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How to Add Mods to Your Project Zomboid Server

How to Add Mods to Your Project Zomboid Server

Add mods to a Project Zomboid server

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Nov 3, 2025

You can install Steam Workshop mods on your server to enhance the gameplay experience.

Find Workshop ID and Mod ID

  1. Open Steam Workshop
    Open the Steam Workshop for Project Zomboid and find the desired mod.

  2. Copy Workshop ID
    You can find the Workshop ID in the URL of the Workshop page. Copy the number after ?id=.

  3. Find Mod ID
    The Mod ID can be found on the Workshop page in the mod description (often listed as "Mod ID").

Add mods to the server

  1. Stop the server
    Stop your server via the dashboard.

  2. Connect via SFTP
    Connect to your server via SFTP.

  3. Open config
    Open the file ProjectZomboid.ini at:

    /.cache/Server/ProjectZomboid.ini
    
  4. Add mods
    Add the Mod IDs and Workshop IDs, separated by ;:

    Mods=ModID1;ModID2;ModID3
    WorkshopItems=WorkshopID1;WorkshopID2;WorkshopID3
    
  5. Start the server
    Save the file and start your server. The mods will be downloaded automatically on startup.

Written byEmeraldHost Team
Last updated on Apr 10, 2026 Edit on GitHub

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