¶ Common Project Zomboid Mod Errors and How to Fix Them
Mods significantly enhance your Project Zomboid gameplay, but sometimes errors occur. A common issue players encounter is when Steam Workshop mods fail to download on the server, resulting in crashes. Here's how you can quickly resolve this error:
¶ Steam Workshop Mods Fail to Download ("DownloadPending -> Fail ID" Error)
If your server shows the error message "DownloadPending -> Fail ID" and crashes when trying to download Steam Workshop mods, follow these easy steps to fix it:
Example of the error:
¶ Step-by-Step Fix:
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Stop Your Server
- Log into your Nitro Panel and click Stop to shut down your Project Zomboid server.
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Delete the
appworkshop.acfFile- Navigate to Files → Steamapps/Workshop.
- Locate and delete the file named
appworkshop.acf.
⚠️ Warning:
Double-check that you're deleting theappworkshop.acffile located specifically inside the Workshop folder.
Do NOT delete the similarly named file in the Steamapps main folder by mistake. -
Remove the
108600Folder from Content- Next, navigate to Steamapps/Workshop/Content.
- Delete the folder named
108600. This folder contains Project Zomboid mod files that failed to download properly.
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Restart Your Server
- Go back to the Dashboard in the Nitro Panel.
- Click Start to relaunch your server. Mods will re-download automatically upon server startup.
¶ Need More Help?
If you run into any further issues or have additional questions, don't hesitate to:
- Open a support ticket through your EVLBOX customer portal.
- Join our support Discord for real-time assistance from our community and team.
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