\n3. Delete the entire `\u003CGame Name>` folder. This wipes the world and all player profile files stored in that save.\n4. Start the service. A new save is generated with the same name.\n\n## Preserving player profiles during a full wipe\n\nBefore deleting the save folder in step 3 above, download the `Player\u002F` subfolder from within `\u003CGame Name>\u002F` using File Manager. After the world regenerates, re-upload the `Player\u002F` folder into the new save directory. Players will keep their skill points, levels, and inventories but start in a fresh world.\n\n## Generating a different map layout\n\nFor RWG worlds, change the **World Generation Seed** in `serverconfigfull.xml` before restarting. A new seed produces a completely different map rather than regenerating the same layout.",{"id":130,"article_path":131,"sort":83,"date_created":116,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":132,"translations":138},85,"change-difficulty",{"id":33,"slug":133,"sort":134,"display_style":103,"translations":135},"gameplay",30,[136],{"languages_code":90,"name":137},"Gameplay Settings",[139],{"languages_code":90,"title":140,"title_short":141,"description":142,"content_md":143},"How to Change Difficulty and Loot on Your 7 Days to Die Server","Change Difficulty and Loot","Adjust game difficulty, loot abundance, XP rate, Blood Moon settings, and day length on your 7 Days to Die server via serverconfigfull.xml.","You can tune the survival challenge on your 7 Days to Die server by editing gameplay properties in `serverconfigfull.xml`. Changes take effect on the next server start and do not erase existing player progress: only future loot drops and XP gains use the new values. If you plan to enable crossplay, check our guide on [enabling crossplay](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fenable-crossplay) for the config ranges that crossplay certification requires.\n\n> **Before you start:** Stop your server before editing configuration files.\n\n## Config Editor method\n\n1. Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your 7 Days to Die service.\n2. Stop your server.\n3. Click **Configuration Files**, then open `serverconfigfull.xml` in the **Config Editor**.\n4. Adjust the properties listed in the table below.\n5. Click **Save** and start the service.\n\n## Text Editor method\n\n1. Follow steps 1 to 3 above, but open `serverconfigfull.xml` in the **Text Editor** instead.\n2. Edit the XML properties directly using the values in the table below.\n3. Click **Save** and start the service.\n\n## Gameplay properties reference\n\n| Config Editor label | XML property | Default | Range |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Game Difficulty | `GameDifficulty` | `2` | 0 (Scavenger) to 5 (Insane) |\n| Loot Abundance | `LootAbundance` | `100` | 0 to 300 (percentage) |\n| Loot Respawn Days | `LootRespawnDays` | `30` | In-game days before containers respawn |\n| XP Multiplier | `XPMultiplier` | `100` | 0 to 1000 (percentage) |\n| Block Damage Player | `BlockDamagePlayer` | `100` | Percentage, player vs block |\n| Block Damage AI | `BlockDamageAI` | `100` | Percentage, AI vs block |\n| Block Damage AI Blood Moon | `BlockDamageAIBM` | `100` | Percentage, AI vs block during Blood Moon |\n| Player Safe Zone Level | `PlayerSafeZoneLevel` | `5` | Player level at which starting safety expires |\n| Player Safe Zone Hours | `PlayerSafeZoneHours` | `5` | Hours the safety zone lasts |\n| Blood Moon Frequency | `BloodMoonFrequency` | `7` | Every N days; 0 to disable |\n| Blood Moon Range | `BloodMoonRange` | `0` | Random variance of plus or minus N days |\n| Blood Moon Enemy Count | `BloodMoonEnemyCount` | `8` | Max enemies per player during Blood Moon |\n| Day Night Length | `DayNightLength` | `60` | Real minutes per in-game day |\n| Day Light Length | `DayLightLength` | `18` | In-game hours of daylight out of 24 |\n\n## Examples\n\n**Easy mode, fast progression:**\n\n```xml\n\u003Cproperty name=\"GameDifficulty\" value=\"1\"\u002F>\n\u003Cproperty name=\"LootAbundance\" value=\"200\"\u002F>\n\u003Cproperty name=\"XPMultiplier\" value=\"200\"\u002F>\n\u003Cproperty name=\"BlockDamageAIBM\" value=\"50\"\u002F>\n\u003Cproperty name=\"BloodMoonEnemyCount\" value=\"4\"\u002F>\n```\n\n**Hardcore server:**\n\n```xml\n\u003Cproperty name=\"GameDifficulty\" value=\"4\"\u002F>\n\u003Cproperty name=\"LootAbundance\" value=\"50\"\u002F>\n\u003Cproperty name=\"LootRespawnDays\" value=\"60\"\u002F>\n\u003Cproperty name=\"BlockDamageAIBM\" value=\"150\"\u002F>\n\u003Cproperty name=\"BloodMoonEnemyCount\" value=\"16\"\u002F>\n```",{"id":145,"article_path":146,"sort":83,"date_created":116,"date_updated":147,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":148,"translations":151},84,"enable-crossplay","2026-06-10T18:25:02.000Z",{"id":27,"slug":101,"sort":102,"display_style":103,"translations":149},[150],{"languages_code":90,"name":106},[152],{"languages_code":90,"title":153,"title_short":154,"description":155,"content_md":156},"How