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Step-by-step guide with real Pterodactyl paths, load order, and troubleshooting.","## How to Install Mods on a Project Zomboid Server (Build 42)\n\nAdding Steam Workshop mods to a Project Zomboid dedicated server takes three pieces of information per mod and two lines in your server config. This guide walks through the exact steps for a Build 42 multiplayer server hosted on Pterodactyl-based panels (including DoomHosting).\n\n> **Build 42 note:** Multiplayer is currently on the unstable branch. Many Build 41 mods do not work on Build 42 — always check the Workshop page for explicit \"B42 supported\" tagging before adding it.\n\n## Quick reference\n\n| Field | Where to find it |\n|---|---|\n| Workshop ID | Numeric ID in the Workshop URL (e.g. `?id=2392709985`) |\n| Mod ID | On the Workshop description, listed as `Mod ID: ExampleMod` |\n| Map folder name | Listed only for map mods, e.g. `Map Folder: Bedford Falls` |\n\n## Step 1 — Stop your server before editing\n\nProject Zomboid rewrites both `servertest.ini` and `servertest_SandboxVars.lua` on shutdown. **If you edit while it's running, your changes get clobbered.** Stop the server from your panel first, then proceed.\n\n## Step 2 — Open servertest.ini in the file manager\n\nNavigate to:\n\n```\n\u002Fhome\u002Fcontainer\u002FZomboid\u002FServer\u002Fservertest.ini\n```\n\nIf you renamed your server, the file uses your custom name (e.g. `MyServer.ini`). Open it in the panel's built-in editor or via SFTP.\n\n## Step 3 — Add the WorkshopItems and Mods lines\n\nFind these two lines (they exist by default but are usually empty):\n\n```ini\nWorkshopItems=\nMods=\n```\n\nAdd your IDs separated by semicolons. Example with three mods (Common Sense, Brita's Weapon Pack, ModOptions):\n\n```ini\nWorkshopItems=2685168362;2900665603;2169435993\nMods=Common Sense;Brita;ModOptions\n```\n\nThe `WorkshopItems` line tells SteamCMD which mods to download. The `Mods` line tells the game which mods to actually load. Both must be filled in — and the order in `Mods=` controls load order.\n\n## Step 4 — Adding map mods\n\nMap mods need an extra line. The `Map=` field controls which map the world generates from. The default (Knox County) is `Muldraugh, KY`. To use Bedford Falls, for example:\n\n```ini\nWorkshopItems=2392709985\nMods=BedfordFalls\nMap=BedfordFalls;Muldraugh, KY\n```\n\nAlways end the `Map=` chain with `Muldraugh, KY` so vanilla map references still resolve.\n\n## Step 5 — Recommended mod load order\n\nMod conflicts in Project Zomboid are common. Use this load order in your `Mods=` line:\n\n1. Map mods\n2. Tile packs (e.g. `Tile Pack v1`)\n3. Frameworks (Common Sense, ModOptions, etc.)\n4. Vehicle mods\n5. Weapon and item mods\n6. UI and QoL mods last\n\n## Step 6 — Save, restart, and watch the console\n\nSave the file, then start the server. SteamCMD will download every Workshop ID listed. First-time downloads can take 5–15 minutes for a heavy modlist. Watch the console for lines like:\n\n```\nLOG  : General     , 1234567890, Mod \"BedfordFalls\" loaded.\n```\n\nIf you see `Mod \"X\" not found`, double-check the `Mod ID` matches the Workshop description **exactly** — it's case-sensitive.\n\n## Where mods get downloaded\n\nSteamCMD stores cached mods in:\n\n```\n\u002Fhome\u002Fcontainer\u002FZomboid\u002FWorkshop\u002F\n\u002Fhome\u002Fcontainer\u002FZomboid\u002Fsteamapps\u002Fworkshop\u002Fcontent\u002F108600\u002F\n```\n\nIf a mod won't update, deleting these folders forces a fresh re-download on next start.\n\n## Players need the same mods\n\nBoth the server and every connecting player need the same mods enabled. Players who join the server are prompted to subscribe to missing mods automatically — they just have to restart the game after subscribing.\n\n## Common errors and fixes\n\n**\"Mod not found in PZModFileSystem\"** — wrong Mod ID. Open the Workshop page, copy the ID from the description (not the title).\n\n**Server crashes on startup after adding a mod** — load order is wrong, or two mods conflict. Remove the mod and check its Workshop comments for compatibility issues.\n\n**Workshop downloads stuck at 0%** — SteamCMD authentication failed. Restart the server; it usually self-recovers on the second attempt.\n\n**Mod works in singleplayer but not multiplayer** — many mods need `servertest_spawnregions.lua` updates or have explicit \"SP only\" notes on Workshop.\n\n## FAQ\n\n**Do I need to restart the server every time I add a mod?**\nYes. Mod loading happens at boot only. Adding a mod live via `\u002Fchangeoption` does not work for mod fields.\n\n**Can I install mods from outside the Steam Workshop?**\nYes — drop the mod folder into `\u002Fhome\u002Fcontainer\u002FZomboid\u002Fmods\u002F` and add only the `Mod ID` (not the Workshop ID) to your `Mods=` line.\n\n**How many mods is too many?**\nMost B42 servers run 20–60 mods comfortably. Past 80 mods, expect 2× longer boot times and higher RAM usage. Use our [RAM calculator](\u002Ftools\u002Fproject-zomboid-ram-calculator) to plan accordingly.\n\n**Do mods affect server performance?**\nYes. Heavy gameplay mods (Brita's, vehicle expansions) add 1–3 GB RAM and can slow chunk loading. 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