Comprehensive documentation for configuring and managing DayZ servers. Learn how to set up loot economy, spawn points, events, and all server configuration files.
Learn how types.xml, events.xml, cfglimitsdefinition.xml, and cfgspawnabletypes.xml work together. Understand what min/max/lifetime/restock actually mean, why loot disappears, and debunk common CE myths.
Learn how to create a balanced loot economy. Understand rarity tiers, nominal/min ratios, category-specific balancing, and avoid common mistakes that ruin server gameplay.
Essential files that control your server's core functionality
Fine-tune your server with advanced configuration options
Follow this step-by-step guide to configure your DayZ server from scratch
Configure serverDZ.cfg with basic server parameters
Set up spawn points with cfgplayerspawnpoints.xml
Configure loot with types.xml and economy.xml
Add excitement with events.xml configuration
Fine-tune atmosphere with cfgenvironment.xml
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.