Dedicated server guide

DayZ

Manage dayzserver with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Authentication required · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

2302/UDP, 2302/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Mods and plugins

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

Backup hook

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Choose a supported runtime

Linux and Docker quickstart

Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-dayzserver create dayzserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-dayzserver setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-dayzserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-dayzserver status

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-dayzserver create dayzserver
./alphagsm-docker my-dayzserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-dayzserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-dayzserver status

Host process

Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-dayzserver create dayzserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-dayzserver setup
Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-dayzserver doctor
Start the game server ./alphagsm my-dayzserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-dayzserver status

./alphagsm my-dayzserver create dayzserver
./alphagsm my-dayzserver setup
./alphagsm my-dayzserver doctor
./alphagsm my-dayzserver start
./alphagsm my-dayzserver status

This guide covers the dayzserver module in AlphaGSM.

Status

dayzserver is currently ENABLED (AUTH).

Before setup, authenticate Steam or SteamCMD with an account entitled to DayZ dedicated server app 223350.

Requirements

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SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mydayzserv create dayzserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mydayzserv setup

Start it:

alphagsm mydayzserv start

Check it:

alphagsm mydayzserv status

Stop it:

alphagsm mydayzserv stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 2302)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm mydayzserv update
alphagsm mydayzserv backup
alphagsm mydayzserv set servername "AlphaGSM DayZ"
alphagsm mydayzserv set queryport 2303

set servername, set serverpassword, set adminpassword, set maxplayers, and set queryport rewrite serverDZ.cfg immediately through the schema-backed config-sync path.

Notes

Module name: dayzserver
Default port: 2302

Server variables

After create dayzserver, inspect or change these with set:

alphagsm myserver set --list
alphagsm myserver set KEY --describe
alphagsm myserver set KEY VALUE

Key	Aliases	Type	What it does
`adminpassword`	adminpass	string	Optional DayZ admin password. Stored as a secret.
`hostname`	servername, name	string	The advertised DayZ server name.
`maxplayers`	users	integer	Maximum allowed players.
`queryport`	—	integer	Steam query port.
`serverpassword`	sv_password, password	string	Optional join password. Stored as a secret.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: DayZServer
Location: <install_dir>/DayZServer
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 223350

Server Configuration

Config file: serverDZ.cfg
Template: See server-templates/dayzserver/ if available
Schema-backed sync: AlphaGSM keeps hostname, password, passwordAdmin, maxPlayers, and steamQueryPort aligned with set

Maps and Mods

Map directory: Check game documentation
Mod directory: Check game documentation
Workshop support: No

Configuration templates

Reference files from this source revision. Review paths, passwords and game-specific settings before use.

serverDZ.cfg

Share your server

Sector Alpha server directory

When your server is ready, you can publish its connection details and community information on Sector Alpha. Review your listing and keep the information current.

Find a community

Browse the directory for game servers and their published connection details.

Browse server directory

Publish your server

Prepare a name, address and description for your listing.

Publish a server

Manual server sharing instructions

Frequently asked questions

What support evidence is recorded for DayZ?

Authentication required. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Which runtimes can run DayZ?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does DayZ use?

2302/UDP, 2302/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to DayZ?

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

How should I back up DayZ?

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Source and support evidence

This guide mirrors AlphaGSM’s upstream documentation at 32cef5ba9e03053c8e461fffa0ba133b160b528d. Commands and prerequisites can change. Check current support notes before installation.

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