Build 42 for Project Zomboid introduced a native setting to show player coordinates. The display provides numeric X, Y, and Z values for character positioning on the world map. This built-in function replaces third-party mods required for location tracking in multiplayer sessions. Access to exact map data allows survivor groups to rendezvous and mark points of interest with precision.
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| Server Panel |
| Admin Menu |
How to Display Player Coordinates on a Project Zomboid Server (Panel)
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Go to the Files tab.
4. Find the following directory: /home/container/.cache/Server
5. Open [Save/Config Name].ini. The file is labeled based on the Save/Config Name in the Startup tab.
6. On the ShowCoordinates= line, change the value to true.
7. Press Save.
8. Start the server.
9. Player coordinates will be displayed in the lower-right corner in-game.
How to Display Player Coordinates on a Project Zomboid Server (Admin Menu)
1. Join the server as an admin.
2. Click the Admin icon.
3. Select See Server Options.
4. In the Filters bar, enter ShowCoordinates.
5. Hover over ShowCoordinates and click Change.
6. Choose true from the dropdown and hit Save.
7. Press Apply Changes.
8. Player coordinates will be displayed in the lower-right corner.