[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"TrustPilot_Reviews:*:limit=1&sort[]=-review_time":3,"TrustPilot_Stats:*:":13,"Currencies:*:":18,"Footer_Popular_Games:*:":42,"Header_Content:*,translations.*::en":71,"wiki_categories:id,kind,cta_url,slug,game,game.path,game.name,game.image_cover,game.whmcs_order_url,game.fullpath,translations.languages_code,translations.name,translations.description,translations.title,translations.cta_label,articles.id,articles.article_path,articles.sort,articles.date_created,articles.date_updated,articles.author_name,articles.featured_image,articles.subcategory.id,articles.subcategory.slug,articles.subcategory.sort,articles.subcategory.display_style,articles.subcategory.translations.languages_code,articles.subcategory.translations.name,articles.translations.languages_code,articles.translations.title,articles.translations.title_short,articles.translations.description,articles.translations.content_md:filter[kind][_eq]=game&filter[game][_eq]=dayz&filter[status][_eq]=published&deep[translations][_filter][languages_code][_in]=en,en&deep[articles][_filter][status][_eq]=published&deep[articles][_sort]=sort&deep[articles][_limit]=-1&deep[articles][translations][_filter][languages_code][_in]=en,en&deep[articles][subcategory][translations][_filter][languages_code][_in]=en,en&limit=1":79},{"data":4},[5],{"display":6,"review_id":7,"review_stars":8,"review_text":9,"review_time":10,"review_title":11,"review_tp_id":7,"reviewer":12},false,"6a10aae75ac38557c9304183",5,"Amazing and lightning fast Technical support makes Host Havoc a must have for hosting my VIntage Story server!","2026-05-22T21:13:43Z","Amazing and lightning fast Technical…","Mike Mansell",{"data":14},{"id":15,"reviewcount":16,"trustscore":17},1,1546,"4.7",{"data":19},[20,25,31,37],{"code":21,"id":15,"rate":22,"suffix":23,"symbol":24,"title":23},"usd","1.00000","USD","$",{"code":26,"id":27,"rate":28,"suffix":29,"symbol":30,"title":29},"eur",2,"0.86155","EUR","€",{"code":32,"id":33,"rate":34,"suffix":35,"symbol":36,"title":35},"gbp",3,"0.73464","GBP","£",{"code":38,"id":39,"rate":40,"suffix":41,"symbol":24,"title":41},"cad",4,"1.37116","CAD",{"data":43},[44,47,50,53,56,59,64,68],{"Game":45,"Game_Link":46,"id":15,"sort":15},"Windrose","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fwindrose",{"Game":48,"Game_Link":49,"id":39,"sort":27},"Minecraft","\u002Fminecraft",{"Game":51,"Game_Link":52,"id":33,"sort":33},"7 Days to Die","\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die",{"Game":54,"Game_Link":55,"id":8,"sort":39},"Vintage Story","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fvintage-story",{"Game":57,"Game_Link":58,"id":27,"sort":8},"Arma 3","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Farma-3",{"Game":60,"Game_Link":61,"id":62,"sort":63},"Arma Reforger","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Farma-reforger",7,6,{"Game":65,"Game_Link":66,"id":67,"sort":62},"DayZ","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz",8,{"Game":69,"Game_Link":70,"id":63,"sort":67},"Rust","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Frust",{"data":72},{"id":15,"sale_active":73,"sale_html":74,"sale_icon":75,"sale_icon_2x":76,"_translatedFields":77},true,"Save 10% off new services for life by using code \u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aeb34\">SPRING\u003C\u002Fspan> at checkout!","2f67e468-c12e-4412-b2cd-b781354b70f6","28db222b-0aea-4e31-a56c-01cbe993b567",[78],"sale_html",{"data":80},[81],{"id":82,"kind":83,"cta_url":84,"slug":84,"game":85,"translations":89,"articles":95},12,"game",null,{"path":86,"name":65,"image_cover":87,"whmcs_order_url":88,"fullpath":66},"dayz","48f8174b-94c5-4767-a310-473c51739a3c","https:\u002F\u002Fhosthavoc.com\u002Fbilling\u002Fcart.php?a=add&pid=64",[90],{"languages_code":91,"name":65,"description":92,"title":93,"cta_label":94},"en","DayZ server management guides covering loot tables, cfggameplay.json, perspective mode, spawn loadouts, Workshop mods, DZSA Launcher, and map changes.","DayZ Server Guides","Rent a DayZ Server",[96,114,131,147,162,175,190,202,215,228,242,254,269,281,293,306,318,331],{"id":97,"article_path":98,"sort":84,"date_created":99,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":101,"translations":108},198,"spawn-loadouts","2026-06-09T04:01:36.000Z","Host Havoc Technical Support