From the main menu, choose the Host option.Now you can launch Project Zomboid itself. Make sure to leave the command prompt open so the server stays up.When the server is finished and running, you’ll see a notice inside the window informing you the server has started, followed by a few more lines afterwards.You may also be prompted to allow the dedicated server through your firewall, so grant permission if asked.Inside the command prompt window that opens, it will run for a moment and then ask you to create an administrator password and then re-enter it to confirm.Inside the install folder, locate the 'StartServer64.bat' file and run it.

Once it’s been installed, go to Properties and then choose Local Files and Browse, which will take you to the install folder.It’s only 3GB, so it shouldn’t take too long to get it. As long as you own Project Zomboid, you have it automatically. You’ll have to filter for Tools instead of Games, and search for the Project Zomboid Dedicated Server to install it. The first thing to do is head over to Steam to download the software for the dedicated server.(Image credit: The Indie Stone) How to set up a Project Zomboid dedicated server

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