DayZ Server Hosting

At RespawnHost you create your DayZ server in under 90 seconds: Choose a package in the web interface, top up your balance and start the server. If you want to create a DayZ Dedicated Server locally, you need the DayZ Server build via Steam, at least 8 GB RAM and a performant CPU - with us, our datacenter hardware handles that, and you launch your DayZ server with a single click.

In the DayZ main menu, open the server browser and click 'Direct Connect'. Enter the IP address and port of your DayZ Server from the RespawnHost web interface and save the server to your favorites so it's instantly available the next time you launch the game.

Launch DayZ and use either the filter function in the server browser or 'Direct Connect' with the IP and port from your RespawnHost web interface. If your server is password-protected, enter the password when connecting - the connection is established within seconds.

After launching the game, select your DayZ Server in the server browser. On modded servers, DayZ automatically downloads all required mods from the Steam Workshop, and after that you can join the server and start playing.

It's very simple. In our panel, there is a section for 'Steam Workshop'. There you simply enter the mod IDs (from the URL of the Workshop page). At server start, the mods are automatically downloaded, installed, and the keys copied to the 'keys' folder.

Yes. For Livonia, you just have to change the mission in the config (provided you don't own the DLC server-side, but the mission files are there). For custom maps like Namalsk, you have to install the map mod and then upload the corresponding mission (mpmissions) and activate it in the config.

DayZ does not have a classic admin system. We recommend installing admin tools like 'VPPAdmin Tools' or 'ZomBerry Admin Tools' via the Workshop. These allow you to register as an admin via Steam64ID and use an in-game menu.

You have full access to the folder 'mpmissions/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/db' (or similar) via SFTP or file manager. There you can edit the `types.xml` to adjust loot rates. Attention: Syntax errors lead to no loot spawning!

For a vanilla server with up to 10 players, 6 GB RAM is often sufficient. However, if you use many mods (Expansion, cars, weapons) or have more players, we strongly recommend 8 GB or 10 GB RAM to avoid performance problems.

Yes, DayZ Expansion is a very popular but large mod. Our servers have enough power for it. Make sure to book enough RAM, as Expansion is very resource-hungry.

In our panel, you can create schedules. There you can specify that the server restarts e.g. every 4 hours. This is important for performance and loot respawn.

Yes, in the `serverDZ.cfg` you can set a password so only players with the password can join.

The logs are located in the 'profiles' folder or in the main directory under 'logs'. They are important for analyzing crashes or mod errors.

The CE controls the spawn of items, zombies, animals, and vehicles. It is configured via XML files. We offer you full access to it.

Yes, in the `serverDZ.cfg` you can change `disablePersonalLight` and other settings, but persistence (saving tents/bases) is usually desired. But you can deactivate it or perform wipes.

To perform a wipe, simply delete the 'storage' folder in your mission (e.g., `mpmissions/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/storage_1`). A new database will be created at the next start.

The server files support Livonia, but players must have bought the DLC on Steam to be able to join. You as server admin do not have to buy anything extra.

Yes, our DDoS protection filters harmful traffic so your server remains accessible even during attacks.

Yes, in the `serverDZ.cfg` you can set the time acceleration for day and night separately (e.g., short day, long night or vice versa).

Many mods save their configurations in the 'profiles' folder (or 'SC'). You should back this up regularly if you have complex mod configs.

Yes, you can activate a whitelist in the `serverDZ.cfg` and enter the player IDs in the corresponding file. Alternatively, admin tools often offer more comfortable whitelist functions.

Our system checks for updates at startup. A simple restart is enough to update server and mods.

Yes, these are standard settings in the `serverDZ.cfg`. You can set the server to 'Hardcore' (only 1st person, no crosshair).

We have servers in Germany and in USA (Salt Lake City).

Customers can set up manual or automatic backups for a minimal fee.