Team",{"id":33,"slug":102,"sort":103,"display_style":104,"translations":105},"gameplay",30,"list",[106],{"languages_code":91,"name":107},"Gameplay Settings",[109],{"languages_code":91,"title":110,"title_short":111,"description":112,"content_md":113},"How to Set Player Spawn Loadouts on Your DayZ Server","Set Spawn Loadouts","Customize the items players spawn with on your Host Havoc DayZ server by editing init.c or a mod loadout config file.","DayZ lets you customize the items players start with when they spawn for the first time. In vanilla DayZ this is controlled by `init.c` in your mission folder. Mods like DayZ Expansion and DayZRP provide their own loadout config files.\n\nBefore editing, consider [setting up FTP access](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fftp-client) so you can download, edit, and re-upload mission files more easily.\n\n## Vanilla DayZ (init.c)\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Stop your server.\n\n**Step 3:** Click **File Manager** and navigate to `mpmissions\u002F\u003CYourMission>\u002F` (for example, `mpmissions\u002FdayzOffline.chernarusplus\u002F`).\n\n**Step 4:** Open `init.c` in the Text Editor.\n\n**Step 5:** Locate the default loadout block, which looks like:\n\n```c\nEntityAI itemEnt;\nitemEnt = player.GetInventory().CreateInInventory(\"Rags\");\nitemEnt = player.GetInventory().CreateInInventory(\"BoxCerealCrunchin\");\nitemEnt = player.GetInventory().CreateInInventory(\"Apple\");\n```\n\nReplace or extend the `CreateInInventory` lines with the item class names you want players to spawn with.\n\n**Step 6:** Save the file and start your server.\n\n## With mods (Expansion, DayZRP, Trader)\n\nMods typically provide a UI-editable or JSON-based loadout config file inside the mod's profile folder. Refer to the specific mod's documentation for the correct file path and format.\n\n> **Note:** Loadouts apply on first spawn only. If a player has already spawned and has inventory, they keep it. Pair loadout changes with a [server wipe](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fwipe-server) if you want all players to start fresh.",{"id":115,"article_path":116,"sort":84,"date_created":117,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":118,"translations":125},219,"ftp-client","2026-06-09T04:02:55.000Z",{"id":15,"slug":119,"sort":120,"display_style":121,"translations":122},"getting-started",10,"cards",[123],{"languages_code":91,"name":124},"Getting Started",[126],{"languages_code":91,"title":127,"title_short":128,"description":129,"content_md":130},"How to Use an FTP Client with Your DayZ Server","Connect via FTP","Connect to your Host Havoc DayZ server's files using an FTP client like FileZilla. Find your FTP credentials in the game control panel and connect in seconds.","FTP access lets you upload, download, and manage your DayZ server files directly from your computer. This is useful for editing large config files, backing up world data before a [server wipe](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fwipe-server), or uploading mod folders manually.\n\nHost Havoc recommends [FileZilla](https:\u002F\u002Ffilezilla-project.org\u002Fdownload.php?show_all=1) as your FTP client.\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Find the **FTP Info** section near the middle of the screen. Copy the FTP IP and port (it will look similar to `167.114.172.201:8821`) and paste it into the **Host** field in FileZilla.\n\n![Game Control Panel FTP Info section showing the FTP IP address and port](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F2d958492-4ca2-42ed-8f25-26c6c26fd816)\n\n> **Note:** If the panel shows **SFTP Info** instead of **FTP Info**, add `sftp:\u002F\u002F` in front of the IP address -- for example, `sftp:\u002F\u002F167.114.172.201:8821`.\n\n**Step 3:** Enter your control panel username and password into the **Username** and **Password** fields in FileZilla.\n\n![FileZilla connection bar with the Username and Password fields filled in](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002Fc7ad63d9-3ccf-495f-99f2-dbda4fca9497)\n\n**Step 4:** The port will adjust automatically if you pasted the full `IP:port` string into the Host field. Click **Quickconnect** to connect.\n\nOnce connected, the right-hand panel in FileZilla shows your server's files. You can drag and drop files between your computer (left panel) and the server (right panel).