Installing Mods on Your Project Zomboid Server

Hey there, Survivors!
Ready to enhance your Project Zomboid experience with mods?
Mods can add new features, worlds, and challenges to keep your gameplay fresh in the middle of the zombie apocalypse.

Follow this quick guide to transform your server into a fully modded experience!

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🛠️ Step-by-Step: Installing Mods

1. 🎮 Open Steam

Launch Project Zomboid from your Steam Library.

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2. 🧭 Explore the Workshop

Click on Workshop to browse available mods.

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3. 🔍 View All Mods

Click “See all” to explore the full collection.

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4. ✅ Pick Your Mods

Subscribe to your favorite mods and note down:

• Workshop ID
• Mod ID

You’ll need both for the next steps.

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5. 🔐 Log in to the Game Panel

Manage your server via the Game Control Panel

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6. ⏹️ Stop the Server

Stop your server before making changes to avoid issues.

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7. 🗂️ Open the File Manager

Click on Files in the left menu of the panel.

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8. 🔧 Open the Configuration File

Locate the file:
/home/container/.cache/Server/[ServerName].ini

ℹ️ The file name matches the Save/Config Name set in the Startup tab.

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🧩 Add Your Mod IDs

Find the line:

Mods=

Add your Mod IDs separated by semicolons:

Mods=modID1;modID2;modID3

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🗃️ Add Your Workshop IDs

Find the line:

WorkshopItems=

And add your Workshop IDs:

WorkshopItems=workshopID1;workshopID2;workshopID3

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11. 💾 Save Your Changes

Click Save Content at the bottom of the editor to save the file.

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12. ▶️ Restart Your Server

Restart your server via the control panel.
Your server will now load all selected mods!

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✅ Ready to Play!

Your modded server is now live!
Whether you’re adding survival mechanics, visual enhancements, or entirely new content — your Zomboid world has just leveled up.

🔥 Enjoy the apocalypse!