7 Days to Die Configuration guide
Updated June 18, 2026
7 Days To Die 7 Days to Die Configuration Guide
7 Days to Die is a survival horde shooter with deep crafting and world destruction. This guide gets you online and connected. The gameplay levers, admin setup, and mods each have their own guide, indexed in the 7 Days to Die guide list.
Initial Boot
- Log into the GSK panel and open your 7 Days to Die server.
- From the Console tab, click Start.
- First boot downloads the dedicated server files from SteamCMD. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for a fresh install.
- When you see
GameServer: starting...followed byServer started, the server is live.
How to Connect
From the 7 Days to Die client, go to Connect to Server in the main menu and paste your IP and port (shown in the panel's top-right corner).
What to Read Next
- serverconfig.xml Reference for every gameplay setting, plus map selection and wipes
- How to Add Administrators to make yourself an admin and use in-game commands
- How to Install Modlets and Overhaul Mods to install mods like Darkness Falls and Undead Legacy
- Maintenance for scheduled restarts, backups, and troubleshooting