to Enable Crossplay on Your 7 Days to Die Server","Enable Crossplay","Enable crossplay on your 7 Days to Die server and configure the required EAC and gameplay settings that the crossplay certification demands.","Crossplay allows players on different platforms to join the same 7 Days to Die server. Enabling it requires both turning on the crossplay and EAC options in the config editor and keeping several gameplay values within the ranges that crossplay certification enforces. See our guide on [changing the difficulty](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fchange-difficulty) if you need to adjust any of those values first.\n\n> **Before you start:** Stop your server before editing configuration files.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Log into your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and make sure your server is stopped.\n2. Click **Configuration Files** in the left-hand menu.\n3. Open `serverconfigfull.xml` in the **Config Editor**.\n\n   ![Configuration Files panel in the Host Havoc game panel](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F38075b2c-6cf5-4442-b5ae-a51617c98932)\n\n   ![Selecting serverconfigfull.xml in the configuration file selector](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F448f3d2b-99c9-4b4a-8900-f15767b4a466)\n\n4. Scroll down to the **Other Technical Settings** section.\n5. Enable **Server Allow Crossplay** and **EAC Enabled**.\n\n   ![Other Technical Settings section showing Server Allow Crossplay and EAC Enabled checkboxes](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F223e3e05-d969-480f-bea9-32cf100d2222)\n\n6. Verify that your server's gameplay settings fall within the required crossplay limits:\n\n   | Setting | Required range |\n   |---|---|\n   | `XPMultiplier` | 25 to 300 |\n   | `DayNightLength` | 10 or higher |\n   | `BloodMoonEnemyCount` | 4 to 64 |\n   | `AirDropFrequency` | 24 or higher |\n   | `BlockDamagePlayer` | 25 to 300 |\n   | `BlockDamageAI` | 25 or higher |\n   | `BlockDamageAIBM` | 25 or higher |\n   | `LootAbundance` | 200 or lower |\n   | `LootRespawnDays` | 5 or higher |\n\n7. Click **Save and Exit**.\n\n   ![Gameplay values within crossplay certification ranges before saving](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F45698a2a-0576-4406-9236-e30e9a300829)\n\n8. Start your service and connect to verify crossplay is active.\n\n> **Note:** All players must connect through a platform account. Crossplay will not function if any of the required config values fall outside the ranges listed above.",{"id":158,"article_path":159,"sort":83,"date_created":160,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":161,"translations":164},83,"delete-player","2026-06-09T03:14:45.000Z",{"id":75,"slug":118,"sort":119,"display_style":103,"translations":162},[163],{"languages_code":90,"name":122},[165],{"languages_code":90,"title":166,"title_short":167,"description":168,"content_md":169},"How to Delete a Player from Your 7 Days to Die Server","Delete Player","Remove a player and their associated data from your 7 Days to Die server by editing the players.xml file and deleting their player files.","Deleting a player removes their data from your server, including their character, inventory, and position. You will need access to the server files via the File Manager or [FTP](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fconnect-ftp).\n\n## Steps to Delete a Player\n\n1. Log in to your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Open the **File Manager** or connect via [FTP](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fconnect-ftp).\n3. Navigate to the player save folder:\n   - On server versions below 1.0: open the `7dtdsaves` folder.\n   - On server version 1.0 and above: open `\u002Fuserdata\u002FSaves\u002F`.\n4. Open the folder for your current world, then open the folder that matches your current save name.\n5. Open `players.xml` and find the entry for the player you want to remove. Copy the value in the `userid=` field on their line.\n6. Navigate back to the save folder and open the `Player` folder.\n7. Find the three files that share the player ID you copied in step 5. Delete all three files.\n\n   > **Tip:** If you are using the File Manager, press **Ctrl+F** and paste the player ID to highlight the matching files quickly.\n\n8. Start your server.