How to Configure Sandbox Presets and Custom Codes on a 7 Days to Die Server

Since the 3.0 update, 7 Days to Die has introduced Sandbox Presets, allowing server owners to quickly select predefined gameplay settings or create fully customized configurations using a Sandbox Code.

The legacy difficulty settings in the serverconfig.xml file have been removed and replaced by these new Sandbox settings. Consequently, server owners upgrading from previous versions who wish to maintain their original settings on an existing world will need to manually replicate those legacy configurations within the new Sandbox options.

All GamingDeluxe servers include the official Sandbox Presets by default, making it easy to switch between different gameplay experiences without manually configuring dozens of individual settings.

This guide explains how to select a predefined Sandbox Preset or generate and apply a custom Sandbox Code to your server.

Important Notes Before Changing Sandbox Settings

 

Please read the following information before changing your Sandbox Settings:

• The default Sandbox Preset is Adventurer.
• Several game settings cannot be changed after a world has been created.
• Some settings can still be modified later using console commands.
• Example command: setgamepref BedrollDeadZoneSize 30

How to Load a Predefined Sandbox Preset

1. Stop your server.
2. Open the Configuration Files section in your game panel.
3. Edit the serverconfig.xml file using the Config Editor.
4. Scroll down to the Sandbox Settings section.
5. Select one of the available presets from the Sandbox Preset dropdown menu.

6. Save your changes.
7. Start your server.

How to Generate a Custom Sandbox Code

1. Launch 7 Days to Die and create a new game.
2. Open the Sandbox Options menu and configure the settings as desired.
3. Copy the generated Sandbox Code displayed on the left side of the screen.
4. In your game panel, open Configuration Files and edit serverconfig.xml using the Config Editor.
5. Under Sandbox Settings, select Custom Code from the Sandbox Preset dropdown and paste your Sandbox Code into the Custom Sandbox Code field.
6. Save your changes and start your server.

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