DayZ Server Setup

Complete guide to setting up a DayZ server on CoreSynth.

Overview

Prerequisites

Steam Game Server Login Token (GSLT)

1. Log in to Steam 
2. Go to Game Server Token Management 
3. Create a new token for DayZ (APP ID: 223350)
4. Copy the generated token

Note: Without a GSLT token, the server will not appear in the official server list.

Getting Started

Step 1 — Create your service

1. Log in to CoreSynth Dashboard 
2. Navigate to Game Servers
3. Select DayZ
4. Choose location and hardware (recommended: 8-10 GB RAM, 2-3 CPU cores)
5. Complete your order

Step 2 — Server Configuration

In the control panel, edit main configuration file:

hostname="My DayZ Server"
password="server_password"
passwordAdmin="admin_password"
maxPlayers=30
worlds=chernarusplus
platforms=windows
serverMods=
customMapMissionFile=
onLoadScript=
missionScript=

Step 3 — Advanced Configuration (serverDZ.ini)

Edit serverDZ.ini for advanced settings:

[General]
MaxPlayerCount=30
PauseWaveWhenNoPlayers=0
WaveStartTimer=7200
WavesRestartWave=1
 
[Time]
Present config time speed multiplier=0.1
Present first night duration percent=0.33
Present time acceleration=12
TimeStampFormat=Europe
 
[Map]
CustomMapCenterX=0
CustomMapCenterY=0
 
[Networking]
SteamQueryPort=27016
SteamPort=27015

Step 4 — GSLT Token Configuration

1. In panel, go to Startup
2. Find Game Server Token or GSLT Token
3. Paste your token
4. Save and restart server

Step 5 — Server Start

1. In the control panel, click Start
2. Wait for game files to download (first start may take 10-20 minutes)
3. Server will automatically restart

Connecting to Server

Method 1 — Steam

1. Launch DayZ
2. Go to View → Servers → Add a Server
3. Enter IP address or dayz.coresynth.io
4. Click Connect

Method 2 — Direct Connect

1. In DayZ menu, select Play → Direct Connect
2. Enter dayz.coresynth.io
3. Enter server password (if set)

Installing Mods

Installing Mods via Panel

1. In the control panel, go to Mods
2. Enter Steam Workshop ID of the mod
3. Click Install
4. Add mod ID to configuration:

serverMods=mod1;mod2;mod3;

5. Restart server

Recommended Mods

Troubleshooting

Server Not Showing in List

Cause: Missing or invalid GSLT token.

Solution:

1. Verify GSLT token at Steam Dev Portal 
2. Check token is correctly set in startup parameters
3. Restart server

Connection Timeout

Cause: Firewall blocking connection.

Solution:

1. In the control panel, go to Security
2. Ensure ports 2302 (UDP), 27015 (UDP) are allowed

Mod Not Loading

Cause: Incorrect mod order or missing dependency.

Solution:

# Ensure CF (Community Framework) is first
serverMods=1558632036;1564025534;your_mod_id;

Next Steps

• Subdomains — Custom domain setup
• Game Servers — All supported games

Need help? Open a support ticket  or ask Alex.