\n\n> **Tip:** Mod folders must be placed in the root directory of your server and their names must start with an `@` symbol (e.g., `@MyMod`). See [Install Workshop Mods](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Finstall-mods) for the full workflow.",{"id":132,"article_path":133,"sort":84,"date_created":134,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":135,"translations":141},218,"ban-players","2026-06-09T04:02:40.000Z",{"id":63,"slug":136,"sort":137,"display_style":104,"translations":138},"troubleshooting",60,[139],{"languages_code":91,"name":140},"Troubleshooting",[142],{"languages_code":91,"title":143,"title_short":144,"description":145,"content_md":146},"How to Ban or Kick Players from Your DayZ Server","Ban or Kick Players","Kick or permanently ban players from your Host Havoc DayZ server using BattlEye RCON commands or by editing the bans.txt file directly.","DayZ uses BattlEye for server moderation. You can kick or ban players live via an RCON client, or add bans offline by editing the BattlEye ban list file. You must first [set up admin access](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fadd-admins) before using RCON commands.\n\n## Method 1: Live ban\u002Fkick via RCON (BERCon)\n\n**Step 1:** Connect to your server using BERCon or another BattlEye RCON client. Use the admin password you set when [adding admins](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fadd-admins).\n\n**Step 2:** Run the `players` command to list connected players. Note each player's number and GUID.\n\n**Step 3:** To kick a player:\n\n```\nkick \u003CplayerNumber> \u003Creason>\n```\n\nExample: `kick 3 Cheating`\n\n**Step 4:** To ban a player:\n\n```\nban \u003CplayerNumber> \u003Cminutes> \u003Creason>\n```\n\nUse `0` for a permanent ban. Example: `ban 3 0 RuleViolation`\n\nBans are written automatically to `profiles\u002FBattlEye\u002Fbans.txt`.\n\n## Method 2: Offline ban via bans.txt\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Click **File Manager** and open `profiles\u002FBattlEye\u002Fbans.txt` in the Text Editor.\n\n**Step 3:** Add a new line in BattlEye ban format:\n\n```\n\u003CGUID> \u003Cminutes> \u003Creason>\n```\n\nExamples:\n\n```\naabbccddeeff11223344556677889900 0 RuleViolation\naabbccddeeff11223344556677889900 60 Cooldown\n```\n\n**Step 4:** Save the file. Bans take effect immediately. BattlEye polls the file without requiring a server restart.\n\n## Unban a player\n\nOpen `bans.txt`, remove or comment out (with `\u002F\u002F`) the line for the player's GUID, and save the file.",{"id":148,"article_path":149,"sort":84,"date_created":134,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":150,"translations":156},217,"reinstall-server",{"id":67,"slug":151,"sort":152,"display_style":104,"translations":153},"general",99,[154],{"languages_code":91,"name":155},"General",[157],{"languages_code":91,"title":158,"title_short":159,"description":160,"content_md":161},"How to Reinstall Your DayZ Server","Reinstall Server","Fully reset your Host Havoc DayZ server to its default state by using the Reinstall option in the game control panel.","Reinstalling resets your DayZ server to the same state it was in when you first received it. All server files are deleted and a clean copy of the game server is downloaded and installed.\n\n> **Warning:** All server files will be deleted (except backups). Download any files you want to keep via [FTP](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fftp-client) before proceeding.\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Stop your server.\n\n**Step 3:** Click the **More** button.\n\n![The More button highlighted in the Game Control Panel service page](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F94180fe5-c087-402a-b039-8712cc770d74)\n\n**Step 4:** Click **Reinstall**.\n\n![The Reinstall option shown in the More dropdown menu](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002Ffbfa4b6d-e744-47e9-a572-6bcd73c77865)\n\n**Step 5:** Click the **Reinstall** confirmation button. It is recommended to keep the **Default values** option selected.\n\n![The reinstall confirmation dialog with the Reinstall button and Default values option](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F33ff1300-7a5e-4dbf-8bbf-6c29625cb1f1)\n\nThe process deletes all existing files, downloads fresh game server files, and installs a default configuration. This may take several minutes depending on the size of the game files.