How to Install DZSA Launcher: Download & Join a DayZ Server

Updated October 19, 2026 · By Host Havoc Technical Support Team

The DZSA Launcher (DayZ Standalone Launcher) is a popular third-party launcher that automatically installs required mods for players when they connect to your server. Enabling it on your server side registers it in the DZSA Launcher server browser.

How to install the DZSA Launcher on your computer

Step 1: Go to the official website, dayzsalauncher.com, and click Download. This downloads the Windows installer. (There is also a Portable Version if you don't want to install anything.)

Step 2: Open the file you downloaded and follow the installation steps.

Step 3: Open the DZSA Launcher. It automatically finds your DayZ installation, so there's nothing to set up.

Step 4: Find the server you want in the launcher's server list and join it. The launcher downloads the mods the server needs, then starts DayZ.

Tip: If you can't find a server, ask its owner for a DZSA join link, or make one yourself on the launcher's Join page with the server's IP and Steam query port.

How to install the DZSA Launcher on your server

Make sure you have already installed the Workshop mods you want before setting up DZSA Launcher support.

Step 1: Log into the Game Control Panel and navigate to your DayZ service.

Step 2: Open the Non-Workshop Mods icon in the panel.

Step 3: Find DZSA Launcher in the list and click Install.

Step 4: Restart your server.

Step 5: Go to https://dayzsalauncher.com/#/servercheck and enter your server IP and Steam query port (shown in your control panel) as IP:QueryPort to register your server in the DZSA Launcher listing. It can take about 5 minutes for your server to appear.

Note: Players must also have the DZSA Launcher installed on their end to benefit from the automatic mod installation feature.