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Discover where to find all your 7 Days to Die Darkness Falls game server features in ZapX—from configuration and files to backups → Learn more
10 November 20265 min read0 Views0 helpful
Introduction
You rented a 7 Days to Die: Darkness Falls game server from us and want to know where to find each feature in ZapX? This guide takes you through your server’s product management from start to finish—and shows you how much time integrated automation and AI assistance can save you in your day-to-day administration. ZapX automatically installs the Darkness Falls overhaul mod on your server, so you don’t have to install it yourself.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No. ZapX automatically installs the Darkness Falls overhaul mod on your server. Your fellow players will need the mod on their own PCs.
Open the Configuration tab. Under Startup parameters, you can set the server name, server password, player count, and world, among other options. You’ll find additional settings in serverconfig.xml.
Open the Files tab. Your saved games are in the Saves folder, and the Darkness Falls files are in the Mods folder.
Yes. The console shows your server’s live output and includes a command palette with autocomplete.
Yes, we back up your server automatically every day. With the ZapX Pass, you can also create, restore, and download custom backups.
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7 Days to Die: Darkness Falls
Controls
Overview
The Overview is your command center: server status, IP:port with one-click copying, and live CPU, RAM, disk, and network usage. Each resource tile has a direct "Upgrade" button in case you need more resources. Since your server supports live queries, you can also see current player information right on the dashboard, without any external tools.
Tip
If your server unexpectedly crashes, ZapX detects it automatically in the background and updates your overview on its own—you don’t need to manually reload the page to see the actual status.
Configuration
Searching through configuration files by hand is a thing of the past: under Configuration, AI automatically scans your server files, identifies the relevant settings, and presents them as easy-to-understand, topic-based form fields—with an explanation for each parameter. Critical values are specially marked with a "Caution" notice, so you don’t accidentally bring your server to a halt. If you prefer the classic approach, you can open the raw text view of the config file directly—all in the same view.
Under Startup parameters, you’ll find the key settings, such as the server name, server password, player count, and the world your server runs on. To learn which worlds Darkness Falls includes and what to keep in mind when changing them, see our Server Configuration guide.
After you save, ZapX will offer to restart the server so your changes take effect right away.
ZapX AI Agent
With the ZapX Pass, you have the ZapX AI Agent at your side—your personal on-demand server admin. In chat, it can read and analyze your console log, browse and edit files, manage backups, display or reset your FTP credentials, and suggest updates. You’ll be asked to confirm any action that changes your server before it happens—the AI Agent never acts on its own, so you always stay in full control.
Manage content
Files
The file manager under Files works like an FTP program right in your browser. Upload files with drag and drop, edit them online, rename them, or delete them. You’ll also find your SFTP credentials for external programs like FileZilla or WinSCP in the same tab, including one-click password rotation if you want to change them.
Here you’ll find, among other things, serverconfig.xml, the Saves folder containing your saved games, and the Mods folder where the Darkness Falls files are located.
Databases
Under Databases, you can create up to 5 MariaDB databases per server, view your credentials at a glance, open them directly in phpMyAdmin, or export the structure with one click. You can mark one database as primary. To delete a database, you’ll need to re-enter its name as a safety measure.
Operation and maintenance
Console
The Console shows your server’s live output in a real terminal. Here’s what makes it special: ZapX uses AI to automatically generate a command palette specifically for your game, organized into categories like administration, gameplay, or chat—with autocomplete as you type. If your server starts struggling because it’s running out of memory, the console detects it automatically and displays a clear warning with a recommended action.
Backups
We automatically back up your server every day, so you always have a recent backup without having to remember to create one yourself. With the ZapX Pass, you also get full control under Backups: create, restore, and download backups with one click. Each backup includes a complete version snapshot (game version, configuration), so you can return to exactly that state if needed. Restoring a backup includes a live progress indicator, and the server is stopped only briefly. With ZapX Pass Pro, your backups can even run automatically on your own schedule.
Tip
ZapX Pass Plus gives you 1, Pro gives you 3, and Max gives you 5 custom backup slots per server. See all the benefits on the ZapX Pass page. There’s also an account-wide storage limit for all backups of your services combined, daily backups included: 250 GB for Plus, 500 GB for Pro, and 1,000 GB for Max. If you need more, you can purchase additional backup storage on the ZapX Pass page.
Schedules
Under Schedules, you can automate recurring tasks: start, stop, or restart the server, create a backup (with ZapX Pass Pro or higher), or run a custom command. Choose from handy presets like "Every hour" or "Daily at 04:00" or set up your own schedule using a custom cron expression.
Statistics
Under Statistics, you can monitor your server’s resource usage. Choose a time range from 1 hour to 30 days and view CPU, RAM, disk, network traffic, and your player count in relation to your booked slots.
Activity
Activity keeps a complete log of what happens on your server—from starts and restarts to configuration changes, backups, and console commands. This lets you see exactly when changes were made.
DDoS Manager
The DDoS Manager displays incoming traffic in a live graph and lists past attacks with their time, duration, and peak bandwidth. ZapX automatically learns which ports and services belong to your server and filters traffic accordingly. If you have a dedicated IP address, you can even customize the protection.
Conclusion
You now know your way around every section of your 7 Days to Die Darkness Falls game server management in ZapX—from AI-powered configuration to automatic backups that have your back in the background. One important note: your fellow players also need Darkness Falls on their PCs. Find out how in our Connect to the Server guide. If you have any other questions, our support team is available every day! 🙂
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