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How to Set Up a 7 Days to Die Server on AnonVM – Step-by-Step Guide

7 Days to Die is an intense survival game combining first-person shooter, survival horror, and RPG elements. Hosting your own dedicated server gives you control and an uninterrupted experience with friends. By using AnonVM’s offshore VPS hosting, you gain security, privacy, and strong performance, ideal for managing a demanding game server.

Why Choose AnonVM for Your 7 Days to Die Server?

AnonVM provides offshore VPS hosting, designed to support the high resource needs of multiplayer servers like 7 Days to Die. With high uptime, robust security, and flexible plans, AnonVM ensures smooth, uninterrupted gameplay.

Step 1: Choose an Appropriate VPS Plan on AnonVM

7 Days to Die recommends at least 4GB of RAM and a quad-core CPU for multiplayer.

1. Go to AnonVM’s website and browse VPS plans.
2. Select a VPS plan with sufficient RAM and CPU for optimal performance.
3. Complete the setup process, keeping your login information secure.

Step 2: Connect to Your VPS via SSH

After setting up your VPS, connect to it to start the server setup.

1. Open a terminal (or PuTTY if on Windows).
2. Connect to your VPS with:
    

   ssh username@your-server-ip
3. Enter your password to gain access.

Step 3: Update Your VPS and Install Required Packages

Ensure your VPS is ready by updating it and installing essential tools.

1. Update the system:
    

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
2. Install necessary packages like wget and screen:
    

   sudo apt install wget screen -y

Step 4: Install SteamCMD

SteamCMD is needed to download and manage 7 Days to Die server files.

1. Create a directory for SteamCMD and navigate into it:
    

   mkdir ~/steamcmd && cd ~/steamcmd
2. Download and extract SteamCMD:
    

   wget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz tar -xvzf steamcmd_linux.tar.gz

Step 5: Download and Install the 7 Days to Die Server

Using SteamCMD, you’ll now install the 7 Days to Die server files.

1. Run SteamCMD:
    

   ./steamcmd.sh
2. Log in anonymously to download the server files:
    

   login anonymous
3. Install the 7 Days to Die server:
    

   force_install_dir ~/7days_server app_update 294420 validate
4. Exit SteamCMD once the download is complete:
    

   quit

Step 6: Configure the 7 Days to Die Server

Before starting the server, customize its settings to fit your preferences.

1. Open the server configuration file:
    

   nano ~/7days_server/serverconfig.xml
2. Modify key settings such as ServerName, ServerPassword, MaxPlayers, and GameWorld to personalize your server experience.
3. Save and close the file by pressing Ctrl + X, then Y to confirm.

Step 7: Start the 7 Days to Die Server

With everything set, you’re ready to launch your server!

1. Navigate to the server directory:
    

   cd ~/7days_server
2. Start a new screen session to keep the server running in the background:
    

   screen -S 7days_server
3. Launch the server:
    

   ./7DaysToDieServer.x86_64 -configfile=serverconfig.xml -logfile output.log -quit -batchmode -nographics -dedicated
4. Detach from the screen session by pressing Ctrl + A, then D, which will keep the server running.

Step 8: Connect to Your 7 Days to Die Server

Once your server is up, you can join it from the game client.

1. Launch 7 Days to Die on your PC.
2. Go to Join a Game, then use the Server IP and Server Port to connect.

Optional: Set Up the Server as a System Service

To automatically start the server after a VPS reboot, set it up as a system service.

1. Create a service file:
   sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/7days.service
2. Add the following configuration:
   ini

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   [Unit] Description=7 Days to Die Server After=network.target [Service] Type=simple User=youruser ExecStart=/home/youruser/7days_server/7DaysToDieServer.x86_64 -configfile=serverconfig.xml -logfile output.log -quit -batchmode -nographics -dedicated WorkingDirectory=/home/youruser/7days_server Restart=on-failure [Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target
3. Enable and start the service:
    

   sudo systemctl enable 7days sudo systemctl start 7days

Conclusion

Hosting a 7 Days to Die server on AnonVM ensures you have control, privacy, and stable performance, allowing you to enjoy the game with friends in a secure environment. With AnonVM, you can count on reliable, high-speed gameplay on your offshore VPS