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Vanilla Plus (Build 42)

Stock servertest.ini with comfortable co-op defaults for a 4-8 player vanilla server. No mods required.

working · Project Zomboid 42 · verified 2026-05-25 · vanilla, build-42, co-op

Deployable config

[servertest.ini]
MaxPlayers=8
PauseEmpty=true
PVP=false
SafetySystem=true
ShowSafety=true
DisplayUserName=true
ServerWelcomeMessage=Welcome to our PZ server.
PingLimit=400
Download serverpack.json Host this preset

Install steps

  1. Download the generated serverpack.json for a portable copy of this preset.
  2. Copy the config values above into the matching dedicated-server config file.
  3. Restart the server and test a fresh connection before inviting players.

Notes

  • Designed for friend groups, not random PUGs.
  • PauseEmpty saves CPU when no one is online.
  • Set ServerPassword via your hosting panel or systemd Environment, not in the file.

serverpack.json

{
  "schema_version": "0.2",
  "game": "project-zomboid",
  "game_version": "42",
  "source": null,
  "compat": {
    "min_game_version": "42",
    "max_game_version": null
  },
  "provenance": {
    "tool": "recipe:vanilla-plus-build-42",
    "generated_by": "tools.supercraft.host",
    "generated_at": "2026-07-10T10:33:37.921949+00:00"
  },
  "install": {
    "requires_restart": true
  },
  "mods": [],
  "configs": {
    "servertest.ini": {
      "MaxPlayers": "8",
      "PauseEmpty": "true",
      "PVP": "false",
      "SafetySystem": "true",
      "ShowSafety": "true",
      "DisplayUserName": "true",
      "ServerWelcomeMessage": "Welcome to our PZ server.",
      "PingLimit": "400"
    }
  }
}