DayZ · open-world survival

DayZ Server Hosting

Run a DayZ server on Chernarus, Livonia or Sakhal, with the Workshop mods and loot economy you want. AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs, dedicated DDR5 RAM and NVMe storage keep the world persistent and fast. Ready within 60 seconds after payment.

  • Chernarus, Livonia and Sakhal
  • Workshop mods over sFTP
  • Backups before every wipe
  • No slot cap from us
See DayZ plans See the panel

Plans from $6.96 USD / month

DayZ key art: a survivor with a rifle sitting in front of ruined apartment blocks

DayZRequires 8 GB RAM · runs on 6 of 9 plans

What makes a DayZ server yoursThe pieces server owners tune most. All of them are files you can edit from the panel or over sFTP.

  • MapChernarus, Livonia, Sakhal
  • ModsWorkshop @mod folders
  • Economytypes.xml loot tables
  • PersistenceBases and stashes
  • serverDZ.cfgSlots, time, view

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Every plan includes

    Keep your DayZ world under control

    Screenshots of our real panel, with the tools every plan includes. No remote desktop, no command line.

    Backups page in the TheGameHosting panel with two backups and a Create backup button

    Try the live panel demoPrefer to try it? The home page has a live demo of the same panel.

    Everything included with your DayZ server

    No add-ons and no locked features. Every plan has the same tools; you only choose the RAM.

    Built for DayZ

    • Any official mapChernarus, Livonia or Sakhal, set in serverDZ.cfg.
    • Room for modsUnmetered NVMe storage for big Workshop packs.
    • Unlimited slotsNo player cap from us. You set maxPlayers.
    • Wipe-ready backupsSave the world before you start fresh.

    Manage it easily

    • File manager and sFTPTune types.xml and configs in the browser.
    • 2 free databasesFor mods and bots that need MySQL.
    • US and EuropeDallas, TX and Amsterdam, NL.
    • Game ChangerSwitch to DayZ Experimental or any other game.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz to keep server FPS high with many players.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeDedicated DDR5 and Samsung NVMe for quick persistence saves.
    • DDoS protectionEvery server is behind our DDoS protection.
    • Ready in 60 secondsYour server is ready within 60 seconds after payment.

    DayZ server hosting built for survival

    A DayZ server is a world that remembers. Every tent, stash and barricaded house persists between restarts, the loot economy keeps ticking and your players come back to find out what is left. That makes DayZ one of the heavier survival games we host, and it asks for real memory and fast storage.

    DayZ needs 8 GB of RAM on our plans, so it starts on the 8 GB plan at $6.96 USD a month. You get AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors, dedicated DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage for quick saves, plus DDoS protection on every server.

    Pick your RAM
    DayZ screenshot: a survivor running down a road past burned-out cars

    Chernarus, Livonia or Sakhal

    Your map sets the tone of the whole server, and changing it is a one-line edit in serverDZ.cfg.

    Chernarus

    The original 225 km² map of towns, forests and military bases. Most community servers start here, and it is included with the game.

    Livonia

    A smaller, denser map with rivers and woodland. Players need the Livonia DLC to join a Livonia server.

    Sakhal

    The frozen volcanic island from the Frostline DLC, with cold-weather survival on top of everything else. Players need Frostline to join.

    // serverDZ.cfg
hostname = "Chernarus Hardcore PvE";
maxPlayers = 60;
verifySignatures = 2;
disable3rdPerson = 1;
serverTimeAcceleration = 4;

class Missions {
  class DayZ {
    // Livonia: dayzOffline.enoch
    template = "dayzOffline.chernarusplus";
  };
};
    Part of serverDZ.cfg: server name, slots, first-person only, a faster day and the mission template that picks the map.

    Mods, loot economy and wipes

    Once the map is chosen, three things shape how your DayZ server plays.

    Workshop mods

    Popular servers run mods such as Community Framework, Expansion, trader systems and base building. Upload the @mod folders and their keys over sFTP and add them to the server's mod list. Mods are a PC feature: console DayZ stays vanilla.

