How to Make Your Project Zomboid Server Private

If you’re planning to host a Project Zomboid server just for your friends, a private setup is the way to go. This guide will walk you through multiple ways to secure your server, including setting a password, enabling a whitelist, and hiding your server from the public server list.

Whether you’re hosting for roleplay, survival events, or a private community, this setup ensures only trusted players can join. And don’t forget, you can grab 30% off any GGServers game server with code: KB30 during checkout!

Accessing Your Server’s Settings

To start making your Project Zomboid server private, follow these steps to access your server configuration:

1. Log into your GGServers Pterodactyl Panel.
2. In the menu on the left-hand side, click Files.
3. Locate and open the file named:

Pterodactyl/Server/Pterodactyl.ini

This is where you’ll configure privacy settings like passwords, whitelist behavior, and server visibility.

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Step 1: Set a Server Password

To block access from anyone who doesn’t know your password:

1. In the Pterodactyl.ini file, find the following line: Password=
2. Type in your desired password directly after the = sign.
3. Click Save.
4. Restart your server from the panel for changes to apply.

This makes sure only players who know the password can join—even if they find your server by IP.

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Step 2: Turn On the Whitelist

For even tighter control, use the whitelist feature to manually approve who can join your server.

1. In the same Pterodactyl.ini file, locate the line: Open=
2. Change its value to: false This enables the whitelist.
3. Click Save and restart your server.

Whitelist Management Commands

To manage who’s on your whitelist, use these commands in your server console:

• AddUser <username> <password> – Adds a player to both whitelist and user list.
• AddUserToWhitelist <username> – Adds an already registered player to the whitelist.
• RemoveUserFromWhitelist <username> – Removes someone from the whitelist.
• AddAllToWhitelist – Whitelists everyone currently online.

You can also control automatic behavior through these options in the config:

• AutoCreateUserInWhiteList=true – Automatically adds new users to the whitelist.
• DropOffWhiteListAfterDeath=false – Prevents players from being kicked off the whitelist after death.

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Step 3: Hide Your Server from Public Listings

To make sure your server doesn’t show up in the game’s Internet tab on Steam:

1. In the same config file, find the line: Public=
2. Change the value to: false
3. Click Save and restart the server.

Your server will no longer appear on the public server list, even if someone is browsing for games to join.

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Final Tips

• If you’re running a private group or community, we highly recommend using both a password and a whitelist.

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Now your Project Zomboid server is protected and only available to those you approve! If you need more help setting things up, our 24/7 support team is always ready to assist you at:
👉 https://ggservers.com/billing/submitticket.php