Update your 7 Days to Die dedicated server to a newer version, or downgrade it to an older one, by swapping the server files in the Mod Manager of the GTX game panel. It takes a few clicks.
Take a full backup of your server files before you switch versions. A world generated on a different version may not be fully compatible, and some mods only work with certain versions. See How to backup your game server.
How to update or change your 7 Days to Die server version
- Stop the server with the STOP button and navigate to the Mod Manager.
- Find the version of the server that is installed and click the Uninstall button to uninstall it.
- Now find the version of the server you'd like to install and click the Install button.
- If required, make any changes to
serverconfig.xmlin the Configuration Files. Different versions can have different settings, so check them after switching. - Start the server with the START button.
First start: wait for the map to generate
The first start can take up to 1 hour for the map to be fully generated. Don't stop the server or the map will be corrupted and you'd need to start the generation again.
- Follow the progress by clicking the Web Console button.
- Whilst the world is generating you can ignore the messages
[GSM] GameSparks Connected. - Once the world is generated the server will say
GameServer.LogOn successful. Once it says this, the server is online. - Check the Activity and Stats button for more information and to see if your server is querying.
Want to skip the wait? Use a ready-made world: How to use the included PREGEN worlds.
Questions
How do I update my 7 Days to Die dedicated server?
Stop the server, open the Mod Manager, uninstall the server version that is installed and install the version you want. Check serverconfig.xml in Configuration Files, then start the server.
Can I downgrade my 7 Days to Die server to an older version?
Yes, the same way: uninstall the current version in the Mod Manager and install the older one. Your players need the same game version as the server to join.
Why is my server not online after changing version?
The first start can take up to 1 hour while the map generates. Don't stop the server. Watch the Web Console until it says GameServer.LogOn successful.
Want your own 7 Days to Die server? See 7 Days to Die server hosting.
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