    The central economy

    Loot spawns, item lifetimes and vehicle counts are set in the mission's types.xml and related files. Edit them in the file manager to make your server more forgiving or more brutal.

    Persistence and wipes

    The world state lives in the mission's storage folder. Back it up from the panel before an update, and when the community votes for a fresh start, a wipe is a backup and a clean storage folder away.

    DayZ screenshot: a survivor giving CPR to another player in a field
    File Manager with server folders in the TheGameHosting panel
    Databases page with two databases in the TheGameHosting panel

    How much RAM does a DayZ server need?

    DayZ needs at least 8 GB of RAM on our plans, so it runs on six of our nine plans, from 8 GB to 64 GB. Where you land depends on your setup:

    • A vanilla server on Chernarus or Livonia for a group is a good fit at 8 GB.
    • Mod packs with traders, Expansion and base building need noticeably more.
    • A full 60-plus player modded server is where 12 GB and up makes sense.

    We never limit slots ourselves. Set maxPlayers in serverDZ.cfg and pick the RAM to match your mod list.

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    Game Changer in the TheGameHosting panel listing how much RAM each game requires

    DayZ requires 8 GB RAMFrom the 8 GB plan up

    • 2 GB
    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
    • 8 GB
    • 10 GB
    • 12 GB
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB

    Hardware we own, in Dallas and Amsterdam

    Your DayZ world runs on hardware we own. DayZ simulates zombies, animals, vehicles and thousands of persistent items on the server, and its server frame rate drops when the CPU cannot keep up. That is why every plan uses AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz, with dedicated DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage.

    Choose Dallas, TX (United States) or Amsterdam (Netherlands) for your server. Both run on a 10 Gbps network with advanced cooling, UPS backup power and DDoS protection in front.

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3D up to 5.7Ghz
    • DDR5 RAM
    • Samsung NVMe Storage
    • 10 Gbps Network
    • UPS Backup Power
    • Dallas, TX & Amsterdam, NL

    Real people on support

    Our team is available 24/7/365. Ask about a mod that fails to load, a broken types.xml or moving your server and its persistence from another host.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    DayZ hosting questions

    Can't find your answer? Ask our support team.

    Which maps can my DayZ server run?

    Chernarus, Livonia and Sakhal. Set the map with the mission template in serverDZ.cfg and restart. Players need the Livonia DLC to join a Livonia server and the Frostline DLC for Sakhal.

    How do I install mods on my DayZ server?

    Upload the @mod folders from the Steam Workshop together with their keys over sFTP, then add them to the server's mod list and restart. Players load the same mods from the DayZ launcher.

    How much RAM does a DayZ server need?

    DayZ needs at least 8 GB of RAM on our plans, so it runs on the 8 GB plan and up. Heavy mod packs and high player counts need 12 GB or more.

    How do I wipe my DayZ server?

    Make a backup in the panel first. Then stop the server and clear the storage folder inside your mission folder. On the next start, the world is fresh and the old one is still safe in your backup.

    Can I change the loot economy?

    Yes. Loot, item lifetimes and vehicles are controlled by types.xml and the other economy files in your mission folder. Edit them in the file manager and restart.

    Can console players join?

    Mods are a PC feature, and console DayZ servers stay vanilla. Ask our support team before ordering if you want a server for console players.

    Can I move my DayZ server to TheGameHosting?

    Yes. Upload your mission folder with its storage, your serverDZ.cfg, mods and keys over sFTP. Our support team can help so your bases and stashes come with you.

    Where are your DayZ servers hosted?

    Pick Dallas, TX (United States) or Amsterdam (Netherlands). In both we run our own servers: AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs, DDR5 RAM, Samsung NVMe storage and a 10 Gbps network.

    Do you have a discount code?

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with Bohemia Interactive?

    No. This site is not affiliated with DayZ or Bohemia Interactive.

    Start your DayZ server today

    Ready within 60 seconds after payment. DayZ starts on the 8 GB plan, the same plan that also runs Rust, Arma 3 and Unturned.

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

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