How to Adjust the DayZ Server Settings

DayZ servers can be configured in multiple ways, from administrative options to settings that affect gameplay. At the bottom of the article, you’ll find a list of the most common settings.

  1. Log in to your control panel and Stop your server. 
  2. Navigate to Files > Config Files
  3. Open DayZ Server Configuration and change its settings to match your goals.
  4. Click Save and Restart your server.

 

SETTING NAME DESCRIPTION DEFAULT VALUE
hostname Sets the server name that will be displayed publicly. N/A
password Sets the server password. N/A
passwordAdmin Sets the password to become a server admin. N/A
enableWhitelist Enables or disables the whitelist. 0 (Disabled)
disableVoN Enables or disabled Voice over Network. 0 (Disabled)
vonCodecQuality Sets the Voice over Network codec quality. 20
serverTimeAcceleration Determines how fast time moves. 12

serverNightTimeAcceleration

For more info on these two time values, read our article on DayZ Time Acceleration Speed.

Determines how fast night time passes. Is multiplied based on serverTimeAcceleration as well. 1

You’re done changing your settings! You may also be interested in adding mods to your server.

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Mitchell Smith

Managing Director @ Shockbyte

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