How to Configure Your DayZ Server Print

In this guide, I’ll show you how to configure your DayZ: Standalone server using the FinnishHost Game Panel. You’ll learn how to adjust server names, passwords, difficulty, and important startup settings.

Step 1: Stop the Server

Stop your server from the FinnishHost panel before making any configuration changes. This prevents corrupted files and ensures all edits are saved properly.

Step 2: Open Configuration Files

1. In the Game Panel, go to Configuration Files.
2. Edit serverDZ.cfg to change core settings such as hostname, passwords, and player count.

Step 3: Basic Configuration Example

hostname = "My FinnishHost DayZ Server";
password = "";
passwordAdmin = "StrongAdminPass";
maxPlayers = 40;
verifySignatures = 2;
disableVoN = 0;
forceSameBuild = 1;

• hostname — Server name shown in the public browser.
• password — Optional player password.
• passwordAdmin — Used for in-game admin commands.
• maxPlayers — Adjust based on your plan.
• verifySignatures — 2 = secure, prevents clients with modified files from joining.

Step 4: Configure Startup Parameters

Open the Commandline / Startup Parameters section and verify the following:

-config=serverDZ.cfg -port=2302 -profiles=Profiles -dologs -adminlog -netlog

Save your changes.

Step 5: Difficulty and Gameplay Settings

Open cfgeconomycore.xml or types.xml if you want to modify spawn rates, economy, or loot tables. Be careful when editing — incorrect XML formatting will stop the server from booting.

Step 6: Save and Start

After saving your configuration files, click Start. Check the Web Console for any syntax errors or missing file messages.

Notes

We provide support for startup, configuration, and hosting issues only. We don’t support custom economy XMLs or third-party gameplay modifications. Always back up your config files before making large changes.