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Add the Steam Workshop mods server-side and reference them at launch; players must load the same mods to join.

Yes. Install custom maps like Namalsk, DeerIsle or Banov and point serverDZ.cfg at the mission you want.

Yes. Sakhal, the frozen volcanic island introduced by the Frostline expansion, runs as an official mission just like Chernarus and Livonia, you point serverDZ.cfg at its mission folder and restart. One thing to tell your community: Sakhal is paid DLC, so every player who wants to join must own the Frostline expansion. Its cold-management mechanics also mean you will want to revisit your loot and spawn tuning rather than reusing a Chernarus economy as-is.

The Central Economy is a set of XML files you edit via WebFTP, not just one. types.xml holds each item's nominal, minimum, lifetime and restock; cfgeconomycore.xml declares which economy files are loaded; cfgspawnabletypes.xml controls what spawns inside containers and vehicles; cfgplayerspawnpoints.xml sets where survivors start; and cfggameplay.json exposes gameplay switches such as stamina, building and map behaviour. Change one file at a time and restart, so you can tell which edit produced which result.

Each mod goes in its own @ModName folder at the root of the server, is listed in the launch parameters with -mod=@CF;@Mod1;@Mod2, and its .bikey file must be copied into the keys/ folder or players will be kicked on connection. Load order matters: framework dependencies such as Community Framework (CF) have to come before the mods that rely on them. Add mods a couple at a time and check the console after each restart, a missing key or a wrong order usually shows up immediately in the log. Client-side, players must load exactly the same modlist, which the DayZ launcher handles automatically.

No. Console servers only run curated official content, not Steam Workshop mods, so full modding with custom maps and add-ons is PC-only. Bear in mind too that PC, Xbox and PlayStation have entirely separate server pools: there is no crossplay in DayZ, and a PC server cannot be joined from a console (or the reverse). Pick the platform your community actually plays on before ordering.

Yes. Anti-DDoS filters attacks in real time, which is important as popular DayZ servers are common targets.

DayZ is a paid game.

Nexus Games is rated one of the best DayZ hosts thanks to AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processors, DDR5 ECC memory and Gen4 NVMe storage, with Anti-DDoS included, full mod support and support 7 days a week.

At Nexus Games a DayZ server starts at $5.39/month. Pricing scales with the slots you choose, from 5 players up to unlimited, up to $53.99/month for the largest configuration : you only pay for the slots you need, with CPU, RAM and bandwidth included and Anti-DDoS standard.

Large modded maps and the Central Economy lean on CPU and RAM, so the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D with 128 MB 3D V-Cache and DDR5 ECC (used on every Nexus Games DayZ server) keeps the simulation smooth under heavy traffic.

Your DayZ server is hosted in US East, on our Ryzen 9 7950X3D infrastructure with a 1 Gbit/s network and permanent Anti-DDoS protection. That proximity keeps latency low and stable for your players.

Yes. Download the files from your current server (world, configs, mods) and upload them through NexusPanel's WebFTP: you keep your progress, your settings and your add-ons. Our support team can guide you on Discord if needed.

Automatic backups are schedulable from NexusPanel (daily by default, adjustable frequency) and restorable in one click. You can also trigger a manual backup before an update or a mod installation.