\n\n> **Note:** The player's data is permanently deleted. This action cannot be undone. Make a backup before proceeding if you are unsure.",{"id":171,"article_path":172,"sort":83,"date_created":160,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":173,"translations":176},82,"disable-eac",{"id":27,"slug":101,"sort":102,"display_style":103,"translations":174},[175],{"languages_code":90,"name":106},[177],{"languages_code":90,"title":178,"title_short":179,"description":180,"content_md":181},"How to Disable Easy Anti-Cheat on Your 7 Days to Die Server","Disable EAC","Disable Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) on your 7 Days to Die server by editing serverconfigmain.xml in the Host Havoc Game Control Panel.","Disabling Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) is required when running overhaul mods like Darkness Falls that are not compatible with EAC. Follow the steps below to turn it off on your server.\n\n> **Before you start:** Stop your server before editing the config file.\n\n## Steps to Disable EAC\n\n1. Log in to your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Stop your server if it is running.\n3. Click **Configuration Files**, then click **Text Editor** or **Config Editor** for `serverconfigmain.xml`.\n4. Locate the **EAC** option and change its value to disabled.\n\n   ![EAC setting in the 7 Days to Die serverconfigmain.xml config editor](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F2900165f-ce79-498a-925f-21672f43cdf6)\n\n5. Save the file.\n6. Start the server.\n\n> **Note:** If you are running a mod that requires EAC to be disabled, you must also disable EAC in your local game client. Check the mod's documentation for the correct steps.\n\nTo install an overhaul mod that requires this setting, see [How to Install Darkness Falls on Your 7 Days to Die Server](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Finstall-darkness-falls).",{"id":183,"article_path":184,"sort":83,"date_created":160,"date_updated":185,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":186,"translations":192},81,"install-darkness-falls","2026-06-10T18:25:20.000Z",{"id":39,"slug":187,"sort":188,"display_style":103,"translations":189},"mods",40,[190],{"languages_code":90,"name":191},"Mods & Maps",[193],{"languages_code":90,"title":194,"title_short":195,"description":196,"content_md":197},"How to Install Darkness Falls on Your 7 Days to Die Server","Install Darkness Falls","Install the Darkness Falls overhaul mod on your 7 Days to Die server using the Non-Workshop Mods section, then disable EAC and select a Darkness Falls world.","Darkness Falls is a large overhaul mod that changes nearly every aspect of 7 Days to Die. Your server needs EAC disabled for it to work, and you must also disable EAC on your local game client.\n\nFor the basic mod installation process using FTP, see [How to Install Mods on Your 7 Days to Die Server](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Finstall-mods).\n\n> **Before you start:** Stop your server before installing the mod.\n\n## Steps to Install Darkness Falls\n\n1. Log in to your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Stop your server if it is running.\n3. Click **Non-Workshop Mods** in the panel, locate **Darkness Falls** in the list, and click **Install**. Wait for the installation to finish.\n4. Click **Configuration Files**, then open `serverconfiga21.xml` using the **Text Editor** or **Config Editor**.\n5. Locate the **EAC** setting and set it to disabled.\n6. Save the file.\n7. Start the server.\n\n> **Note:** You must also disable EAC in your local 7 Days to Die game client. The mod will not work if EAC is enabled on either side. See [How to Disable Easy Anti-Cheat on Your 7 Days to Die Server](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fdisable-eac) for details.\n\n## Darkness Falls Worlds\n\nTo use a world designed specifically for Darkness Falls, change the **Game World** setting in `serverconfiga21.xml` to one of the following values:\n\n```\nDFalls-Large1-NoPEP\nDFalls-Large2-NoPEP\nDFalls-Medium1-NoPEP\nDFalls-Medium2-NoPEP\nDFalls-Navezgane\nDFalls-Small1-NoPEP\nDFalls-Small2-NoPEP\nDFalls-VSmall1-NoPEP\nDFalls-VSmall2-NoPEP\nDFalls-Large1-PEP\nDFalls-Large2-PEP\nDFalls-Medium1-PEP\nDFalls-Medium2-PEP\nDFalls-Small1-PEP\nDFalls-Small2-PEP\nDFalls-VSmall1-PEP\nDFalls-VSmall2-PEP\n```",{"id":199,"article_path":200,"sort":83,"date_created":98,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":201,"translations":204},80,"setup-rwg",{"id":27,"slug":101,"sort":102,"display_style":103,"translations":202},[203],{"languages_code":90,"name":106},[205],{"languages_code":90,"title":206,"title_short":207,"description":208,"content_md":209},"How to Set Up a Random World (RWG) on Your 7 Days to Die Server","Setup Random World","Configure your 7 Days to Die server to generate a procedurally generated RWG world with a custom seed and size.","Random World Generation (RWG) creates a unique procedurally generated map each time it runs, giving you and your players a fresh landscape. You configure it through the game panel's Config Editor. If you later want to wipe and regenerate the world, see our guide on [resetting the world](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Freset-world).