DayZ Server Guide

Updated 2026-09-21

DayZ Server Guide

You can launch a DayZ server from Create Server; choose the mission, review the mod set, and have persistence ready before survivors join.

Quick Setup

1. Create DayZ server (minimum 4 GB RAM, recommended 6 GB)
2. Default port: 2302
3. Find your server in DayZ Launcher or Community tab

Maps

• Chernarus+ — Default map (included)
• Livonia — DLC map
• DeerIsle — Workshop mod map
• Namalsk — Workshop mod map (winter/horror)

Mods (PC only)

PC servers support Steam Workshop mods:

1. Dashboard → Mods → Search Workshop
2. Install mods
3. Add to server config
4. Players need matching mods

Key Settings (serverDZ.cfg)

hostname = "My DayZ Server";
password = "";
maxPlayers = 60;
verifySignatures = 2;
forceSameBuild = 1;
BattlEye = 1;

Anti-Cheat

• BattlEye is mandatory for public servers
• Use verifySignatures = 2 to prevent file tampering

> ⚠️ Console DayZ servers don't support mods.