🧟‍♂️ PZColab

Run a free Project Zomboid dedicated server on Google Colab — no VPS, no port forwarding, no credit card.

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Why PZColab?

• Zero infrastructure cost — the server runs on Colab's free tier.
• Works on Build 42 (stable) and Build 41 (legacy) — pick the version at install.
• Automatic installation with SteamCMD and 6 GB memory tuning for Colab.
• Persistent worlds — saves and configs live on your Google Drive.
• Easy mods — paste Workshop URLs or whole Steam collections; the notebook detects each mod's real ID automatically.
• Public address via the built-in Playit.gg tunnel — friends join in seconds.
• Crash watchdog, clean shutdown, live console, saves backup and log diagnostics.

Quick start

1. Open PZ_Colab_EN.ipynb in Google Colab (button above).
2. Run Cell 1 — choose the game version, installs the server and mounts Drive.
3. Run Cell 2 — claim your persistent Playit.gg tunnel (first time only).
4. Run Cell 3 — the server starts; share the IP/port Playit assigns you.

📖 View the full documentation on GitHub · 🇪🇸 Español

PZColab is an open-source (MIT) community project and is not affiliated with The Indie Stone or Google.
Project Zomboid is a registered trademark of The Indie Stone.