Running a DayZ server means moderating it — kicking trolls, banning cheaters, restarting, and messaging players. This guide covers DayZ admin and RCON commands.
How admin works in DayZ
DayZ uses BattlEye RCON for remote administration. You enable it in your BattlEye config with a password and port, then connect an RCON client to send commands to the running server. There’s also a vanilla admins list, and most communities add an in-game admin mod for richer control.
Common RCON commands
players— list connected players with their IDs.#kick <id>— disconnect a player.#ban <id>/addBan— ban a player.say -1 <message>— broadcast to everyone.#shutdown/#restart— shut down or restart the server.
Exact syntax depends on your RCON client and BattlEye version — check the client’s responses.
In-game admin tools
RCON is great for moderation but limited in-game. Most servers add a mod like VPPAdminTools for a full in-game admin menu — teleport, spawn items, manage players and objects, and more. See our guide on becoming admin with VPPAdminTools.
Set up admin the easy way
On XGamingServer’s DayZ hosting, RCON and BattlEye are configured for you and you manage the server from the panel. Generate your config with our server config generator, and see the serverDZ.cfg guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I run admin commands on a DayZ server?
Through BattlEye RCON — enable it with a password and port, connect an RCON client, and use commands like players, #kick, #ban, say and #restart.
How do I become an in-game admin in DayZ?
Install an admin mod such as VPPAdminTools and add yourself to its admin list — it gives a full in-game admin menu beyond RCON.
What RCON does DayZ use?
BattlEye RCON. Configure the password and port in the BattlEye settings and use any compatible RCON client.
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