---
title: "Changing the Difficulty Settings for Your 7 Days to Die Server"
description: "Guide on how to change difficulty"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/196-changing-the-difficulty-settings-for-your-7-days-to-die-server
collection: "7 Days to Die"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# Changing the Difficulty Settings for Your 7 Days to Die Server

Guide on how to change difficulty

You can customise nearly every aspect of your **7 Days to Die** server through the **serverconfig.xml** file - including the game’s **difficulty level**. There are **six difficulty options**, each offering a different challenge and affecting both player and zombie damage.

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### Changing the Difficulty

To adjust your server’s difficulty level:

1.  Log in to your **ChipHead Panel** and **stop** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/RgZ49EsdQv0XLv9Bb7VHoRANRXkqeAqUx01BMSPipySjwT6sjMsPiSt1zQoD4DDeCCqa7Kc3Hly.png)
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613135709_0867.png)
    
2.  Navigate to **Game Config**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613135718_1109.webp)
    
3.  Click on **</>Raw** to access the **serverconfig.xml** file.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613135734_1503.png)
    
4.  Locate the setting **GameDifficulty**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/gdsdrLxVuCJEexy87CNO1lgerfIH25ASSsxRtaqdKpowINoqrH9kspBNEJNpXo3jnJFqVKtCHnY.png)
    
5.  Change its value to the number that matches your desired level (0–5).
    
6.  Click **Save**.
    
7.  **Start/restart your server**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613135757_8140.webp)
    

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> **Success:** **All set!** Your **7 Days to Die** server will now run at your chosen difficulty. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed scavenging experience or a brutal fight for survival, you can fine-tune the challenge easily with **ChipHead**.