\n\n> **Note:** RWG worlds can take 5 to 15 minutes to generate when the server first starts. This is normal.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Log into your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Click **Configuration Files** in the left-hand menu.\n3. Open the **Config Editor** for the configuration file you are using.\n4. Locate the **Game World** setting and set the value to **RWG**.\n5. Optionally, update the **Save Name**, **World Gen Seed**, and **World Gen Size** fields to customise the generated map.\n6. Click **Save and Exit**.\n7. Start your service. The server generates the world on first boot.\n\n> **Tip:** Write down your World Gen Seed and World Gen Size. You will need these values if you ever want to [upload a world](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fupload-world) or restore the same map layout later.",{"id":211,"article_path":212,"sort":83,"date_created":98,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":213,"translations":216},79,"set-password",{"id":27,"slug":101,"sort":102,"display_style":103,"translations":214},[215],{"languages_code":90,"name":106},[217],{"languages_code":90,"title":218,"title_short":219,"description":220,"content_md":221},"How to Add a Password to Your 7 Days to Die Server","Set Server Password","Restrict access to your 7 Days to Die server by setting a join password in serverconfigmain.xml through the game panel.","Adding a password to your 7 Days to Die server prevents uninvited players from joining. You set it by editing `serverconfigmain.xml` in the game panel. You may also want to [change your server name](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fchange-server-name) at the same time to make your server easy to find for your group.\n\n> **Before you start:** Stop your server before editing configuration files to ensure the changes apply correctly.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Log into your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Stop your service if it is running.\n3. Click **Configuration Files** in the left-hand menu.\n4. Open `serverconfigmain.xml` using either the **Text Editor** or **Config Editor**.\n5. Locate the **Server Password** field and enter your chosen password.\n6. Click **Save and Exit**.\n\n   ![Server Password field in the 7 Days to Die serverconfigmain.xml config editor](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F2900165f-ce79-498a-925f-21672f43cdf6)\n\n7. Start your service. Players will be prompted to enter the password when they attempt to connect.\n\n> **Tip:** To remove the password later, clear the Server Password field and save. The server will become public again on the next restart.",{"id":223,"article_path":224,"sort":83,"date_created":225,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":226,"translations":232},69,"server-not-starting","2026-06-09T03:13:34.000Z",{"id":71,"slug":227,"sort":228,"display_style":103,"translations":229},"troubleshooting",60,[230],{"languages_code":90,"name":231},"Troubleshooting",[233],{"languages_code":90,"title":234,"title_short":235,"description":236,"content_md":237},"How to Fix a 7 Days to Die Server Not Starting","Server Not Starting","Resolve a 7 Days to Die server that won't start by clearing stale Steam files, updating server files, and verifying your configuration.","If your 7 Days to Die server refuses to start, stale Steam files or a misconfigured config file are the most common causes. The steps below walk you through clearing those issues and getting your server online.\n\n> **Before you start:** Stop the server completely before making any file changes.\n\n## Steps to Fix a Server That Won't Start\n\n1. Log in to your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Open the **File Manager** and check whether a folder named **steamapps** is present. If it is, right-click it and delete it.\n3. Click the **Update Server Files** icon to download a fresh copy of the server files.\n4. Open **serverconfigmain.xml** in the **Configuration Editor**, review your settings, and click **Save**.\n5. Start the server.\n\n> **Note:** If the server still does not start after these steps, use the **Reinstall** option. Click the **More** button, then select **Reinstall**. See [How to Reinstall Your 7 Days to Die Server](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Freinstall-server) for full details.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n**Server starts but crashes immediately.