How To Connect To Your Project Zomboid Server

This guide covers how to join your Project Zomboid server.

Favoriting Your Server In-Game (Recommended)

This is the recommended method to use when connecting to your Project Zomboid server.

1. Access the GhostCap Panel and copy your Server IP address from the sidebar.
2. Open Project Zomboid, in the main menu select Join > Favorites.
3. Paste your Server IP address into the IP field, then move the Port into the Port field. IP and Port should now look like this:
   • IP: YourIP (ex. 111.111.111.111)
   • Port: YourPort (ex. 27015)
4. Enter a Username and Password, then click Save.
5. Select your server and click Join Server.

Using Steam Browser Favorites

This is how to connect through the Steam browser.

1. Access the GhostCap Panel and copy your Server IP address from the sidebar.
2. Open Steam and at the top click View > Game Servers.
3. Click Favorites and select Project Zomboid as the game.
4. Click the Plus (+) icon and paste your Server IP address.
5. After selecting your server, click Connect and enter your server password if applicable.
6. Once in-game enter a Username and Password, then join your server.

Troubleshooting

I Can't Add My Server To In-Game Favorites

Double-check that you've entered all of the information correctly. Remember your Port must be separated from the IP field, following this example:

• IP: ServerIP (ex. 111.111.111.111)
• Port: YourPort (ex. 27015)

Here are the required fields, ensure that they all have information entered:

• IP
• Port
• Server Password (if applicable)
• Account Username
• Account Password