Commands
7 Days To Die 1.0 Console Commands
Updated for 7 Days to Die 1.0/A21+ dedicated servers. This is the quick reference we keep for running community servers and Supercraft-hosted worlds.
Fair warning: leaning on the console for gameplay can erase tension and progression - use it sparingly outside of admin work.
What the console does
The command console started as a dev tool. Players and server admins can still use it to fetch stats, change settings, spawn items/entities, and moderate multiplayer sessions (kick/ban/teleport). Most actions work on both local and dedicated servers; a few are server-only (loglevel, shutdown).
How to open the console
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PC single-player/co-op: press F1 or
~(tilde/backquote). -
Regional keys:
"(US),@(EU),Ö/Ø/F2(Nordic),Ñ(ES). -
Dedicated server: run commands in the server terminal, via Telnet/web console, or from your host's dashboard (Supercraft: Services → Console tab).
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Use
helporhelp <command>to see syntax and aliases in-game.
Entering commands (syntax tips)
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Commands can be case-sensitive; match item/quest/entity IDs exactly.
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Square brackets
[]mean optional arguments; angle brackets<>are required. -
Many commands have shortcuts (
lpforlistplayers,dmfordebugmenu). -
Auto-complete (Tab) helps pull item names, POIs, and entity IDs.
Permission levels and admins
Lower numbers have more power (0 = full admin, 1000 = regular player).
lpi # List entity/steam IDs for online players
admin add <steamId|entityId|playerName> <level> # Grant admin / set permission level
admin remove <steamId|entityId|playerName> # Remove admin entry
admin list # Show admin/permission entries
cp add <command> <level> # Restrict a command to a level (0-2000)
cp remove <command>
cp list
Recommended levels: 0–50 (owners), 100–200 (mods), 1000 (everyone else).
High-usage admin commands (1.0 safe set)
| Command | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|
| help [command] | Lists commands or shows syntax for one command. | help ban |
| saveworld | Force-save the map before restarts or chunk edits. | saveworld |
| shutdown <seconds> "<reason>" | Schedule a clean shutdown. | shutdown 60 "Quick restart" |
| version | Print build/version info for troubleshooting. | version |
| mem | Dump memory usage to the console log. | mem |
Player management
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| lpi | Show entity IDs + SteamIDs for online players. | lpi |
| lp / listplayers | List connected players with ping/position. | lp |
| kick <id|name> "<reason>" | Remove a player with a note. | kick 171 "Restarting server" |
| ban add <id|name> <minutes> [reason] | Ban; 0 minutes = permanent. | ban add 76561198000000000 120 "Cheating" |
| ban remove <id|name> | Lift a ban. | ban remove 76561198000000000 |
| ban list | Show bans with expiry. | ban list |
| teleportplayer <target> <x> <y> <z> | Teleport a player to coordinates. | teleportplayer 171 -550 72 430 |
| teleportplayer <target> <otherPlayer> | Move one player to another. | teleportplayer 171 198 |
| givequest <questId> | Grant a quest to the local player. | givequest buried_supplies_T2 |
| giveself <itemName> [quality] [count] | Spawn items for yourself. Item names match XML IDs. | giveself ak47 6 1 |
| spawnentity <playerId> <entityId> | Spawn an entity near a player (useful for testing). | spawnentity 171 22 |
| listents | List entities currently in the world. | listents |
| listlandclaim (llp) | Show land-claim blocks with owners/coords. | llp |
| whitelist add/remove/list <id|name|steamId> | Manage whitelist entries. | whitelist add 7656119... |
World and time controls
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| gettime | Show the current day/time. | gettime |
| settime <day> <HHMM> | Set the in-game day/time (use with caution; back up first). | settime 14 0730 |
| weather fog/rain/wind <0-1> | Force weather values; weather reset returns to normal. | weather fog 0 |
| chunkreset <x> <z> <radius> | Regenerate chunks from the world seed (save first). | chunkreset 0 0 1 |
| spawnairdrop | Trigger an airdrop event immediately. | spawnairdrop |
| spawnsupplycrate | Drop a supply crate at your position. | spawnsupplycrate |
| spawnwh | Spawn a wandering horde at a distance. | spawnwh |
| spectrum <biome|bloodmoon|rainy|snowy...> | Force a lighting spectrum. | spectrum bloodmoon |
Server prefs, diagnostics, and messaging
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| say <message> | Send a server-wide chat message. | say Restart in 2 minutes |
| loggamestate <tag> [true/false] | Dump memory/entities/threads to the log (server or client). | loggamestate RESTART false |
| setgamepref <pref> <value> | Set a game preference (see getgamepref). | setgamepref ZombiesRun 0 |
| setgamestat <stat> <value> | Set a game stat (see getgamestat). | setgamestat LandClaimExpiryTime 10 |
| settempunit c/f | Change temperature units. | settempunit c |
Debug and build tools
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| dm | Toggle debug mode (god/fly, teleport gun, extra UI). | dm |
| cm | Toggle the creative menu. | cm |
| poisearch <text> | Search for POIs by name (A21+). | poisearch trader |
| exportprefabs | Dump loaded prefab names to disk. | exportprefabs |
| exportitemicons | Export item icons for reference. | exportitemicons |
| listthreads (lt) | List server threads (useful for profiling). | lt |
| debugmenu on/off (dm) | Toggle debug UI outside the main toggle. | debugmenu on |
| showspecular/showclouds/shownormals | Visual debug for materials and weather layers. | showspecular |
Tips for reliable command use
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Run
saveworldbeforesettime, chunk resets, or big spawns. -
Use
tabauto-complete for item/entity IDs and quest names. -
Entity IDs change on reconnect; rely on SteamIDs for bans and admin entries.
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Keep dangerous commands (teleports, chunkreset, spawnentity) at permission level 0–50.
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Some commands differ between Alpha-era guides and 1.0 - if
help <command>returns nothing, it likely changed or was removed.
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