Question 1

Where do I find my Project Zomboid server log?

Accepted Answer

On Linux: ~/Zomboid/Logs/console.txt and ~/Zomboid/Logs/*.txt. On Windows: %USERPROFILE%\Zomboid\Logs. Most server crashes leave a relevant message in the last few hundred lines of console.txt.

Question 2

What kinds of errors can this detect?

Accepted Answer

Missing mods, Workshop download failures, game-version mismatches, map load failures, port conflicts, and out-of-memory crashes. The detection set grows as we add patterns. When no match is found, we point you at related tools and common-cause documentation.

Question 3

What happens if it can't diagnose my issue?

Accepted Answer

You get three recovery paths: a checklist of common causes for PZ server failures, a link to our Workshop Collection importer to regenerate your config, and the option to use Supercraft's full AI Server Doctor as a paying customer (which can see your live deployment signals).

Question 4

Is my pasted log stored?

Accepted Answer

We strip known secret patterns (passwords, Discord webhooks, IPs, tokens) before storing anything. The log itself isn't kept; only a hash of the redacted text is retained for matching feedback to reports. Reports expire after 30 days.

Project Zomboid: Server Log Analyzer

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