** Open the console log from the panel and look for error lines near the bottom. A missing or corrupted map file is a common cause. Reinstalling or generating a new world usually resolves it.\n\n**Update Server Files icon is greyed out.** The server must be stopped before the update can run. Stop the server first, then click the icon again.",{"id":239,"article_path":240,"sort":83,"date_created":241,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":242,"translations":245},77,"switch-branch","2026-06-09T03:14:15.000Z",{"id":27,"slug":101,"sort":102,"display_style":103,"translations":243},[244],{"languages_code":90,"name":106},[246],{"languages_code":90,"title":247,"title_short":248,"description":249,"content_md":250},"How to Switch the Branch on Your 7 Days to Die Server","Switch Branch","Change the Steam branch on your 7 Days to Die server, including switching to the latest experimental version, using the Switch Branch icon in the panel.","Your 7 Days to Die server can run different Steam branches, including stable and experimental builds. This lets you opt in to the latest experimental version or pin the server to a specific release.\n\n## Steps to Switch Branch\n\n1. Log in to your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Stop the server.\n3. Click the **Switch Branch** icon on the left side of the panel.\n\n   ![Switch Branch icon in the Host Havoc game panel](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F92e5b3f7-421a-4e03-88f2-f62088917f64)\n\n4. Select the branch you want to run from the dropdown (for example, **Latest Experimental**).\n5. Click **Run**.\n6. Open the **Command Line Manager** and select the appropriate command line for your version (for example, **1.0**).\n7. Start the server.\n\n> **Note:** If the branch does not change after completing the steps above, open the **File Manager**, delete the `steamapps` folder, and repeat the steps.\n\n## Running the Latest Experimental Version\n\nTo run the latest experimental build, select **Latest Experimental** in step 4 above.\n\n> **Note:** With the 1.0 experimental release, use the `serverconfigfull` configuration file to change settings. All saves and randomly generated worlds are now stored in the `userdata` folder.\n\n## Switching Back to Stable\n\nRepeat the steps above and select the stable branch from the dropdown. Clear the `steamapps` folder if the server does not switch cleanly.",{"id":252,"article_path":253,"sort":83,"date_created":241,"date_updated":254,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":255,"translations":258},76,"install-mods","2026-06-10T18:25:12.000Z",{"id":39,"slug":187,"sort":188,"display_style":103,"translations":256},[257],{"languages_code":90,"name":191},[259],{"languages_code":90,"title":260,"title_short":261,"description":262,"content_md":263},"How to Install Mods on Your 7 Days to Die Server","Install Mods","Install mods on your 7 Days to Die server by uploading mod folders to the Mods directory via FTP or the File Manager.","Mods extend your 7 Days to Die server with new content, balance changes, and gameplay tweaks. This guide covers manual mod installation via FTP. To install the Darkness Falls overhaul mod, see [How to Install Darkness Falls](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Finstall-darkness-falls).\n\n> **Before you start:** Stop your server before uploading any mod files.\n\n## Steps to Install a Mod\n\n1. Download your chosen mod from [7daystodiemods.com](https:\u002F\u002F7daystodiemods.com\u002F) or [NexusMods](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nexusmods.com\u002F7daystodie).\n2. Extract the downloaded archive to a location on your computer.\n3. Identify the correct folder to upload. The correct folder is the one that contains the `ModInfo.xml` file. For example, if the archive extracts to `\\Downloads\\ExampleMod\\ExampleModFolder\\ModInfo.xml`, upload `ExampleModFolder`.\n4. Connect to your server via [FTP](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fconnect-ftp).\n5. Navigate to the **Mods** folder in the root directory of your server.\n6. Upload the mod folder (the one containing `ModInfo.xml`) into the **Mods** folder.\n7. Start your server.\n\n> **Note:** Some mods use non-standard installation methods. Always check the mod author's instructions before installing.\n\n## Finding Mods\n\nCertain mods, including Darkness Falls, are available directly in the panel. Click the **Non-Workshop Mods** section in your Game Control Panel and click **Install** next to the mod you want. If the mod you need is not listed there, use the manual FTP method above.\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n**Where are 7 Days to Die server mods stored?**\nMods are stored in the `Mods` folder in the root directory of the server.\n\n**What if the mod isn't working after install?