How to play on DayZ servers: connecting, choosing and your own server
A complete guide to DayZ servers: how to connect, what server types exist and how to host your own. Right now 490 servers and 2 889 players are online in the monitoring.
How to connect to a server DayZ
- Easiest: the «▶ Connect» button on the server page — the game launches and connects you.
- Manually: in-game open the server browser or «Direct connect» and paste
IP:PORT(copy with 📋). - Tip: favourite the server inside the game to return quickly.
What server types exist DayZ
DayZ — Vanilla and Modded, servers by map (Chernarus, Livonia, custom), PvP/PvE, hardcore and high-loot. Mods via Steam Workshop or DZSA Launcher.
Popular modes: Vanilla · Modded · PVE · PVP · Hardcore · RP · Namalsk · Livonia
How to host your own server DayZ
Your own server — SteamCMD (app 223350); DZSA Launcher makes mod management easy. You can add a live server to our monitoring on the «Add server» page.
Best servers DayZ right now
| Server | Players | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Rearmed US Main | 111/150 | ChernarusPlus |
| KarmaKrew Chernarus #3 NA - 1PP | VANILLA + MODS | 96/115 | chernarusplus |
| [US2] HORIZON | 15 Man | HIGH LOOT | PVE w/ PVP ZONES | TRADER | 88/100 | nasdara |
| Rearmed US3 Nasdara Badlands | 84/130 | Nasdara |
| [US1] HORIZON | Solo Duo Trio | HIGH LOOT | PVP | TRADER | HELI | 82/100 | nasdara |
| =BADLANDS!!= UPG DayZ #2 |4-Man|Weekend Raid|Airdrops | 81/101 | nasdara |
| KarmaKrew Chernarus #4 NA - SOLO DUO TRIO | 1PP | VANILLA + MOD | 78/115 | chernarusplus |
| KILLZONE CHERNARUS - DayZ LATAM|8-MAX|KOTH|VANILLA+|WIPE 19/10 | 66/75 | chernarusplus |
All servers DayZ · Rating · Maps
FAQ
- How do I join a modded DayZ server?
- Easiest via DZSA Launcher — it auto-downloads mods; or the Connect button here.
- Which DayZ map is more popular?
- Chernarus is the classic; Livonia is smaller and denser. Check the map on the server page.
- What's a hardcore server?
- First-person only and tougher survival.