How do I connect to my Darkness Falls server?

Click Join a Game in the main menu. Find your server in the list, or click Connect to IP and enter the IP address and port shown under Overview in ZapX.

Can console players join my Darkness Falls server?

No. Crossplay requires Easy Anti-Cheat, but Darkness Falls runs without EAC. The server is intended only for PC players with the mod installed.

7 Days to Die Darkness Falls: Connect to the Server

Q: How do I start 7 Days to Die without EAC?

In your game folder, start 7DaysToDie.exe instead of 7DaysToDie_EAC.exe. The mod files won't load if EAC is enabled.

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Introduction

Want to fight off the night with your friends on your own 7 Days to Die: Darkness Falls game server, but aren't sure how to join it? No worries, we've got you covered! Unlike the regular version of 7 Days to Die, every Darkness Falls player needs to install the mod on their own PC. We'll show you how to install the mod, what to check when it comes to the version, and how to join your server.

7 Days to Die Darkness Falls: Connect to the Server

Requirements

A few things need to be in place before you can connect:

You and your friends need 7 Days to Die on Steam (PC).
Game version 1.4 must be installed on your PCs, because Darkness Falls V6 is only compatible with this version. Your server also runs version 1.4.
Every player needs Darkness Falls in the exact version running on your server. The current version is 6.0.0.20.
The game must be started without Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC). Darkness Falls is not compatible with EAC.
Your server must be fully started. You can check whether it has finished loading in the Console.

Info

You can see which version of Darkness Falls is installed on your server in the Files tab, in the ModInfo.xml file in the Mods/0-DarknessFallsCore folder, under the Version entry.

Step 1: Select game version 1.4

If you have a different version of 7 Days to Die installed, switch to version 1.4 in Steam:

Right-click 7 Days to Die in your Steam Library and select Properties.
Open the Betas section and select version v1.4.
Wait for Steam to switch the game to this version.

Step 2: Install Darkness Falls on your PC

Darkness Falls is provided directly by its developer, KhaineGB, through the official repository:

Open the Darkness Falls V6 repository, click the three dots in the top-right corner, and select Download as Zip.
Open the downloaded DarknessFallsV6.zip file with an extraction program such as 7-Zip. You'll find the Mods folder inside.
In Steam, right-click 7 Days to Die, select Properties, then Installed Files and Browse. Your game folder will open.
Rename the existing Mods folder in your game folder or delete it if you don't need any other mods in it.
Copy the Mods folder from the ZIP file into your game folder.

Tip

You can also install and launch Darkness Falls using the 7D2D Mod Launcher. Make sure all players are using the same version of Darkness Falls as your server.

Step 3: Start the game without EAC

You'll find two programs in your game folder: 7DaysToDie.exe and 7DaysToDie_EAC.exe. Start the game using 7DaysToDie.exe, without Easy Anti-Cheat. With EAC enabled, the mod files won't load and you won't be able to join your Darkness Falls server.

Step 4: Connect to the server

You can find your server details in ZapX under Overview: the IP address, port, and your server's status. You can set the server name in the Configuration tab, under Startup Parameters, in the Server Name field. By default, it's called ZAP Darkness Falls Server.

Click Join a Game in the game's main menu. You have two options:

Using the server list: Search for your server's name and join it.
Connecting directly via IP: Click Connect to IP at the bottom and enter the IP address and port shown under Overview.

If you've set a server password, the game will ask you to enter it.

Info

When starting a new world, your server takes significantly longer to start the first time because it needs to generate the world. If the server doesn't appear yet, wait a moment and check the Console to see whether it has finished loading.

Possible issues and solutions

Connection is refused or drops during loading

In almost all cases, the game version or mod version doesn't match. Check that 7 Days to Die 1.4 and Darkness Falls 6.0.0.20 are installed on your PC and that you started the game without EAC. All players must have the exact same mod files as the server.

Server isn't visible in the list

First, check in the Console whether your server has fully started. If Server Visibility is set to 0, your server won't appear in the list. In that case, use Connect to IP or set the value to 2 (public).

Console players can't join

Crossplay with consoles isn't possible with Darkness Falls because crossplay requires Easy Anti-Cheat, while Darkness Falls runs without EAC. Your server is intended only for PC players with the mod installed.

Still can't find a solution or need help?

Still having problems after troubleshooting? Take a look at our guide to Common Issues. If that doesn't help, our support team is here for you every day. Simply start a Support Chat in your ZapX customer account and describe your issue in as much detail as possible. We'll look into it as soon as possible and help you resolve it!

Conclusion

Congratulations! If you've followed all the steps successfully, you should now be connected to your Darkness Falls server. Our Server Configuration guide explains how to adjust the world, player count, and other settings. If you have any other questions or need help, our support team is available every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Every player needs the exact version of Darkness Falls running on your server (currently 6.0.0.20) and must start the game without Easy Anti-Cheat.

Darkness Falls V6 is only compatible with 7 Days to Die 1.4. If you have a different version installed, select v1.4 under Properties > Betas in Steam.

In your game folder, start 7DaysToDie.exe instead of 7DaysToDie_EAC.exe. The mod files won't load if EAC is enabled.

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