How to Install Mods on a Dedicated Server

Installing mods on a Project Zomboid server requires editing your configuration file to include two pieces of information for every mod: the Workshop ID (for downloading) and the Mod ID (for loading).

Step 1: Get the Mod Info

Go to the Steam Workshop page for the mod you want to install. Scroll down to the description. You will usually find the IDs at the bottom.

Step 2: Edit servertest.ini

Navigate to your server's configuration file (usually servertest.ini or located in your specialized hosting panel).

You need to edit two lines. IMPORTANT: Use semicolons ; to separate multiple mods.

1. WorkshopItems

This tells SteamCMD which files to download and update.

WorkshopItems=2447729538;2402057349;123456789

2. Mods

This tells the game server which mods to actually load into the world.

Mods=FH;Tsarslib;AnotherModName

Step 3: Mod Load Order

The order in the Mods= line matters significantly.

• Maps First: Map mods (like Bedford Falls, Raven Creek) often need to be loaded before other mods.
• Libraries First: Dependency mods (like Tsarslib) must originate before the mods that use them.
• Example: Mods=Tsarslib;TrueActionsDancing;rv_interior

Step 4: Map Mods (Special Case)

If you are installing a map mod, you must ALSO add the map folder name to the Map= line in your config. Muldraugh, KY must always be last.

Correct:

Map=BedfordFalls;North;Muldraugh, KY

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