{"id":17074,"date":"2025-07-22T15:29:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=17074"},"modified":"2025-07-22T15:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:29:57","slug":"how-to-set-up-multiple-custom-spawn-points-in-your-project-zomboid-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-set-up-multiple-custom-spawn-points-in-your-project-zomboid-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up Multiple Custom Spawn Points in Your Project Zomboid Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Want players on your Project Zomboid server to spawn in different towns, safehouses, or even based on their profession? You can fully customize spawn locations by creating your own .lua<\/code> files. This guide will walk you through the full process, from creating spawnpoint files to linking them with the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u26a0\ufe0f Advanced Setup Warning<\/strong>
This guide involves creating and editing multiple .lua<\/code> files. If the format is even slightly incorrect (e.g., missing commas or brackets), your server may fail to start or crash on launch<\/strong>.
Always back up your files<\/strong> before making changes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Coordinates for Your Spawn Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before changing the server settings, you’ll need to get the coordinates of where you want players to spawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to get accurate coordinates using the official Project Zomboid map:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Go to the Project Zomboid World Map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Select the map your server is using (like Knox County).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. At the top, click the Map Coordinates<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Press Lock Coords<\/strong>, then click anywhere on the map to mark your desired spawn spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Take note of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cell (CelX, CelY)<\/strong> \u2014 grid cell on the map<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rel (RelX, RelY)<\/strong> \u2014 exact position inside that cell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Setting Up Custom Spawn Locations (Player Spawn Menu)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Advanced Configuration Warning:<\/strong>
This guide involves editing and creating .lua<\/code> files manually. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with this, take your time and back up your files before making changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note: You can\u2019t<\/em> add custom images or descriptions to each spawn without having your players manually install files on their own machines, which is not recommended for most servers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1. Login and stop your server from the panel. If you aren’t sure how to login and access your panel, we have a guide here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Click on Files. Then go to and open: Pterodactyl\/Server\/Pterodactyl_spawnpoints.lua<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Replace the values in the file with the values you got. <\/p>\n\n\n\n