{"id":19694,"date":"2024-02-22T09:57:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T09:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/?p=19694"},"modified":"2024-02-22T09:58:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T09:58:04","slug":"guide-on-how-to-host-a-dayz-server-on-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xgamingserver.com\/blog\/guide-on-how-to-host-a-dayz-server-on-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide on How to Host a DayZ Server on Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the realm of multiplayer gaming, hosting your server can dramatically enhance your and your players&#8217; experience. DayZ, a survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world, offers an intense experience that&#8217;s even more engaging when played on a private server. 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This involves installing necessary dependencies and setting up your system for optimal performance and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-installing-dependencies\">Installing Dependencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your Linux distribution, the required packages to run the DayZ server will vary. Here are the commands for the most common distributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Debian\/Ubuntu<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  sudo apt-get install lib32gcc-s1<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)\/CentOS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  sudo yum install glibc.i686 libstdc++.i686<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arch Linux<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  sudo pacman -Syy glibc lib32-glibc nano<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>After installing the necessary packages, proceed with setting up SteamCMD, a command-line version of the Steam client, which is essential for downloading the DayZ server files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-setting-up-steamcmd\">Setting Up SteamCMD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a directory for SteamCMD and navigate into it:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>   mkdir -p ~\/servers\/steamcmd &amp;&amp; cd ~\/servers\/steamcmd<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Download and extract SteamCMD:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>   curl -sqL \"https:\/\/steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net\/client\/installer\/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz\" | tar zxvf -<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-downloading-and-configuring-the-dayz-server\">Downloading and Configuring the DayZ Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With SteamCMD ready, the next step is to download the DayZ server files and configure your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-downloading-the-server\">Downloading the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use SteamCMD to log in with your Steam account and download the DayZ server. Ensure you replace <code>your_login<\/code> with your actual Steam login credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Without Mods (Stable Branch)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  ~\/servers\/steamcmd\/steamcmd.sh +force_install_dir ~\/servers\/dayz-server\/ +login your_login +app_update 223350 +quit<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>With Mods<\/strong><br>To install mods, such as Community Framework and Community Online Tools, use the following commands:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  ~\/servers\/steamcmd\/steamcmd.sh +force_install_dir ~\/servers\/dayz-server\/ +login your_login +app_update 223350 +workshop_download_item 221100 1559212036 +workshop_download_item 221100 1564026768 +quit<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-configuring-the-server\">Configuring the Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before launching your DayZ server, it&#8217;s essential to configure it properly. This involves editing the <code>serverDZ.cfg<\/code> file to set up server rules, gameplay settings, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Without Mods<\/strong><br>Navigate to your server directory and start the server with the desired configuration:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  cd ~\/servers\/dayz-server\/\n  .\/DayZServer -config=serverDZ.cfg -port=2301 -BEpath=battleye -profiles=profiles -dologs -adminlog -netlog -freezecheck<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>With Mods<\/strong><br>If you&#8217;re using mods, ensure they&#8217;re correctly linked and then launch the server with the mod parameters:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  cd ~\/servers\/dayz-server\/\n  ln -s ~\/servers\/dayz-server\/steamapps\/workshop\/content\/221100\/1559212036 ~\/servers\/dayz-server\/1559212036\n  ln -s ~\/servers\/dayz-server\/steamapps\/workshop\/content\/221100\/1564026768 ~\/servers\/dayz-server\/1564026768\n  .\/DayZServer -config=serverDZ.cfg -port=2301 \"-mod=1559212036;1564026768;\" -BEpath=battleye -profiles=profiles -dologs -adminlog -netlog -freezecheck<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-automating-server-management\">Automating Server Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For ease of management, it&#8217;s recommended to automate server updates and restarts. This can be achieved by creating scripts and utilizing <code>systemd<\/code> for service management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creating-update-scripts\">Creating Update Scripts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Without Mods<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  nano ~\/servers\/dayz-server\/update.sh<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Include the following commands in the script:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  \/home\/your_username\/servers\/steamcmd\/steamcmd.sh +force_install_dir \/home\/your_username\/servers\/dayz-server\/ +login your_login +app_update 223350 +quit<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>With Mods<\/strong><br>For servers with mods, ensure your update script also handles mod updates:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>  nano ~\/servers\/dayz-server\/update.sh\n  # Include commands for updating the server and mods<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Make the script executable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo chmod +x ~\/servers\/dayz-server\/update.sh<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-configuring-systemd-service\">Configuring systemd Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a <code>systemd<\/code> service file to manage your DayZ server as a system service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open a new service file for editing:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>   sudo nano \/etc\/systemd\/system\/dayz-server.service<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Include the following configuration, adjusting paths and usernames as necessary:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>   &#91;Unit]\n   Description=DayZ Dedicated Server\n   Wants=network-online.target\n   After=syslog.target network.target nss-lookup.target network-online.target\n\n   &#91;Service]\n   ExecStartPre=\/home\/your_username\/servers\/dayz-server\/update.sh\n   ExecStart=\/home\/your_username\/servers\/dayz-server\/DayZServer -config=serverDZ.cfg -port=2301 \"-mod=1559212036;1564026768;\" -BEpath=battleye -profiles=profiles -dologs -adminlog -netlog -freezecheck\n   WorkingDirectory=\/home\/your_username\/servers\/dayz-server\/\n   LimitNOFILE=100000\n   ExecReload=\/bin\/kill -s HUP $MAINPID\n   ExecStop=\/bin\/kill -s INT $MAINPID\n   User=your_username\n   Group=users\n   Restart=on-failure\n   RestartSec=5s\n\n   &#91;Install]\n   WantedBy=multi-user.target<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Reload <code>systemd<\/code> to recognize the new service and enable it for autostart:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>   sudo systemctl daemon-reload\n   sudo systemctl enable dayz-server<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>With this setup, you can easily manage your DayZ server with commands like <code>sudo systemctl start dayz-server<\/code>, <code>sudo systemctl stop dayz-server<\/code>, and <code>sudo systemctl restart dayz-server<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosting your DayZ server on a Linux system provides a flexible and powerful way to manage your gaming experience. 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