**\nVerify the folder you uploaded contains `ModInfo.xml` at its root level. Re-check the mod author's installation notes, as some mods require additional steps or config changes.",{"id":265,"article_path":266,"sort":83,"date_created":241,"date_updated":267,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":268,"translations":271},75,"add-admins","2026-06-10T18:25:28.000Z",{"id":27,"slug":101,"sort":102,"display_style":103,"translations":269},[270],{"languages_code":90,"name":106},[272],{"languages_code":90,"title":273,"title_short":274,"description":275,"content_md":276},"How to Make Yourself an Admin on Your 7 Days to Die Server","Add Admins","Grant admin permissions on your 7 Days to Die server by editing serveradmincustom.xml or using the web console RCON command.","There are two ways to grant admin access on your 7 Days to Die server: editing the admin config file directly, or using the web console. Both methods are covered below. The config file method works for both Steam and Epic players.\n\n## Method 1: Config File\n\n### Steam\n\n1. Log in to your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Click **Configuration Files**.\n3. Open `7dtdsaves\\serveradmincustom.xml` using the **Text Editor**.\n4. Find the commented-out line that contains `platform=\"Steam\"` and `userid=\"76561198021925107\"`.\n5. Replace `76561198021925107` with your Steam64 ID.\n6. Remove the `\u003C!--` at the start of the line and the `-->` at the end so the active line reads:\n   ```\n   \u003Cuser platform=\"Steam\" userid=\"YOURSTEAMID\" permission_level=\"0\" \u002F>\n   ```\n7. Save the file and restart your server.\n\n### Epic\n\n> **Note:** To find your Epic Online Services (EOS) ID, join the server once and check the web console. Remove the `EOS_` prefix from the value before entering it.\n\n1. Log in to your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Click **Configuration Files**.\n3. Open `7dtdsaves\\serveradmincustom.xml` using the **Text Editor**.\n4. Below the existing commented-out Steam line, add:\n   ```\n   \u003Cuser platform=\"EOS\" userid=\"YourEpicOnlineServicesIDHere\" permission_level=\"0\" \u002F>\n   ```\n5. Replace `YourEpicOnlineServicesIDHere` with your actual EOS ID.\n6. Save the file and restart your server.\n\n   ![7 Days to Die admin config XML with EOS user entry](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002Fdca88875-6f75-4b47-8438-f0fd6fad6898)\n\n## Method 2: Web Console (Easiest)\n\n1. Log in to your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Open your `serverconfigmain.xml` via the **Configuration Files** section.\n3. Find the **Telnet\u002FRCON Password** field and copy the password.\n4. Click **Web Console** in the panel and enter that password to authenticate.\n5. Run the following command, replacing `STEAMID` with your Steam64 ID:\n   ```\n   admin add steam_STEAMID 0\n   ```\n\n> **Note:** The web console also accepts player names and entity IDs: `admin add \u003Cname \u002F entity id \u002F steam id> \u003Cpermission level>`.\n\nTo look up your Steam64 ID, log in to the server once and check the web console player list, or use a lookup tool such as [steamid.io](https:\u002F\u002Fsteamid.io\u002F).",{"id":278,"article_path":279,"sort":83,"date_created":280,"date_updated":281,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":282,"translations":289},74,"automatic-restarts","2026-06-09T03:14:14.000Z","2026-06-10T18:25:37.000Z",{"id":5,"slug":283,"sort":284,"display_style":285,"translations":286},"getting-started",10,"cards",[287],{"languages_code":90,"name":288},"Getting Started",[290],{"languages_code":90,"title":291,"title_short":292,"description":293,"content_md":294},"How to Set Up Automatic Restarts for Your 7 Days to Die Server","Automatic Restarts","Schedule daily or repeating automatic restarts for your 7 Days to Die server using the Scheduled Tasks feature in the game panel.","Scheduled restarts keep your 7 Days to Die server running smoothly by clearing memory and applying any queued updates automatically. The game panel's Scheduled Tasks feature handles this without any third-party tools. You can also update your server's name as covered in [changing your server name](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fchange-server-name).\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your server.\n2. Click the **Scheduled Tasks** icon in the left-hand menu.\n3. Click **New** at the top of the section, then choose **Scheduled Start\u002FStop\u002FRestart**.\n4. Click **New** directly below that section to create a new task.\n5. Give the task a descriptive name and make sure the **Enabled** checkbox is checked.\n6. Set the type to **Daily** to restart at the same time every day.\n7. Set the start date and time. This is the time the restart runs each day.