\n\n> **Note:** Once the reinstall is complete your server will be ready to start. If you need further assistance, [submit a support ticket](https:\u002F\u002Fhosthavoc.com\u002Fbilling\u002Fsubmitticket.php) and the Host Havoc team will be happy to help.",{"id":163,"article_path":164,"sort":84,"date_created":134,"date_updated":165,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":166,"translations":169},216,"automatic-restarts","2026-06-10T18:25:37.000Z",{"id":15,"slug":119,"sort":120,"display_style":121,"translations":167},[168],{"languages_code":91,"name":124},[170],{"languages_code":91,"title":171,"title_short":172,"description":173,"content_md":174},"How to Set Up Automatic Restarts on Your DayZ Server","Automatic Restarts","Schedule automatic daily or repeating restarts for your Host Havoc DayZ server using the Scheduled Tasks feature in the game control panel.","Scheduled restarts keep your DayZ server stable, apply updates, and refresh the loot economy on a regular basis. You can set them up using the Scheduled Tasks feature in the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F).\n\nSee the [reinstall server guide](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Freinstall-server) if you need to do a full reset rather than a routine restart.\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Click the **Scheduled Tasks** icon on the left side of the panel.\n\n**Step 3:** Click **New** at the top, choose **Scheduled Start\u002FStop\u002FRestart**, then click **New** below that section.\n\n**Step 4:** Give the task a descriptive name and make sure the **Enabled** checkbox is checked.\n\n**Step 5:** For **Type**, choose **Daily** to restart at the same time every day.\n\n**Step 6:** Set the start date and time. This will be the time the restart occurs each day.\n\n> **Note:** The time is based on the panel's time zone. If the restart is not occurring when expected, check the panel time zone article for your account.\n\n**Step 7:** Click **Save**.\n\n## Repeating restarts (every N hours)\n\nTo restart every 6 hours within a 24-hour period, enable the **Repeat Task** option and set the interval to 6 hours. The task will fire at the start time and then repeat at the configured interval.\n\n![Scheduled task example showing Repeat Task option set to every 6 hours](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F144fa52d-b4d8-440b-a973-1a9f6ff7a828)\n\nAdditional options such as waiting until the server is empty before restarting are available under **Advanced Options**.",{"id":176,"article_path":177,"sort":84,"date_created":134,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":178,"translations":184},215,"edit-mod-configs",{"id":39,"slug":179,"sort":180,"display_style":104,"translations":181},"mods",40,[182],{"languages_code":91,"name":183},"Mods & Maps",[185],{"languages_code":91,"title":186,"title_short":187,"description":188,"content_md":189},"How to Edit Mod Configuration Files on Your DayZ Server","Edit Mod Config Files","Locate and edit mod configuration files on your Host Havoc DayZ server using the File Manager or FTP after the server has generated the mod profile folders.","Most mods generate their own configuration files the first time your server runs with them active. You can then edit those files through the File Manager or [FTP](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fftp-client) to customize mod behavior.\n\nBefore editing, make sure the mods are [installed and activated](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Finstall-mods) and the server has run at least once to generate the config files.\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Install your mods and start the server. Allow it to fully start, then stop it -- this generates the mod profile and config folders.\n\n**Step 3:** Click the **File Manager** icon and open the **HostHavocDayZServer** folder (the server profile directory).\n\n**Step 4:** Browse the mod sub-folders to find the configuration file you want to edit.\n\n**Step 5:** Right-click the file and select **Edit**, make your changes, then save.