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# How To Make A Private Server 7 Days To Die

Creating a private server in 7 Days to Die lets you control who joins, manage your own rules, and build a more personal survival experience. Whether you're playing with friends or testing mods solo, a private setup offers more security and freedom than public servers. It only takes a few quick steps to configure privacy settings.

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## What is a Private 7 Days To Die Server?

A private server is a dedicated instance of the 7 Days To Die game world that is only accessible to players you invite. Unlike public 7 Days to Die servers, you have full control over who joins, the game settings, and the overall experience. This ensures a consistent and secure environment for you and your chosen community.

## Making Your 7 Days To Die Server Private

To make a 7 Days To Die server private: 

* Access Your Server Control Panel.

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/8a9f43ed-2c1e-46b6-99b7-a3b8851f8367.png)

* Go to the server files and then to "serverconfig.xml" as shown in the image.

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/1f045922-d2ce-4d67-9a9e-c83c7f22c93b.png)

* Configure Server Settings for Privacy:

* Set the server to private/password-protected.

* To set the password, you must look for the "Serverpassword" option as shown in the image.

* By default it will not have a password.

    ![](https://images.surferseo.art/4333a6db-ded3-4d40-9169-935f9fe78b3a.png)

* Once you have entered the password, click on "Save Content" as shown in the image.

    ![](https://images.surferseo.art/f223d673-a75d-4c6d-bbe8-fe23f561e071.png)

* **Start Your Server:**

* Use the "Start" button in your control panel.

* **How Friends Connect:**

* Share the IP address and port of the server (e.g., 192.168.1.1:26900).

* Share the password with your friends.

## Still have some questions about making a private 7 Days To Die server? 

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