# Create a DayZ Gameserver

Create a DayZ Gameserver – Step-by-step guide for your Dayz on NexoraHost.

**Quick answer:** Set up your server step by step – check requirements, install files, configure ports and start the service.

  With your own DayZ server, you can play together with friends,
  install mods, and customize the game world to your liking.

  In this guide, we will show you how to create and configure your DayZ server at NexoraHost.

## Requirements

  - An active DayZ gameserver at NexoraHost
- Access to the gameserver panel
- The Steam version of DayZ

## Starting the DayZ Server

### 1. Log in to the Gameserver Panel

  First, log in to your gameserver panel.

### 2. Select Your DayZ Server

  Choose your DayZ server from the server list.

### 3. Start the Server

  Click:

`Start`

  The server may take a few minutes to fully start during the first launch.

## Connecting to the Server

### Using the IP Address

  Launch DayZ and open the server browser.

  Then connect using:

`IP-ADDRESS:PORT`

Example:

`123.123.123.123:2302`

## Changing the Server Name

  The server name can be changed inside the configuration file.

File:

`serverDZ.cfg`

Example:

`hostname = "NexoraHost DayZ Server";`

## Setting a Server Password

  To make your server private, you can set a password.

Example:

`password = "MyPassword";`

## Changing the Maximum Player Count

  The maximum player count can also be modified in the
  `serverDZ.cfg` file.

Example:

`maxPlayers = 40;`

## Installing Mods

### 1. Download Mods

  Install your desired mods through the Steam Workshop.

### 2. Upload Mod Files

  Upload the mod files using FTP or the file manager.

### 3. Edit Startup Parameters

  Add the mods to your startup parameters.

Example:

`-mod=@CF;@BuilderItems`

### 4. Restart the Server

  Restart the server after adding the mods.

## Restarting the DayZ Server

  Regular restarts improve server stability and performance.

  We recommend automatic restarts every 4 to 6 hours.

## Important Ports

  
    
      Port
      Purpose
    

  
  
    
      2302
      Game Port
    

    
      2303
      Steam Query
    

    
      2304
      Steam Port
    

  

## Common Issues

### Server Not Showing Up

  - Is the server fully started?
- Are the required ports open?
- Are the mods installed correctly?

### Players Cannot Connect

  - Wrong mod version
- Server offline
- Firewall blocking the connection

### Server Crashes

  - Remove broken mods
- Check the server logs
- Monitor RAM usage

## Finding Logs

  Server logs can help identify issues and crashes.

Typical log directories:

`/profiles
/logs
`

## Recommended Mods

  
    
      Mod
      Description
    

  
  
    
      Community Framework (CF)
      Required for many other mods
    

    
      VPPAdminTools
      Administration and moderation tools
    

    
      BuilderItems
      Additional building objects
    

    
      Code Lock
      Code-based locking system
    

  

## Security Tips

  - Use strong admin passwords
- Only install trusted mods
- Create regular backups
- Keep mods updated

## Additional Guides

  - Using FTP Access
- Updating Mods
- Setting Up Automatic Restarts
- Creating Backups

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## Related guides

    - [Gameserver hub](/en/gameserver)
- [Firewall & ports](/en/root-v-server/firewall-ports)
- [DNS issues](/en/domain/dns-what-is-it)

*Host at NexoraHost: [nexorahost.com](https://nexorahost.com)*