Project Zomboid Build 42 Dedicated Server Setup (Unstable Multiplayer)

This is guide on how to host your own Project Zomboid BUILD 42.13.0 UNSTABLE dedicated server. This does not include any MODS due to the recent release of B42.

Timeline Guide:
0:00 - Intro

0:16 - Hardware Recommendation

0:38 - Ports to Portforward on your router (DO NOT SKIP THIS)
16261–16272 UDP

1:06 - Download SteamCMD: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/w...

2:19 - Type in the Following Commands:
force_install_dir C:\pzserver-b42
login anonymous
app_update 380870 -beta unstable validate

3:22 - Troubleshooting SQL Error or missing database (Skip if you never hosted PZ Server)
You will need to delete some folders but make sure you do not have PJZ server started atm..
navigate to: C:\Users\YourUser\Zomboid
delete these folders if they exist:
db
Server
Saves
Multiplayer

5:27 - Starting up server with StartServer64.bat

6:54 - Configure Server Settings

9:02 - Launching the server again

9:22 - Ensure PZ Game version is on Unstable

10:01 - Launching Game

10:57 - Alternative way to join game (Direct IP Join)

12:51 - Congrats you made your own Dedicated Server

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