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 670 servers and 4 147 players are online in the monitoring.

How to connect to a server DayZ

  1. Easiest: the «▶ Connect» button on the server page — the game launches and connects you.
  2. Manually: in-game open the server browser or «Direct connect» and paste IP:PORT (copy with 📋).
  3. 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

ServerPlayersMap
- 鸡你太美PVP | Q群40097000 | - www.DAYZDAYZ.com141/127chernarusplus
KarmaKrew Chernarus #3 NA - 1PP | VANILLA + MODS94/115chernarusplus
Rearmed US2 | Solo Duo Trio74/121ChernarusPlus
SAYONARA 3PP | CHERNARUS LITE65/100chernarusplus
The Northmen's Livonia | AU | Vanilla+61/80enoch
MIDNIGHT PLUS 3PP | CHERNARUS | WIPE 22.0859/110chernarusplus
HATE | STALKER RP | AOD53/120hellgatemap
KarmaKrew Chernarus #4 NA - SOLO DUO TRIO | 1PP | VANILLA + MOD51/115chernarusplus

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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.