Project Zomboid Server Options

Configure your Project Zomboid server with the WinterNode Game Panel, including server name, admin login, Steam ports, beta branches, and auto update...

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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The WinterNode Game Control Panel provides a few easily configurable options under the Configuration → Server Options tab on your server page. These options make use of common command line arguments and are needed for the server to function as expected, but may be changed as needed using the fields provided in the modals.

Server Name

The name of your server’s save. Used for the save and configuration paths.

The "Server Name" panel with the default value of WinterNode, located on the server options tab.

Admin Username

The username for the default admin account. Cane be entered into the multiplayer menu when joining the server.

The "Admin Username" panel with a generic username, located on the server options tab.

Admin Password

The password for the default admin account. Cane be entered into the multiplayer menu when joining the server.

The "Admin Password" panel with a generic password, located on the server options tab.

SteamPort

The port used by the server to announce itself to Steam. Will be automatically be set to one of the ports allocated to your server.

The "SteamPort" panel with the default value of 16262, located on the server options tab.

Steam Beta Branch

The name of the beta branch, if any, you want to install. Changing to a new beta branch require the use of the “Reinstall Server” button under the “Configuration” -> “Advanced” tab.

The "Steam Beta Branch" panel with an empty default value, located on the server options tab.

Steam Auto Update

Whether or not the server should automatically update on restart. 0 for no, 1 for yes. Defaults to 0.

The "Steam Auto Update" panel with the default value of 0, or no, located on the server options tab.