DayZ Standalone Server Setup on Windows

Introduction

This guide provides a step-by-step process to install and set up a DayZ Standalone server on a Windows computer or server.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• A Windows computer/server
• A Steam account (Steam will auto-download when you click the link)
• Notepad++ installed
• A freshly installed DayZ Server.

Steps

1. Download and Install Steam

• Download Steam
• Follow the installation instructions and log in with your Steam account.

2. Download and Install the DayZ Server

• Open Steam.
• Navigate to LIBRARY > TOOLS.
• Find DayZ Server in the list, right-click it, and click Install game.
• Choose your download location and agree to the terms.

Locate Server Files:

• Navigate to the installation directory, by default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DayZServer.

3. Download the startup Script

Download the Batch File:

• Download launcher.bat
• Place launcher.bat inside your DayZ server folder (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DayZServer).

4. Configure the Server

Edit serverDZ.cfg:

• Navigate to the server directory and open serverDZ.cfg.
• Edit it to your preferences and save the changes.
• Documentation for serverDZ.cfg can be found here.

5. Open Ports

Open Windows Firewall:

• Open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.
• Right-click Inbound Rules and click New Rule....

Create a New Port Rule:

• Select Port.
• Choose UDP and enter 2302-2305 in the specified local ports.
• Ensure Allow the connection is selected.
• Apply the rule to your network and name it DayZ Server.

6. Start the Server

Run the Batch File:

• Double-click launcher.bat to start the server.
• If you encounter errors, refer to the troubleshooting steps below.

7. Troubleshooting Common Errors

• VCRuntime140.dll is missing: Install the x64 Visual C++ Redistributable from here.
• XAPOFX1_5.dll and/or X3DAudio1_7.dll are missing: Install the DirectX End-User Runtime from here.

8. Connecting to Your Server

Use your server's IP address followed by the port, e.g., 127.0.0.1:2302.

Conclusion

You should now have a functional DayZ Standalone server. You can further customize your server by exploring various configuration options and mods.

Additional Resources

• DayZ Server Documentation 1

• DayZ Server Documentation 2

• DayZ Server serverDZ.cfg Documentation

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.