Tools / Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid: Server Recipes
Curated, validated recipes for dedicated Project Zomboid servers. Each one is a working starting point: copy the config, optionally run the linked Workshop collection through the importer, and deploy.
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 · modded, build-42, essentials
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 · vanilla, build-42, casual
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 · vanilla, build-42, hardcore
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 · vanilla, build-42, persistent, async
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 · vanilla, build-42, co-op, small-group
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-42, roleplay
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, build-41, co-op
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 · vanilla, build-42, co-op