Fix 7 Days to Die Dedicated Server Not Showing
server not showingnot visible in server browsercan't connectA 7 Days to Die server that won't show is usually ports, the visibility setting, or EAC. Here's the fix — and the direct-connect that always works.
Open the ports
7DTD needs a small range. Open/forward these to the server:
26900/tcp server
26900-26903/udp game trafficSet server visibility
In serverconfig.xml, make sure visibility is public so it lists:
<property name="ServerVisibility" value="2"/>
<!-- 2 = public, 1 = friends only, 0 = hidden -->EAC and modded servers
If your server is modded, EasyAntiCheat will block players. Disable EAC on both the server config and have players launch without EAC, or they'll be kicked.
Connect directly
The browser is slow and filtered. Skip it: in 7DTD → Join a Game → Connect to IP, and enter server-ip:26900.
The in-game browser hides servers by ping/region and max results. If it "isn't there", widen the filters or just connect by IP.
Open 26900 (tcp+udp range), set ServerVisibility=2, mind EAC, and connect by IP. That gets everyone in.
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Frequently asked questions
What ports does a 7 Days to Die server use?
TCP 26900 plus UDP 26900–26903. All of them should be open and forwarded for the server to be reachable and listed in the browser.
Why can't players join my modded 7DTD server?
EasyAntiCheat blocks most mods. For a modded server, disable EAC in the server config and have players join with EAC turned off, or they'll be kicked on connect.
How do I connect to a 7DTD server by IP?
From the main menu choose Join a Game → Connect to IP and enter the server IP with port 26900. This bypasses the region-filtered browser.
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