This is the critical step. If you are the server admin:
If you are not the admin, you cannot use cheat menus unless the server already has them installed and enabled.
Once in the game:
When the community talks about the "best" cheat menu for multiplayer, one name stands above the rest.
Mod Name: Filibuster Rhymes' Used Car & Cheat Menu cheat menu project zomboid multiplayer best
While the name suggests it is just for cars (which it is excellent for), this mod contains a comprehensive "Cheats" tab that is widely considered the gold standard for multiplayer administration and casual play.
A common complaint with cheat menus in MP is "Input Lag". When you open NecroForge, the game freezes for 2-3 seconds. This is normal. Because the menu has to scan the entire game's database of items, tiles, and NPCs (in Build 42), the initial load is heavy. This is the critical step
Pro Tip: Open NecroForge once immediately upon logging into the server. Let the "Pre-loading assets" message fade. Then close it. The menu will be snappy for the rest of your session.
| Cheat Menu | Platform / Compatibility | Key Features | Typical Installation Method | Community Reputation |
|------------|--------------------------|--------------|-----------------------------|----------------------|
| Zomboid Cheat Menu (ZCM) | Windows (Steam) | God‑mode, instant loot, spawn items, unlimited stamina, map reveal | Download ZIP, extract to \ProjectZomboid\mods\ and enable in the in‑game mod list | ★★★★☆ – widely used, frequent updates |
| PZ Mod Loader + Cheat Suite | Windows, Linux (Steam) | Integrated UI, hotkey toggles, NPC control, weather manipulation | Install Mod Loader, then add the Cheat Suite as a sub‑mod | ★★★☆☆ – stable but fewer active developers |
| Project Zomboid Trainer (PZT) | Windows (non‑Steam) | One‑click “All Stats Max”, teleport, vehicle spawning, server‑wide toggles | Run executable alongside the game; requires admin rights on the server | ★★☆☆☆ – works but often flagged by anti‑cheat scripts |
| Simple Cheat UI (SCUI) | Windows (Steam) | Minimalist overlay, item spawning, health/food hacks, configurable hotkeys | Copy SCUI folder into mods and enable | ★★★★☆ – praised for low resource usage |
| Advanced Server Cheat (ASC) | Windows (dedicated server) | Server‑side commands only (no client files), includes admin console, player bans, loot tables editing | Add to server’s mods folder; requires admin role | ★★★★☆ – preferred for private servers where client‑side mods are disallowed | If you are not the admin, you cannot
Installing cheats in Single Player is easy, but Multiplayer requires specific steps to ensure the server recognizes the items you are spawning.