\n\n> **Note:** Not all mods create configuration files. If a folder is empty or missing the file you expect, check the mod's documentation for the correct location or file name.\n\n> **Tip:** You can also edit mod config files via [FTP](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fftp-client) if that is your preferred workflow.",{"id":191,"article_path":192,"sort":84,"date_created":134,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":193,"translations":196},214,"install-dzsa-launcher",{"id":39,"slug":179,"sort":180,"display_style":104,"translations":194},[195],{"languages_code":91,"name":183},[197],{"languages_code":91,"title":198,"title_short":199,"description":200,"content_md":201},"How to Install DZSA Launcher on Your DayZ Server","Install DZSA Launcher","Enable DZSA Launcher support on your Host Havoc DayZ server so players can connect and have mods installed automatically through the DZSA Launcher client.","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.\n\nMake sure you have already [installed the Workshop mods](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Finstall-mods) you want before setting up DZSA Launcher support.\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Open the **Non-Workshop Mods** icon in the panel.\n\n**Step 3:** Find **DZSA Launcher** in the list and click **Install**.\n\n**Step 4:** Restart your server.\n\n**Step 5:** Go to [http:\u002F\u002Fdayzsalauncher.com\u002F#\u002Fservercheck](http:\u002F\u002Fdayzsalauncher.com\u002F#\u002Fservercheck) and enter your server IP and port to register your server in the DZSA Launcher listing.\n\n> **Note:** Players must also have the DZSA Launcher installed on their end to benefit from the automatic mod installation feature.",{"id":203,"article_path":204,"sort":84,"date_created":134,"date_updated":205,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":206,"translations":209},213,"install-mods","2026-06-10T18:25:02.000Z",{"id":39,"slug":179,"sort":180,"display_style":104,"translations":207},[208],{"languages_code":91,"name":183},[210],{"languages_code":91,"title":211,"title_short":212,"description":213,"content_md":214},"How to Install Workshop Mods on Your DayZ Server","Install Workshop Mods","Install and activate Steam Workshop mods on your Host Havoc DayZ server using the built-in Steam Workshop integration or the manual FTP method.","Host Havoc provides a built-in Steam Workshop integration that installs and activates mods automatically. A manual FTP method is also available for older or non-Workshop content. Once mods are installed, you can [edit their configuration files](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fedit-mod-configs) to customize behavior.\n\n## Method 1: Built-in Steam Workshop (recommended)\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Click the **Steam Workshop** icon on the left side of the panel.\n\n**Step 3:** Find the mod you want to install and click **Install**. You can also paste a Workshop collection URL to install multiple mods at once.\n\n**Step 4:** After installation, open the **Commandline Manager** from within the panel and edit your custom command line.\n\n**Step 5:** Add the mod folder names to the `-mods` parameter, separated by semicolons. Most mods use `-mods`; some (server-side only mods) require `-servermods` -- the mod page will indicate which.\n\nExample for three mods:\n\n```\n@MyMod1;@MyMod2;@MyMod3;\n```\n\n**Step 6:** Save the command line and click **Select** to activate it. Restart your server.\n\n## Method 2: Manual FTP upload\n\n**Step 1:** [Set up your FTP client](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fftp-client) and connect to your server.\n\n**Step 2:** Download the mod folder from its source. The folder name must start with an `@` symbol (e.g., `@MyMod`).\n\n**Step 3:** Upload the mod folder to the root directory of your server via FTP.\n\n**Step 4:** Follow steps 4-6 from Method 1 above to add the mod to your command line.