Console commands in Project Zomboid allow players to modify gameplay, troubleshoot issues, and access advanced features. Console commands offer significant advantages, including the ability to spawn items, alter character attributes, and manipulate the game world.
How to use commands in Project Zomboid?
Server Console
The server console is a powerful tool for server administrators to manage and control their Project Zomboid server. To access and use commands in the server console:
- Access the server console through the control panel of your hosting service or server management interface.
- Once in the console, type the desired command, prefixing it with a forward slash (/).
- Press Enter to execute the command.
Server console commands are used for server management tasks, such as kicking players, changing server settings, or spawning items for players. This method allows administrators to manage the server remotely and efficiently.
In-Game Chat
Players can also use certain commands directly in the game through the chat interface. To use commands in-game:
- Open the chat window (usually by pressing T or Enter).
- Type the command, starting with a forward slash (/).
- Press Enter to send the command.
In-game chat commands are used for player-specific actions or to communicate with administrators. The availability of commands may depend on the player’s permissions and whether they’re playing in singleplayer or multiplayer mode.
List of General Commands
General console commands are basic commands available to all players in both single-player and multiplayer modes. They provide essential functionality for game management and information retrieval.
| Command | Description | Syntax |
|---|---|---|
| help | Brings up the help menu | /help |
| save | Saves the current world | /save |
| quit | Saves and quits the server | /quit |
List of Multiplayer Commands
Multiplayer commands are specific to multiplayer environments, allowing players to interact with the server and other players. They include features for communication, player management, and basic server interactions.
| Command | Description | Syntax |
|---|---|---|
| players | Lists all connected players | /players |
| servermsg | Broadcast a message to all players | /servermsg “message” |
| changepwd | Changes your password | /changepwd “pwd” “newPwd” |
| releasesafehouse | Releases a safehouse you own | /releasesafehouse |
List of Admin Commands
Admin commands are for server administrators and moderators. These commands allow for user management, server configuration, and maintaining order in multiplayer environments. Use these commands responsibly to manage players, adjust server settings, and enforce rules.
| Command | Description | Syntax |
|---|---|---|
| adduser | Adds a new user to the whitelist | /adduser “user” “pwd” |
| addalltowhitelist | Adds all current users connected with a password to the whitelist | /addalltowhitelist |
| addusertowhitelist | Adds a single user connected with a password to the whitelist | /addusertowhitelist “user” |
| removeuserfromwhitelist | Removes a single user from the whitelist | /removeuserfromwhitelist “user” |
| banid | Bans a Steam ID | /banid “SteamID” |
| unbanid | Unbans a Steam ID | /unbanid “SteamID” |
| banuser | Bans a user | /ban “user” |
| unbanuser | Unbans a user | /unban “user” |
| grantadmin | Gives admin rights to a user | /grantadmin “user” |
| removeadmin | Removes admin rights from a user | /removeadmin “user” |
| kickuser | Kicks a user from the server | /kickuser “user” |
| setaccesslevel | Set the access/permission level of a player | /setaccesslevel “user” “[admin | moderator | overseer | gm | observer]” |
| voiceban | Ban a user from using the voice feature | /voiceban “user” [-true | -false] |
| changeoption | Changes a server option | /changeoption option=”newOption” |
| reloadoptions | Reloads server options | /reloadoptions |
| showoptions | Shows a list of current server options and values | /showoptions |
List of Rcon Commands
RCON (Remote Console) commands allow server administrators to manage the game server remotely. These commands provide powerful tools for manipulating game elements, player attributes, and server conditions without needing to be in-game. They are particularly useful for server management and addressing player issues from outside the game client.
| Command | Description | Syntax |
|---|---|---|
| additem | Gives an item to the player | /additem “user” “module.item” |
| addvehicle | Spawns a vehicle | /addvehicle “user” |
| addxp | Gives XP to a player | /addxp “user” “perk=XP” |
| teleport | Teleports to a player | /teleport “toUser” or /teleport “user” “toUser” |
| teleportto | Teleports to certain coordinates | /teleportto x,y,z |
| godmode | Makes a player invincible | /godmode “user” |
| invisible | Makes a player invisible to zombies | /invisible “user” |
| noclip | Allows a player to pass through solid objects | /noclip “user” |
List of Debug Commands
Debug commands are used to diagnose issues, monitor performance, and analyze game behavior. These commands provide insights into the game’s internal workings and can be valuable for troubleshooting or gathering detailed information about game processes.
| Command | Description | Syntax |
|---|---|---|
| sendpulse | Toggles sending server performance info to the client | /sendpulse |
| replay | Records and plays a replay for a moving player | /replay “user” [-record | -play | -stop] “filename” |
List of Cheat Commands
Cheat commands allow players to alter game mechanics, spawn items or events, and modify character attributes outside of normal gameplay. They are primarily used for testing, demonstration purposes, or you can enhance single-player gameplay with cheat menus.
| Command | Description | Syntax |
|---|---|---|
| additem | Gives an item to the player | /additem “user” “module.item” |
| addvehicle | Spawns a vehicle | /addvehicle “user” |
| addxp | Gives XP to a player | /addxp “user” “perk=XP” |
| godmode | Makes a player invincible | /godmode “user” |
| invisible | Makes a player invisible to zombies | /invisible “user” |
| noclip | Allows a player to pass through solid objects | /noclip “user” |
| createhorde | Spawns a horde near a player | /createhorde “number” |
| alarm | Sounds a building alarm at the admin’s position. Must be in a room | /alarm |
| chopper | Places a helicopter event on a random player | /chopper |
| gunshot | Makes a gunshot noise near the player | /gunshot |
| startrain | Starts rain on the server | /startrain |
| stoprain | Stops rain on the server | /stoprain |
List of Singleplayer Commands
Singleplayer commands are specifically designed for use in the singleplayer mode of Project Zomboid. They allow players to modify various aspects of their game, including spawning items, altering player abilities, and manipulating the game environment.
| Command | Description | Syntax |
|---|---|---|
| additem | Gives an item to the player | /additem “module.item” |
| addvehicle | Spawns a vehicle | /addvehicle |
| addxp | Gives XP to the player | /addxp “perk=XP” |
| godmode | Makes the player invincible | /godmode |
| invisible | Makes the player invisible to zombies | /invisible |
| noclip | Allows the player to pass through solid objects | /noclip |
| teleportto | Teleports to certain coordinates | /teleportto x,y,z |
| createhorde | Spawns a horde near the player | /createhorde “number” |
| alarm | Sounds a building alarm at the player’s position. Must be in a room | /alarm |
| chopper | Places a helicopter event on the player | /chopper |
| gunshot | Makes a gunshot noise near the player | /gunshot |
| startrain | Starts rain in the game | /startrain |
| stoprain | Stops rain in the game | /stoprain |