Tools / Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid
All free Project Zomboid server tools, in one place. Plus curated recipes if you want a known-good starting point.
## tools
## recipes
Curated, validated configs you can deploy as-is or customize.
B42 Essentials Modpack (Steam Workshop Collection)
Based on the popular 'B42 Essential Mods' Steam Workshop collection. Use the Workshop Importer to convert it into ready-to-paste config lines.
working · verified 2026-05-25
Co-op Relaxed (Build 42)
Lower-difficulty defaults for casual co-op groups. No mods. No loot respawn, smaller player cap.
working · verified 2026-05-25
Hardcore Louisville (Build 42)
High-difficulty settings for a brutal Build 42 server. Low loot respawn, fast infection, no PvE safety, short days.
working · verified 2026-05-26
Long-Haul Persistent (Build 42)
World keeps ticking 24/7. For asynchronous groups where players log in at different times and want a living world.
working · verified 2026-05-26
Low-Pop Co-op (Build 42)
Tuned for 2-4 player friend groups. Lower resource usage, generous loot, no respawn churn.
working · verified 2026-05-26
Roleplay Friendly (Build 42)
Settings tuned for RP groups. Names visible, server runs while empty, generous loot, no PvP by default.
working · verified 2026-05-26
Vanilla (Build 41)
Stock Build 41 servertest.ini for groups still on the previous PZ version. Friendly co-op defaults.
working · verified 2026-05-26
Vanilla Plus (Build 42)
Stock servertest.ini with comfortable co-op defaults for a 4-8 player vanilla server. No mods required.
working · verified 2026-05-25
deeper guides
For game-side help (how mods work, command references, troubleshooting writeups), use the Project Zomboid wiki.