\n\n> **Note:** The built-in Steam Workshop method is strongly recommended over FTP for Workshop mods -- it handles updates and file verification automatically.",{"id":216,"article_path":217,"sort":84,"date_created":99,"date_updated":218,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":219,"translations":222},199,"edit-loot-tables","2026-06-10T18:25:28.000Z",{"id":33,"slug":102,"sort":103,"display_style":104,"translations":220},[221],{"languages_code":91,"name":107},[223],{"languages_code":91,"title":224,"title_short":225,"description":226,"content_md":227},"How to Edit Loot Tables (types.xml) on Your DayZ Server","Edit Loot Tables","Customize loot spawn rates, item rarity, and despawn timers on your Host Havoc DayZ server by editing types.xml inside your mission folder.","All loot tuning in DayZ lives in `types.xml` inside your mission folder. Editing it lets you control how often items spawn, how rare they are, and how long they persist in the world before despawning. [Set up FTP access](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fftp-client) first so you can download and re-upload the file easily.\n\n> **Before you start:** Always keep an unmodified backup of `types.xml`. A malformed XML file can prevent the server from starting.\n\n## Method 1: Manual edit (Text Editor or FTP)\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Stop your server.\n\n**Step 3:** Click **File Manager** and navigate to `mpmissions\u002F\u003CYourMission>\u002Fdb\u002F`. For default Chernarus this is `mpmissions\u002FdayzOffline.chernarusplus\u002Fdb\u002F`.\n\n**Step 4:** Download `types.xml` to your PC (right-click and select Download). Open it in a text editor with good XML support (Notepad++, VS Code).\n\n**Step 5:** Locate the item you want to modify. Each entry looks like this:\n\n```xml\n\u003Ctype name=\"AKM\">\n    \u003Cnominal>15\u003C\u002Fnominal>      \u003C!-- target world count -->\n    \u003Clifetime>14400\u003C\u002Flifetime>  \u003C!-- seconds before despawn (14400 = 4 h) -->\n    \u003Crestock>1800\u003C\u002Frestock>     \u003C!-- respawn delay in seconds -->\n    \u003Cmin>5\u003C\u002Fmin>                \u003C!-- minimum world count -->\n    \u003Cquantmin>-1\u003C\u002Fquantmin>     \u003C!-- ammo\u002Fquantity min (-1 = default) -->\n    \u003Cquantmax>-1\u003C\u002Fquantmax>     \u003C!-- ammo\u002Fquantity max -->\n    \u003Ccost>100\u003C\u002Fcost>            \u003C!-- spawn weight (higher = rarer) -->\n    \u003Cflags count_in_cargo=\"0\" count_in_hoarder=\"0\" count_in_map=\"1\" count_in_player=\"0\" deloot=\"0\"\u002F>\n    \u003Ccategory name=\"weapons\"\u002F>\n    \u003Cusage name=\"Military\"\u002F>\n\u003C\u002Ftype>\n```\n\n**Common adjustments:**\n\n| Goal | What to change |\n|------|----------------|\n| Make item more common | Increase `nominal` and `min`, decrease `cost` |\n| Prevent item from spawning | Set `nominal=0` and `min=0` |\n| Reduce despawn rate | Increase `lifetime` (in seconds) |\n\n**Step 6:** Save the file, then re-upload it via File Manager to overwrite the server copy.\n\n**Step 7:** Start the service. Changes take effect on the next loot economy refresh (within a few minutes of startup) or immediately after a full restart.\n\n## Method 2: DZSA.tools (browser-based editor)\n\n**Step 1:** Stop your server and download `types.xml` as described above.\n\n**Step 2:** Go to [https:\u002F\u002Fdzsa.tools\u002F](https:\u002F\u002Fdzsa.tools\u002F) and drag and drop your `types.xml` file onto the page.\n\n**Step 3:** Use the UI to find items and adjust values.\n\n**Step 4:** Download the updated file and re-upload it to `mpmissions\u002F\u003CYourMission>\u002Fdb\u002Ftypes.xml`.\n\n> **Note:** Some mods add their own `types.xml` files inside their mod folders. Edit those separately or use a dedicated loot-generation tool.",{"id":229,"article_path":230,"sort":84,"date_created":231,"date_updated":232,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":233,"translations":236},178,"join-server","2026-06-09T04:00:32.000Z","2026-06-10T19:25:35.000Z",{"id":15,"slug":119,"sort":120,"display_style":121,"translations":234},[235],{"languages_code":91,"name":124},[237],{"languages_code":91,"title":238,"title_short":239,"description":240,"content_md":241},"How to Join Your DayZ Server","Join Your Server","Learn how to connect to your DayZ server hosted by Host Havoc, whether through the in-game server browser, the Steam server browser, or direct IP connection.","Your DayZ server's IP and port are available in the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F). Once the server is running you can connect using any of the methods below.\n\nFor a smooth first experience, make sure you have already [added yourself as admin](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fadd-admins) so you can manage the server once you are inside.