Corallium Studios
SteamFree template

7 Days to Die Dedicated Server

This free NautilusControl template sets up a 7 Days to Die dedicated server on ports 26900, 26901, 26902, 26903 with 8 GB of RAM recommended. This page covers the ports to open, hardware requirements, the Docker image and step-by-step setup.

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  • Version v1.0.0
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  • By Corallium Studios

7 Days to Die at a glance

Category
Steam (Steam dedicated server)
Docker image
steamcmd/steamcmd:latest
Default version
latest
Ports
26900/TCP/UDP, 26901/TCP/UDP, 26902/TCP/UDP, 26903/TCP/UDP
RAM
8 GB
CPU
4 cores
Disk
15 GB
Console
Interactive console (stdin)
Steam game
Yes
Steam app ID
294420
Template version
v1.0.0

7 Days to Die server ports

A 7 Days to Die dedicated server built from this template listens on these 4 ports. Open them in your firewall so players and clients can connect.

PortProtocolUsed for
26900TCP/UDPGame
26901TCP/UDPGame 2
26902TCP/UDPGame 3
26903TCP/UDPGame 4
Ubuntu firewall (ufw)
sudo ufw allow 26900
sudo ufw allow 26901
sudo ufw allow 26902
sudo ufw allow 26903

7 Days to Die server requirements

8 GBRAM
4 coresCPU
15 GBDisk

These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it for more players, mods or plugins.

Run 7 Days to Die in Docker

The template uses the steamcmd/steamcmd:latest image, default version latest. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:

Pull the image
docker pull steamcmd/steamcmd:latest
Start command
./startserver.sh -configfile=serverconfig.xml

The game files are installed with SteamCMD (app ID 294420). NautilusControl runs it for you on first start.

Files and folders

  • /data/server — Server
  • /data/save — Save
  • /data/logs — Logs

How to set up a 7 Days to Die dedicated server with NautilusControl

  1. Install NautilusControl

    Install the NautilusControl panel and agent on the machine that will run the server. The installation guide covers it, and the 14-day free trial includes 1 node and 5 servers.

  2. Import the 7 Days to Die template

    Download this template (a single JSON file) with the button above, then open Templates in NautilusControl and choose Import JSON.

  3. Create the server

    Create a new container and pick 7 Days to Die. NautilusControl pulls steamcmd/steamcmd:latest and creates the folders for you.

  4. Open the ports

    Allow ports 26900, 26901, 26902, 26903 through your firewall, and forward them on your router if people connect from outside your network.

  5. Start it

    Press Start and follow the startup log in the panel, then use the interactive console (stdin) for commands.

7 Days to Die FAQ

What ports does a 7 Days to Die server use?

This template uses ports 26900 (Game), 26901 (Game 2), 26902 (Game 3), 26903 (Game 4). Open them in your firewall and forward them on your router if players connect from outside your network.

How much RAM does a 7 Days to Die server need?

The template recommends 8 GB of RAM, 4 cores, 15 GB of disk space. Increase it for more players, mods or plugins.

Can I run 7 Days to Die in Docker?

Yes. The template uses the Docker image steamcmd/steamcmd:latest. NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.

Is the 7 Days to Die template free?

Yes. Every template in the Corallium Studios library is free to download. You need NautilusControl to deploy it; there is a 14-day free trial.