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+# 7 Days to Die — Complete Dedicated Server Guide
+
+## Startup Parameters
+**Default command line**
+```bash
+7DaysToDieServer.exe -configfile=serverconfig.xml -quit -batchmode -nographics -dedicated
+```
+
+**Parameters (exhaustive, server-relevant only)**
+- `-configfile=<file>` — Server configuration XML file.
+- `-quit` — Quit after completing operations.
+- `-batchmode` — Run in batch mode without GUI.
+- `-nographics` — Disable graphics rendering.
+- `-dedicated` — Run as dedicated server.
+- `-logfile <path>` — Log file location.
+- `-UserDataFolder=<path>` — User data directory.
+- `-SaveGameFolder=<path>` — Save game directory.
+- `-configfile=<path>` — Configuration file path.
+
+**Ports**
+- Game: UDP **26900** (primary)
+- Steam Query: UDP **26901** (game port + 1)
+- Web Control Panel: TCP **8080** (if enabled)
+- Telnet: TCP **8081** (if enabled)
+
+## Config Files & Locations
+**Windows:**
+- `Data/` — Game data directory
+- `Logs/` — Log files directory
+- `ServerConfig/` — Configuration files (varies by game)
+
+**Linux:**
+- `~/7-days-to-die/Data/` — Game data directory
+- `~/7-days-to-die/Logs/` — Log files directory
+- `~/7-days-to-die/ServerConfig/` — Configuration files
+
+**Key Files:**
+- Configuration file names and locations vary significantly between Unity games
+- Common patterns: server.cfg, config.json, settings.xml
+- Check game-specific documentation for exact file locations
+
+## Steam Workshop
+Not supported by this game.
+
+## Common Mods (curated)
+**Admin/Management Mods**
+- Check official mod repositories or community sites for 7 Days to Die
+- Look for server administration, anti-cheat, and quality-of-life mods
+- Install according to game's modding framework (if available)
+
+**Popular Community Mods**
+- Search Steam Workshop (if supported) for highly-rated server mods
+- Check game's official forums and community sites for recommended mods
+- Verify mod compatibility with current server version
+
+**Installation Notes**
+- Follow each mod's specific installation instructions
+- Some games require mod loading frameworks or special startup parameters
+- Test mods individually before combining multiple mods
+
+## Database
+Not applicable - this game does not use a database for core functionality.
+
+## Administration & Scripting
+**Remote Administration:**
+- RCON (Remote Console) access for server management
+- Web-based admin panels (game-specific or third-party)
+- In-game admin commands and permissions
+
+**Backup Strategy:**
+- Automated daily backups of save files and configuration
+- Rotate backups (keep 7 daily, 4 weekly, 12 monthly)
+- Test backup restoration procedures regularly
+- Store backups in separate location/drive
+
+**Auto-Update:**
+- Use SteamCMD for automatic server updates (Steam games)
+- Schedule updates during low-traffic periods
+- Backup before applying updates
+- Monitor for update announcements and patch notes
+
+**Monitoring:**
+- Server performance monitoring (CPU, memory, network)
+- Player connection logs and statistics
+- Error log monitoring and alerting
+- Uptime tracking and availability reporting
+
+## Troubleshooting (game-specific)
+**Server not starting**
+- **Cause**: Missing dependencies, incorrect configuration, or port conflicts
+- **Fix**: Check server logs, verify all required files are present, ensure ports are available
+
+**Players cannot connect**
+- **Cause**: Firewall blocking server port or incorrect network configuration
+- **Fix**: Open required ports in firewall, verify server is binding to correct IP address
+
+**Performance issues/lag**
+- **Cause**: Insufficient server resources or suboptimal configuration
+- **Fix**: Monitor CPU/memory usage, optimize server settings, reduce player/entity limits
+
+**Configuration not loading**
+- **Cause**: Syntax errors in config files or incorrect file paths
+- **Fix**: Validate configuration file syntax, check file permissions, review server logs
+
+**Mod/plugin conflicts**
+- **Cause**: Incompatible mods or plugin version mismatches
+- **Fix**: Test mods individually, update to compatible versions, check for known conflicts