\n\n## Method 1: In-game server browser\n\n**Step 1:** Launch DayZ and select **Find Server** from the main menu.\n\n**Step 2:** Click the **Community** tab.\n\n**Step 3:** In the search box, type your server name or paste your server IP address.\n\n**Step 4:** Select your server from the list and click **Connect**.\n\n## Method 2: Direct connect (Steam server browser)\n\n**Step 1:** In Steam, open **View > Game Servers** (or press the **Servers** button in the Steam interface).\n\n**Step 2:** Click **Add a Server** and enter your server's IP and game port (found in the control panel).\n\n**Step 3:** Click **Find Games at this Address**, then **Connect**.\n\n## Method 3: DZSA Launcher\n\nIf your server has the [DZSA Launcher installed](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Finstall-dzsa-launcher), players can also connect through the DZSA Launcher server browser, which handles mod downloads automatically.\n\n> **Note:** If your server is password-protected, players will be prompted to enter the password after selecting the server. See [Add a server password](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fset-password) if you want to restrict access.",{"id":243,"article_path":244,"sort":84,"date_created":99,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":245,"translations":248},197,"perspective-mode",{"id":33,"slug":102,"sort":103,"display_style":104,"translations":246},[247],{"languages_code":91,"name":107},[249],{"languages_code":91,"title":250,"title_short":251,"description":252,"content_md":253},"How to Enable Third-Person or Force First-Person on Your DayZ Server","Third-Person \u002F First-Person Mode","Switch your Host Havoc DayZ server between third-person (3PP) and forced first-person (1PP) mode by editing the disable3rdPerson setting in your server config.","DayZ servers can run in third-person (3PP) or forced first-person (1PP) mode. The setting is displayed as a tag in the in-game server browser, so players can filter by their preferred mode. This is a config change that requires a restart. See also [Change your server name](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fchange-server-name) to advertise the mode in your hostname.\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Stop your server.\n\n**Step 3:** Click **Configuration Files**, then click **Text Editor** next to `serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg`.\n\n**Step 4:** Locate the following line:\n\n```\ndisable3rdPerson = 0;\n```\n\nSet the value:\n\n| Value | Effect |\n|-------|--------|\n| `0` | Third-person allowed (3PP, default) |\n| `1` | Forced first-person only (1PP) |\n\n**Step 5:** Click **Save** and start the service.\n\n> **Tip:** Forcing 1PP changes combat balance significantly. Players cannot peek around corners with a third-person camera. Many competitive servers and DayZRP communities run 1PP. Consider adding `[1PP]` or `[3PP]` to your [server name](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fchange-server-name) so the mode is visible in the browser.",{"id":255,"article_path":256,"sort":84,"date_created":99,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":257,"translations":263},196,"time-weather",{"id":27,"slug":258,"sort":259,"display_style":104,"translations":260},"configuration",20,[261],{"languages_code":91,"name":262},"Configuration",[264],{"languages_code":91,"title":265,"title_short":266,"description":267,"content_md":268},"How to Set Time Acceleration and Weather on Your DayZ Server","Time Acceleration and Weather","Control the day\u002Fnight cycle speed and weather behavior on your Host Havoc DayZ server by editing time acceleration settings in serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg.","DayZ lets you speed up or slow down the day\u002Fnight cycle using acceleration multipliers in your server config. Weather defaults require the `cfggameplay.json` file, which must first be [enabled on your server](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fenable-cfggameplay).\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Stop your server if it is running.\n\n**Step 3:** Click **Configuration Files**, then click **Text Editor** next to `serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg`.