✅ Disable Lua debug hooks in your Server.ini (DebugLua=false)
✅ Ban the known cheat workshop IDs (ask in Discord for the current list)
✅ Run the anticheat_fix.lua script
✅ Use moderator rank, never admin
✅ Backup your sandbox_vars.config after every change
After wiping two corrupted servers, we found a three-layer solution that stops 99% of cheat menu exploits without breaking legitimate admin tools.
If you run a server, the "fixed" cheat menu is a godsend. Here are pro tips:
For the uninitiated, the Cheat Menu (originally by Star) is a popular UI mod that adds a floating toolbox to your screen. It allows you to:
In single-player, it’s a sandbox tool. In multiplayer, it’s traditionally been blocked because enabling cheats for one player would either crash the server or require admin status.
While cheats can enhance your experience in Project Zomboid, especially in a multiplayer context, it's crucial to do so responsibly. Ensure you're not disrupting the game for others and always follow server guidelines. For the most current and detailed instructions, consider consulting the game's official forums or documentation. cheat menu project zomboid multiplayer fixed
For players looking to manage their experience in Build 42 and beyond, finding a working "cheat menu" for Project Zomboid multiplayer can be a challenge due to frequent game updates. Most standard mods are designed for single-player, but "fixed" versions now exist specifically for administrators and authorized server users. The "Fixed" Solution: Cheat Menu Reloaded [B42 Fixed]
The most reliable "fixed" mod currently is Cheat Menu: Reloaded [B42 Fixed]. This version was specifically restructured to resolve issues where the menu would fail to appear or cause errors in multiplayer environments after recent game hotfixes. Key Features of the Fixed Version:
Multiplayer Compatibility: Unlike the original "Cheat Menu Phoenix" which does not support MP, this fixed version is visible and functional for server admins, GMs, and moderators on dedicated servers.
Character Tools: Includes standard toggles like God Mode, Ghost Mode, and Infinite Carry Weight.
Creative Mode: Allows for free building and moving objects without resources, which is essential for server events or fixing base-building errors. ✅ Disable Lua debug hooks in your Server
Item Spawner: A fixed UI for spawning any item in the game, including those from other installed mods. How to Install and Use in Multiplayer
To get the cheat menu working on a multiplayer server, you must have Admin or Moderator privileges. Normal players generally cannot access these menus to prevent griefing.
Server Setup: Subscribe to the Cheat Menu: Reloaded [B42 Fixed] on the Steam Workshop.
Enable on Server: Add the mod ID cheatmenu and workshop ID 3683918273 to your server’s .ini file settings.
Grant Admin Rights: In-game, the server owner must grant rights to users by typing /setaccesslevel "Username" admin (use quotes if the name has spaces). In single-player , it’s a sandbox tool
Access the Menu: Once rights are granted, right-click anywhere on the screen to see the red "Cheat Menu" entry. Alternative: Native Debug Mode
If you prefer not to use mods, Project Zomboid has a built-in Debug Mode that works in multiplayer for admins. Cheat Menu Phoenix [B42] [B41 Re-Up] - Steam Community
If you control the server (host or admin):
If you don’t control the server → No safe, working, fixed cheat menu exists for non-admins as of 2026.