# DayZ Server Hosting Guides (/docs/dayz)



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DayZ is an open-world survival game set in a post-apocalyptic zombie landscape. With extensive modding, community maps, and hardcore survival mechanics, it's one of the most popular games for dedicated server hosting. These guides cover everything for your XGamingServer DayZ server.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

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  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="How to Join Your Server" description="Connect via Steam Favorites, DZSA Launcher, or direct IP." href="/docs/dayz/join-server" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Make Server Public" description="Fix your server not appearing in the Community browser." href="/docs/dayz/make-server-public" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="How to Configure Your Server" description="Full serverDZ.cfg reference — every setting." href="/docs/dayz/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="How to Rename Your Server" description="Change the hostname." href="/docs/dayz/rename-server" />
</Cards>

Administration [#administration]

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  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Admin & RCON Setup" description="Admin commands, RCON, CFTools, BEC." href="/docs/dayz/admin-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="How to Change Max Players" description="Set the player limit." href="/docs/dayz/player-slots" />
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Maps & Mods [#maps--mods]

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  <Card icon={<Map />} title="How to Change the Map" description="Chernarus, Livonia, Sakhal, Namalsk, Deer Isle, and more." href="/docs/dayz/map-guide" />

  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="How to Install Mods" description="One-click Workshop mod install with auto bikeys and server-side toggle." href="/docs/dayz/mod-setup" />
</Cards>

World Management [#world-management]

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  <Card icon={<Clock />} title="Persistence & Time" description="Save data, cleanup intervals, time acceleration, and wiping." href="/docs/dayz/persistence-settings" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="How to Update" description="Update to the latest version." href="/docs/dayz/update-guide" />
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