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Troubleshooting Common Issues on a DayZ Server

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Running a DayZ server can sometimes lead to issues like connection problems, mod conflicts, or performance lag. This tutorial will guide you through troubleshooting common issues on your DayZ server using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

  • A DayZ server hosted with VolticHost.

  • Access to VolticHost Game Panel.

  • Basic familiarity with server configuration files and logs.

1️⃣ Checking Server Logs

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

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

  3. Navigate to the File Manager tab and open the logs directory:

    /logs/

  4. Open key log files such as server_log.txt or errors.log to identify error messages or warnings.

✅ Server logs have been reviewed!

2️⃣ Verifying Configuration Files

  1. In VolticHost Game Panel, navigate to the File Manager tab.

  2. Open important configuration files like serverDZ.cfg located in:

    /config/

  3. Check for typos, missing parameters, or incorrect values that could cause issues.

  4. Compare your settings with recommended defaults if available.

✅ Configuration files have been verified!

3️⃣ Testing Mod Compatibility

  1. Ensure all installed mods are compatible with your current server version.

  2. Disable recently added mods by temporarily removing them from the startup parameters in serverDZ.cfg.

  3. Restart the server via the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel and check if the issue persists.

✅ Mod compatibility has been tested!

4️⃣ Checking Network Connectivity

  1. Verify that your network and firewall settings are not blocking essential ports.

  2. Use an external service or tool to check server response times and latency.

  3. Review any recent network changes or DDoS protection settings that might affect connections.

✅ Network connectivity has been confirmed!

5️⃣ Restarting the Server

  1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click Stop to shut down the server, then click Start to restart it.

  3. Observe if the issue resolves after the restart.

✅ Server has been restarted and rechecked!

🎉 Conclusion

You have successfully troubleshooted common issues on your DayZ server! By checking logs, verifying configuration files, testing mod compatibility, and confirming network connectivity, you can identify and resolve many server problems.

For further assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