Managing Basic Server Settings on a DayZ Server

Customizing your DayZ server settings allows you to control player slots, difficulty, loot spawn rates, and more. This tutorial will guide you through managing essential server settings to tailor the gameplay experience.

📌 Prerequisites

• A DayZ server hosted with VolticHost.

• Access to the server configuration files via FTP or File Manager.

1️⃣ Accessing Server Configuration Files

1. Connect to your server via FTP or the File Manager in your hosting panel.

2. Navigate to the DayZ server configuration directory:

   /config/
   

3. Locate and open serverDZ.cfg in a text editor.

✅ You are now in the server configuration file!

2️⃣ Adjusting Basic Server Settings

1. In serverDZ.cfg, modify the following key settings:

   • Server Name:

     hostname = "Your Custom Server Name";
     

   • Max Player Slots:

     maxPlayers = 40;
     

   • Time Acceleration (Speed of In-Game Time):

     timeAcceleration = 6;
     

   • Loot Refresh Rate:

     lootSpawnSpeed = 1.0;
     

   • Persistence (Save Items After Restarts):

     persistence = 1;
     

2. Click Save after making changes.

✅ Your basic server settings have been updated!

3️⃣ Restarting the Server to Apply Changes

1. Stop the server via your hosting panel.

2. Start the server again to load the new settings.

3. Join the server and verify that changes have taken effect.

✅ Your custom server settings are now live!

🎉 Conclusion

You have successfully configured basic server settings on your DayZ server! Adjusting these settings allows you to customize player limits, loot rates, and overall gameplay balance.

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