How to install mods on a Project Zomboid server



Summary
Installing mods on a Project Zomboid server can bring a range of benefits to both server admins and players. Mods can help enhance the gameplay experience by adding new content, features, and mechanics unavailable in the base game. It can include new items, weapons, vehicles, mapsand gameplay systems that add depth and variety to the game.

Note Adding mods can potentially corrupt existing save files. Check the mod description on Steam to verify save compatibility.


How to Install Mods on Project Zomboid (Client Side)
1. From the Steam library, choose Project Zomboid.


2. Select Workshop.


3. Scroll down and choose the See all button. 


4. Choose a mod and click the green + Subscribe button.


5. From the Project Zomboid main menu, choose MODS


6. Each mod can be enabled or disabled from this menu. It can also be changed per save file or even added to an existing save file. 


How to Install Mods on Project Zomboid (Server Side)
1. 
From the Steam library, choose Project Zomboid.


2. Select Workshop.


3. Scroll down and choose the See all button.


4. Choose a mod and jot down the Workshop ID as well as the Mod ID.


5. Log in to the BisectHosting Games panel.

6. Stop the server.


7. Choose Files.


8. Open the ProjectZomboidServer.ini file by going to the following directory: /home/container/.cache/Server/ProjectZomboidServer.ini
The .ini file is labeled depending on the Save/Config Name in the Startup tab.


9. Next to Mods=, input the Mod ID from step 4. Separate each Mod ID with a semicolon. 


10. Next to WorkshopItems=, input the Workshop ID from step 4. Separate each Workshop ID with a semicolon. 


11. Click Save Content.


12. Start the server. 



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