\n\n   > **Note:** The panel uses the server's time zone, not your local time. Check the panel time zone settings if the restart fires at an unexpected hour.\n\n8. To repeat the restart multiple times per day (for example, every 6 hours), expand **Advanced Options**, enable **Repeat Task**, and set the interval.\n9. Click **Save**.\n\n   ![Scheduled task configured to repeat every 6 hours across a 24-hour period](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002Fcd016d3c-d4fe-4195-a617-99f578d657d6)",{"id":296,"article_path":297,"sort":83,"date_created":280,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":298,"translations":301},73,"install-undead-legacy",{"id":39,"slug":187,"sort":188,"display_style":103,"translations":299},[300],{"languages_code":90,"name":191},[302],{"languages_code":90,"title":303,"title_short":304,"description":305,"content_md":306},"How to Install Undead Legacy on Your 7 Days to Die Server","Install Undead Legacy","Install the Undead Legacy overhaul mod on your 7 Days to Die server from the game panel in a few steps.","Undead Legacy is a full overhaul mod for 7 Days to Die. You can install it directly from the Host Havoc game panel without any manual file transfers. If you have not already set a password for your server, see our guide on [setting a server password](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fset-password) before inviting players.\n\n> **Before you start:** Stop your server before installing any mods. Installing while the server is running can cause errors.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Log into your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Stop your service if it is running.\n3. Click **Non-Workshop Mods** in the left-hand menu and locate Undead Legacy in the list.\n4. Click **Install** and wait for the installation to complete.\n5. Click **Configuration Files** in the left-hand menu, then open `serverconfigmain.xml` in either the Text Editor or Config Editor.\n6. Locate the **EAC** option and set it to disabled.\n7. Click **Save and Exit**.\n8. Start your service.\n\n> **Note:** Undead Legacy requires EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) to be disabled. All players connecting to the server must also have EAC disabled on their client.",{"id":308,"article_path":309,"sort":83,"date_created":280,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":310,"translations":313},72,"upload-world",{"id":75,"slug":118,"sort":119,"display_style":103,"translations":311},[312],{"languages_code":90,"name":122},[314],{"languages_code":90,"title":315,"title_short":316,"description":317,"content_md":318},"How to Upload an Existing World to Your 7 Days to Die Server","Upload Existing World","Transfer a world you built on your local PC to your Host Havoc 7 Days to Die dedicated server using FTP.","Transfer a world you have already built on your local PC to your Host Havoc 7 Days to Die server by copying both the world data and the save folder over FTP. Before starting, connect to your server with an [FTP client](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fftp-client) so you can navigate the remote file structure.\n\n> **Before you start:** Stop your server before uploading files. Starting with files mid-transfer can corrupt the world.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. On your local PC, open File Explorer and navigate to `C:\\Users\\%user%\\AppData\\Roaming\\7DaysToDie`.\n2. Copy the world folder you want to upload from `C:\\Users\\%user%\\AppData\\Roaming\\7DaysToDie\\GeneratedWorlds` on your PC to the `Data\u002FWorlds` folder on your Host Havoc server.\n3. In the same `7DaysToDie` folder on your PC, open `Saves` and find the folder that matches the world name you copied in step 2. Copy that folder from `C:\\Users\\%user%\\AppData\\Roaming\\7DaysToDie\\Saves` to the `userdata\u002FSaves` folder on the server.\n\n   > **Note:** If you are running Alpha 21, save data is stored in the `7dtdsaves` folder in the root directory instead of `userdata\u002FSaves`.\n\n4. Open `serverconfigfull.xml` in the game panel Config Editor and confirm these four settings match the world you uploaded exactly:\n   - **Game World:** must match the folder name uploaded to `Data\u002FWorlds`\n   - **World Gen Seed:** must match the seed used when the world was originally created\n   - **World Gen Size:** must match the size of the uploaded world\n   - **Game Name:** must match the first subfolder inside the world folder in your save directory\n5. Start your service.\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n- **Server starts but generates a new world instead of loading yours.** Double-check that Game World, Game Name, World Gen Seed, and World Gen Size in `serverconfigfull.xml` match the uploaded files exactly. Any mismatch causes the server to treat the save as new.