DayZ Server
Survive the post-apocalyptic wasteland on your own DayZ dedicated server. Scavenge, build bases, and fight infected and players.
Server Plans
Features
- Custom Maps - Chernarus, Livonia, and modded maps
- Mod Support - Full Steam Workshop integration
- Base Building - Construct shelters and fortifications
- Economy System - Loot spawn customization
- Admin Tools - Full RCON and server control
- Auto-Restart - Scheduled restarts for performance
- Persistence - Save tents, barrels, and vehicles
Quick Start
- Create Account - Sign up at reactor-servers.com
- Choose Plan - Select based on player count
- Select Map - Chernarus or Livonia
- Configure - Set difficulty and mods
- Launch - Server starts in 5-10 minutes
Server Settings
Popular Mods
Transform your DayZ experience:
- DayZ Expansion - Helicopters, vehicles, missions
- Dabs Framework - Mod framework and trader system
- Trader - NPC traders and safezones
- BaseBuildingPlus - Extended building options
- CannabisPlus - Farming and crafting
- ZomBerry Admin Tools - In-game admin panel
- Community Online Tools - Server management
Economy Configuration
Control loot distribution:
- types.xml - Define item properties
- events.xml - Control vehicle/animal spawns
- spawnable_types.xml - Infected loot
- Loot Tables - Control where items spawn
- Rarity - Adjust item scarcity
Customize:
- Military loot density
- Food/water availability
- Weapon spawn rates
- Vehicle locations
- Medical supplies
Base Building
Enable player construction:
- Tents - Portable storage
- Watchtowers - Defensive positions
- Fences - Perimeter protection
- Garden Plots - Food production
- Camo Nets - Hide vehicles
- Barrels - Long-term storage
Configure:
- Build anywhere or restricted zones
- Raid mechanics (destructible bases)
- Persistence wipes
- Territory flags
Backups
Preserve character progress:
- Auto-Save - Every 30 minutes
- Daily Backups - Full backup at 2 AM UTC
- Character Database - Player inventory saved
- Restore Backups - Revert to any backup
- 14-Day Retention - Two weeks of backups
FAQ
How do I join my server?
In DayZ:
- Launch the game
- Click "Play"
- Click "Community" tab
- Search for your server name
- Click "Join"
If using mods, subscribe via Steam Workshop first.
Can I use custom maps?
Yes! Popular custom maps:
- Deer Isle - Large island map
- Namalsk - Frozen survival
- Esseker - European countryside
- Takistan - Desert warfare
- Chiemsee - German alpine
Install via Steam Workshop or manual upload.
How do I install mods?
- Find mods on Steam Workshop
- Copy mod IDs from URLs
- Add mod IDs to server dashboard
- Set load order (important!)
- Restart the server
Players must subscribe to the same mods to join.
What's the difference between Chernarus and Livonia?
Chernarus (free):
- Original DayZ map
- 225 km² post-Soviet landscape
- Mix of cities, forests, coastline
- Most popular and populated
Livonia (DLC required):
- Paid DLC map
- 163 km² European woodland
- Denser forests, fewer cities
- Autumn/winter atmosphere
How do I set up traders?
Use mods like Trader or DayZ Expansion:
- Install trader mod
- Configure trader locations
- Set item prices
- Define safezones
- Restart the server
Players can buy/sell items at designated NPC traders.
Can I wipe player data without wiping the server?
Yes, selective wipes:
- Character Wipe - Reset player inventories
- Base Wipe - Remove all player structures
- Economy Wipe - Reset loot spawns
- Vehicle Wipe - Reset all vehicles
Configure wipes via server dashboard.
Why are zombies not spawning?
Common causes:
- Player limit reached - Too many infected spawned
- Loot preventing spawns - Infected spawn with loot
- events.xml misconfigured - Check infected spawn settings
- Server performance - Reduce infected count
- Mod conflicts - Disable conflicting mods
Adjust events.xml to increase infected spawns.
How do I enable base raiding?
Configure raid mechanics:
- Set Fence Damage to enabled
- Define Raid Hours (e.g., weekends only)
- Configure Lockpicking or use explosives
- Enable Base Destruction
Or install mods like BaseRaid for advanced mechanics.
What are the best settings for PvE?
For cooperative PvE gameplay:
- Disable or reduce PvP damage
- Increase infected difficulty
- Add more loot spawns
- Enable safezones around bases
- Use trader mods for economy
- Increase vehicle spawns
Focus on infected threats and survival.
How do I become admin?
- Get your Steam64 ID
- Add it to
admins.txtvia dashboard - Restart the server
- In-game, press
#to open admin tools
Admin commands allow:
- Teleportation
- Spawning items
- Kicking/banning players
- Weather control
- Time manipulation