Configure a DayZ Server

How to Configure Your DayZ Server on Nitrado

This article will show you how to configure your DayZ server by modifying its core configuration file, serverDZ.cfg.

Accessing DayZ Server Configuration Files

To modify your DayZ server’s configuration file, you need to log in to your Nitrado web interface.

1. Click on “Settings” and then select “Config Files” from the left-hand side menu.
   

   

2. Select the serverDZ.cfg file. You can now start modifying its parameters.
   

   

3. When you finish with your changes, remember to save the settings and then restart your server to apply them.

Please keep in mind: Our support team does not assist with custom configurations and can only guarantee proper server functionality with vanilla settings. If you encounter issues with custom settings, you may need to revert to default or troubleshoot yourself.

Understanding serverDZ.cfg Parameters

Below is a list of common parameters found in your serverDZ.cfg file and their functions:

hostname = "DayZ - DE ID (v1.7.2.6/build 96584) [VETERAN|3DP:ON|CH:ON][GMT+2]";

Sets the visible name of your DayZ server in the game’s server browser.

password = "";

Sets a password required for players to join your server. Leave empty for no password.

passwordAdmin = "password-admin";

Sets the password to identify yourself as an admin in-game. To become an admin, use #login password-admin in the in-game chat.

reportingIP = "arma2oapc.master.gamespy.com";

This setting should generally not be changed as it controls server reporting to master lists.

logFile = "server_console.log";

Sets the name of your server’s log file, which records server activity.

motd[] = { line 1, line 2, line 3 };

Sets your MOTD (Message Of The Day). Each line within the curly braces will be displayed separately.

motdInterval = 5;

Sets the interval (in seconds) between each display of your MOTD messages.

maxPlayers = 22;

Sets the maximum number of players that can be on your server simultaneously.

kickDuplicate = 1;

When set to 1, kicks players attempting to connect with the same GUID as an already connected player.

verifySignatures = 2;

This setting should generally not be changed as it relates to file signature verification.

equalModRequired = 0;

Outdated setting, should not be changed.

requiredBuild = 96584;

Specifies the required ArmA build version for players to join the server. Ensure this matches the current game version.

voteMissionPlayers = 1;

This setting is not relevant for DayZ and should be ignored.

voteThreshold = 2;

This setting is not relevant for DayZ and should be ignored.

disableVoN = 0;

Enables (0) or disables (1) in-game Voice over Network (VoN) chat.

vonCodecQuality = 10;

Sets the quality of the voice codec. 1 is the worst quality, 10 is the best.

persistent = 1;

This setting controls server persistence (e.g., loot, base building), and should generally not be changed for standard DayZ operations.

timeStampFormat = "short";

Sets the format of timestamps in server logs. Can be "none", "short", or "full".

BattlEye = 1;

Activates (1) or deactivates (0) BattlEye anti-cheat for your server.

onUserConnected = "";

Specifies a script to be executed when a player successfully connects to the server.

onUserDisconnected = "";

Specifies a script to be executed when a player disconnects from the server.

doubleIdDetected = "";

Specifies a script to be executed if two or more players are detected with the same GUID.

onUnsignedData = "kick (_this select 0)";

Specifies a script (e.g., kick player) to be executed when a player connects with unsigned game data.

onHackedData = "kick (_this select 0)"; //"ban (_this select 0)";

Specifies a script (e.g., kick or ban player) to be executed when a player connects with hacked data.

onDifferentData = "";

Specifies a script to be executed when a player connects with game data that differs from what the server is using.

class Missions { class DayZ { template = dayz_location-id.chernarus; difficulty = "veteran"; // change this for other difficulty settings, regular, expert is valid }; };

This class defines the mission file to be executed on the server. You can change template to specify a different map or scenario, and difficulty for different gameplay challenges (e.g., “regular”, “expert”).

Ready to fine-tune your DayZ experience?

Get DayZ Server Hosting now!