Project Zomboid server manager - HaruHost

Project Zomboid Server Manager

Set up and manage your self-hosted Project Zomboid dedicated server on Windows with an intuitive UI for mods, configuration, and live console control, so you can handle Project Zomboid server hosting on your own hardware instead of relying only on rented game hosting.

WHAT MAKES HARUHOST GSM SPECIAL

Interactive, Powerful Server Management

A clean, modern experience with smart automation and visuals that show exactly how HaruHost GSM runs your Project Zomboid server.

Custom mod install UI

HaruHost provides a shared Project Zomboid mod manager between servers so you can install Steam Workshop content with a focused, game-aware UI instead of editing text files.

  • Search Steam Workshop items by name and add them in a few clicks
  • Automatically pulls all associated modIds for a selected Workshop item
  • Reorder, add, or remove mod IDs and Workshop item IDs directly in the UI
Project Zomboid mod manager in HaruHost with Workshop search and mod ID list

Custom server settings UI

The Auto Config UI replaces raw servertest.ini editing with grouped controls for the settings Project Zomboid server owners actually tweak day to day.

  • Set core identity and access in one place, including server name, description, passwords, whitelist behavior, and welcome message
  • Tune gameplay and safety with toggles for PVP, per-player safety, safehouses, sleep, and loot respawn rules
  • Control communication, moderation, and anti-cheat via global chat, positional voice chat, ping limits, and fast-movement checks
  • Adjust server performance and stability with JVM memory sliders, ZGC, extra JVM/game arguments, and login queue controls
Project Zomboid Auto Config UI in HaruHost with grouped server options

Interactive server console

The interactive console keeps your Project Zomboid server output and commands in one place so you can see what is happening and react immediately.

  • Stream live game server logs in a dedicated console view
  • Send commands directly to the server without leaving HaruHost
  • See command results and responses inline in the log stream
Project Zomboid interactive console in HaruHost showing logs and command input

Server logs

Get a clear, per-server view of what your Project Zomboid instance is doing, with live logs that make troubleshooting and moderation easier.

  • Per-server logging focused on your Project Zomboid instance
  • Real-time output to see events as they happen
  • Filter and inspect entries when you are chasing down an issue

Windows firewall helper

Avoid guesswork and scripts when opening ports. HaruHost can generate the correct inbound firewall rules for your Project Zomboid server.

  • Guided helper that creates inbound rules for the right ports
  • No manual PowerShell or rule screens to click through
  • Status and feedback so you know rules are in place

UPNP port forwarding

If your router supports UPNP, HaruHost can set up port mappings so friends can reach your Project Zomboid server without manual router configuration.

  • Automatic UPNP mappings for your server ports
  • Detects whether your router supports UPNP and shows status
  • Simple toggles so you can enable or disable mappings as needed

Discord webhooks

Keep your community in the loop with Discord notifications tied to your Project Zomboid server status and player activity.

  • Free status webhook that reports when the server goes online or offline
  • Premium webhooks that announce player joins and leaves with rich embeds
  • Reusable templates you can share across multiple HaruHost game servers

Automated crash recovery

Let HaruHost watch your Project Zomboid server for crashes and automatically restart it so your players are not left waiting.

  • Detects when the server process has crashed or stopped unexpectedly
  • Automatically restarts the Project Zomboid server to reduce downtime
  • Toggle crash recovery on or off per server as needed
Automated crash recovery configuration in HaruHost

Ready to power up your Project Zomboid server?

Download HaruHost to explore Project Zomboid-specific tools for mods, configuration, and live console control as they roll out.

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