---
title: "Configuring Friendly Fire and PVP Settings in 7 Days to Die"
description: "Guide on friendly fire and pvp configuration"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/195-configuring-friendly-fire-and-pvp-settings-in-7-days-to-die
collection: "7 Days to Die"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# Configuring Friendly Fire and PVP Settings in 7 Days to Die

Guide on friendly fire and pvp configuration

When hosting a **7 Days to Die** server, you may want to adjust the rules for **player versus player (PvP)** combat or **friendly fire**. You can easily customise how players interact in combat through your **ChipHead Panel**.

There are **four PvP modes** available:

<table data-id="e86353e1-011d-4cb1-9862-6ee537c7c6d1" style="min-width: 75px;"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px;"><col style="min-width: 25px;"><col style="min-width: 25px;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="a0b5b783-b7d8-40c6-b339-bbe422fa55b9"><strong>Value</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="ef95818d-6d30-46a5-a0ba-017728836d15"><strong>Mode</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="4228ce65-f903-4ffc-8485-0c8a6cb367fb"><strong>Description</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="6f591812-a033-4471-8fdf-4138d30b5191"><strong>0</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="276640b8-b75e-48ab-910b-9da0f343270b">No PvP</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="23833a0f-7a7a-49b3-90c5-e9dc75e0221a">Players cannot damage each other under any circumstances.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="82af3e1d-2322-42ef-92a0-fd475bac5b94"><strong>1</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="3355337b-3fd7-4cca-b4d6-26a83bcfb40f">PvP with allies only</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="ffb29dbd-23a8-4f25-8984-00527c83454b">Players can damage each other only if both are on each other’s <strong>Allies list</strong>.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="22fd9f5a-75a8-48d9-b3dc-b46ec9ebfc1b"><strong>2</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="07240ac9-2a0d-4bad-a0ba-4d8b7f9dbf09">PvP with strangers only</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="291aa0c3-b8c3-47f8-a220-6827db2dee26">Players can damage everyone <strong>except</strong> their allies.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="acfd4802-b123-4427-a115-98bfd411b732"><strong>3</strong></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="8b315a99-fe04-4fbc-9d2b-2817bd1cb71a">PvP with anyone</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="11e322c2-d51a-45bd-bc84-abf452b406e0">Players can damage anyone, regardless of ally status.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Adjusting PvP Settings

To change your server’s PvP mode:

1.  Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/QTQZfv04CJqHKrW3b5UgXxe0lSlDjeCBObrPuySkc05MpzzLYPDrcDm8XcqknLrrAogLirqDoVu.png)
    
2.  Navigate to **Game Config**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613135412_0094.webp)
    
3.  Click on **</>Raw** to access the **serverconfig.xml** file.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613135443_7405.png)
    
4.  Locate the line that says `PlayerKillingMode`.
    
5.  Set the value to your preferred PvP mode (0–3).
    
6.  Click **Save**.
    
7.  **Start/restart your server**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613135522_2699.webp)
    

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> **Success:** **Done!** Your **7 Days to Die** server will now use your chosen PvP or friendly fire settings. Whether you prefer peaceful cooperation or full-on chaos, you can tailor the experience for your players right from your **ChipHead** dashboard.