Subscribe to the Workshop Mod
Subscribe to Knox County Survivor Network in the Project Zomboid Steam Workshop, then enable it from the game's Mods menu.
GET CONNECTED
The Workshop mod creates survivor reports and the KCSN Companion securely sends them to the network.
Install the Companion
The companion runs in the Windows system tray, signs reports, sends heartbeats, and can be paused or exited at any time.
DOWNLOAD COMPANION v1.7.1Play Normally
Load a single-player survivor. The mod assigns a persistent survivor ID and reports the character's current ruleset.
Check Your Signal
Return to the leaderboard and search for your survivor. Online status is driven by signed heartbeat signals from the companion.
CONNECTION CHECKLIST
COMPANIONv1.7.1
WORKSHOP MODKeep Steam Updated
NETWORKknoxsurvivors.com
The network may require newer components after security or compatibility changes. Keep the Workshop mod updated through Steam.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No survivor appears: confirm the Workshop mod is enabled and the KCSN tray icon is running.
Need to stop uploads: right-click the KCSN tray icon and choose Pause Uploading or Exit Knox Leaderboard Companion.