\n- **Moving from another host.** The file structure is identical: copy `GeneratedWorlds` and `Saves` from the old host's server using FTP and follow the same steps above.",{"id":320,"article_path":321,"sort":83,"date_created":225,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":322,"translations":325},71,"reinstall-server",{"id":75,"slug":118,"sort":119,"display_style":103,"translations":323},[324],{"languages_code":90,"name":122},[326],{"languages_code":90,"title":327,"title_short":328,"description":329,"content_md":330},"How to Reinstall Your 7 Days to Die Server","Reinstall Server","Fully reset your 7 Days to Die server to its default state by reinstalling through the Host Havoc Game Control Panel.","Reinstalling your 7 Days to Die server deletes all current server files and replaces them with a fresh default installation. Use this when your server is heavily broken and other fixes have not worked.\n\n> **Warning:** All server files will be deleted during reinstall, except for backups. Download any files you want to keep before proceeding.\n\n## Steps to Reinstall\n\n1. Log in to your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n2. Stop the server.\n3. Click the **More** button.\n4. Click **Reinstall**.\n5. Click the **Reinstall** confirmation button. Leave the **Default values** option selected unless you have a specific reason to change it.\n\n   ![The More button in the game panel](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F94180fe5-c087-402a-b039-8712cc770d74)\n\n   ![The Reinstall option in the game panel](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002Ffbfa4b6d-e744-47e9-a572-6bcd73c77865)\n\n   ![Reinstall confirmation dialog with Default values selected](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002Fa90faf8f-d76f-4a24-932b-5894d250c600)\n\nThe panel will delete all current files, download a fresh copy of the game server files, and complete the installation automatically. This may take several minutes depending on the size of the game files.\n\n> **Tip:** After reinstall, open your **serverconfigmain.xml** in the Configuration Editor and reconfigure your settings before starting the server. See [How to Fix a 7 Days to Die Server Not Starting](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Fserver-not-starting) if you run into issues after reinstalling.\n\nIf you need further assistance, submit a support ticket from your client area.",{"id":332,"article_path":333,"sort":83,"date_created":225,"date_updated":83,"author_name":99,"featured_image":83,"subcategory":334,"translations":337},70,"connect-ftp",{"id":75,"slug":118,"sort":119,"display_style":103,"translations":335},[336],{"languages_code":90,"name":122},[338],{"languages_code":90,"title":339,"title_short":340,"description":341,"content_md":342},"How to Connect to Your 7 Days to Die Server via FTP","Connect via FTP","Connect to your 7 Days to Die server files using an FTP client like FileZilla with credentials from the Host Havoc Game Control Panel.","FTP lets you upload, download, and manage files on your 7 Days to Die server directly from your computer. The recommended client is [FileZilla](https:\u002F\u002Ffilezilla-project.org\u002Fdownload.php?show_all=1), which is free and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.\n\n## Steps to Connect\n\n1. Log in to your [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your server.\n2. Locate the **FTP Info** section near the middle of the panel. Copy the FTP address (for example, `167.114.172.201:8821`) and paste it into the **Host** field in FileZilla.\n3. Enter your control panel username and password into the **Username** and **Password** fields in FileZilla.\n4. The **Port** will be filled in automatically when you paste the address from step 2.\n5. Click **Quickconnect** to establish the connection.\n\n   ![FTP Info shown on the game panel, used as the FileZilla host](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F2d958492-4ca2-42ed-8f25-26c6c26fd816)\n\n   ![FileZilla Username and Password fields filled in](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002Fc7ad63d9-3ccf-495f-99f2-dbda4fca9497)\n\n> **Note:** If the panel shows **SFTP Info** instead of **FTP Info**, add `sftp:\u002F\u002F` in front of the IP address before pasting it into FileZilla. For example: `sftp:\u002F\u002F167.114.172.201:8821`.\n\n> **Tip:** You can change your control panel password from within the panel at any time. Use the same credentials for FTP.\n\nOnce connected, you can browse your server files. To install mods manually, see [How to Install Mods on Your 7 Days to Die Server](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die\u002Finstall-mods)."]