Deploy a 7 Days to Die server on the Game Panel

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Deploy a 7 Days to Die server on the Game Panel with automated installation, port configuration, and console connect steps.

Objective

The Game Panel lets you deploy a 7 Days to Die server with automated installation and port configuration.

This guide explains how to deploy and connect to a 7 Days to Die server on the Game Panel.

Requirements

Instructions

Step 1 — Access the Game Panel

Log in to your Game Panel. Go to the Game Servers section in the left-hand menu and click Add Game Server.

Game Servers section with Add Game Server button

Step 2 — Create a 7 Days to Die server

Select 7 Days to Die from the game list. A configuration window opens.

Selecting 7 Days to Die from the game list

Step 3 — Configure the 7 Days to Die server

Enter a Server Name (for example, 7 Days to Die Server). The required network ports are configured automatically during installation.

7 Days to Die installation form

You can expand Advanced settings to adjust options such as ports binding and resource limits. The defaults are suitable for most game servers.

Step 4 — Launch the installation

Click Install. The deployment starts automatically. Wait a few minutes while the image downloads and the server installs.

Step 5 — Monitor the installation

Click Log/Console to follow the installation progress in real time. The status shows Installing.

Step 6 — Verify the server is running

Check that the server status displays Running and that CPU/RAM activity is visible.

7 Days to Die server with Running status

Available actions:

  • Log/Console: Open the console to monitor startup and check logs if there are any issues.
  • Settings > Game Config: Access game settings.
7 Days to Die Game Config settings

Step 7 — Confirm installation is complete

The status changes to Running once the installation finishes.

Step 8 — Retrieve connection information

In the Connection column of the Game Servers list, copy your server's IP address and port.

Step 9 — Join your server in 7 Days to Die

To join from the game:

  1. Launch 7 Days to Die and click Join a Game.
  2. Paste the IP address and port from the Connection column.
  3. Click Connect.

Best practices

  • Configure permissions via User Administration.
  • Perform regular backups.
  • Customise your game settings.
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