1. Initial Setup
The server includes the default Project Zomboid template.
You can start it directly from the Pterodactyl dashboard.
If you plan to start fresh, delete all contents and reinstall using the Settings > Reinstall option.
2. Reinstalling the Server
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Access your panel and go to the server
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Open the File Manager and remove all files
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Go to Settings and click Reinstall
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Confirm the operation to restore the base template
3. Port Configuration
Your server has a dedicated primary port.
Open your servertest.ini configuration (or equivalent).
Replace the port value with the assigned one from the Network tab.
Default ports like 16261 should be changed unless explicitly assigned.
Only use Make Primary if you know what you're doing.
4. Common Issues
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Steam Lobby Problems: Caused by wrong port assignments
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File Corruption: Often from unclean shutdowns
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Incorrect Port in INI: Always match your
servertest.inito the assigned panel port
