Scheduling Automatic Restarts on a DayZ Server

Automatic restarts help maintain optimal performance, clear memory leaks, and provide a fresh start for players. This tutorial will guide you through scheduling automatic server restarts on your DayZ server using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

• A DayZ server hosted with VolticHost.

• Access to VolticHost Game Panel.

• Basic familiarity with cron jobs or scheduled tasks.

1️⃣ Accessing the Scheduled Tasks Section

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Click on your DayZ server to open the management dashboard.

3. Navigate to the Scheduled Tasks or Cron Jobs section (the exact name may vary).

✅ You are now in the scheduled tasks area!

2️⃣ Creating an Automatic Restart Task

1. Click Add Task to create a new scheduled task.

2. In the Command field, enter the restart command provided by your host (e.g., restart or a script command).

3. Set the Execution Time:

   • For example, schedule the restart for 4:00 AM daily.

   • Use the fields provided to specify Minute: 0, Hour: 4, Day: *, Month: *, Weekday: *.

4. Optionally, add a notification email if you wish to be alerted before a restart occurs.

5. Click Save to schedule the restart task.

✅ Your automatic restart task has been created!

3️⃣ Verifying and Testing the Scheduled Restart

1. Check the list of scheduled tasks in VolticHost Game Panel to ensure your restart task is listed correctly.

2. You can run the command manually via the Console tab to verify that it executes properly.

3. Wait for the scheduled time and confirm that the server restarts automatically.

✅ Automatic server restarts are now active!

🎉 Conclusion

You have successfully scheduled automatic restarts on your DayZ server! Regular restarts help maintain server performance and ensure a smooth gaming experience.

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