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DayZ Server Configuration Guide

Comprehensive documentation for configuring and managing DayZ servers. Learn how to set up loot economy, spawn points, events, and all server configuration files.

Core Configuration Files

Essential files that control your server's core functionality

types.xml

Configure item spawns, quantities, and locations. Control your server's loot economy.

events.xml

Configure dynamic events, helicopter crashes, and special spawns.

economy.xml

Master the economic system configuration to balance resource availability.

Advanced Server Settings

Fine-tune your server with advanced configuration options

cfgenvironment.xml

Configure weather patterns and environmental effects.

cfgspawnabletypes.xml

Set up spawn points and player respawn configurations.

messages.xml

Customize server messages and player communication systems.

Server Start .bat

Create automated batch scripts to start your server.

Quick Start

Getting Started

Follow this step-by-step guide to configure your DayZ server from scratch

1

Basic Setup

Configure serverDZ.cfg with basic server parameters

2

Player Spawns

Set up spawn points with cfgplayerspawnpoints.xml

3

Economy Setup

Configure loot with types.xml and economy.xml

4

Dynamic Events

Add excitement with events.xml configuration

5

Environment

Fine-tune atmosphere with cfgenvironment.xml

Need Help?

Each configuration file has its own detailed documentation page with examples, best practices, and troubleshooting guides. Use the sidebar navigation to explore specific topics or browse the configuration files overview for a complete reference.

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