\n\n**Step 4:** Locate and edit the following lines:\n\n```\nserverTime = \"SystemTime\";        \u002F\u002F or \"2024\u002F06\u002F15\u002F12\u002F00\" for a fixed start time\nserverTimeAcceleration = 12;      \u002F\u002F day cycle multiplier (1 = real time)\nserverNightTimeAcceleration = 1;  \u002F\u002F night multiplier relative to day (higher = faster nights)\nserverTimePersistent = 0;         \u002F\u002F 0 = reset each restart, 1 = persist time across restarts\n```\n\n**Step 5:** Click **Save** and start your server.\n\n## Common day-length presets\n\n| Day length | `serverTimeAcceleration` |\n|------------|---------------------------|\n| 24 hours (real time) | `1` |\n| 4 hours | `6` |\n| 2 hours | `12` |\n| 1 hour | `24` |\n| 30 minutes | `48` |\n\n`serverNightTimeAcceleration` is a multiplier on top of `serverTimeAcceleration` during night. For example, setting it to `4` makes nights pass four times faster than days.\n\n## Weather\n\nVanilla DayZ weather is server-side dynamic and not pinned to a fixed config value. For detailed weather control, edit the `WorldsData` weather section inside `cfggameplay.json` in your mission folder. This is advanced and varies by community mod loadout.",{"id":270,"article_path":271,"sort":84,"date_created":99,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":272,"translations":275},195,"enable-cfggameplay",{"id":27,"slug":258,"sort":259,"display_style":104,"translations":273},[274],{"languages_code":91,"name":262},[276],{"languages_code":91,"title":277,"title_short":278,"description":279,"content_md":280},"How to Enable cfggameplay.json on Your DayZ Server","Enable cfggameplay.json","Enable the cfggameplay.json gameplay settings file on your Host Havoc DayZ server by toggling enableCfgGameplayFile in your server config.","The `cfggameplay.json` file lets you control advanced gameplay settings such as stamina, item spawn lifetimes, and fractured legs. Before editing it you must enable it in the server config. You can also use this alongside the [time acceleration and weather settings](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Ftime-weather) for deeper server customization.\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Stop your server if it is running.\n\n**Step 3:** Click **Configuration Files**, then click **Text Editor** next to `serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg`.\n\n**Step 4:** Locate the following line:\n\n```\nenableCfgGameplayFile = 0;\n```\n\nChange the `0` to `1`:\n\n```\nenableCfgGameplayFile = 1;\n```\n\n![serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg open in the text editor with enableCfgGameplayFile set to 1](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F2900165f-ce79-498a-925f-21672f43cdf6)\n\n> **Note:** If this line does not exist in your config, add it anywhere in the file.\n\n**Step 5:** Click **Save**, then start your server.\n\nThe server will now read the `cfggameplay.json` file located in your mission folder. For a full list of available parameters, refer to the [official DayZ Gameplay Settings wiki](https:\u002F\u002Fcommunity.bistudio.com\u002Fwiki\u002FDayZ:Gameplay_Settings).",{"id":282,"article_path":283,"sort":84,"date_created":231,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":284,"translations":287},183,"wipe-server",{"id":27,"slug":258,"sort":259,"display_style":104,"translations":285},[286],{"languages_code":91,"name":262},[288],{"languages_code":91,"title":289,"title_short":290,"description":291,"content_md":292},"How to Reset Map and Player Data on Your DayZ Server","Wipe Server Data","Wipe your DayZ server's map state and player data by deleting the storage_1 folder for the active mission on your Host Havoc server.","Deleting the `storage_1` folder wipes the server's map state (loot positions, structures, vehicles) and player inventory data for the selected map. This is commonly done before a scheduled wipe or after [changing the map](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fchange-map).\n\n> **Warning:** This action permanently deletes all saved player and world data for the selected mission. Make sure to [back up any files you want to keep via FTP](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fftp-client) before proceeding.\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Stop your server if it is running.\n\n**Step 3:** Click the **File Manager** icon and navigate to the `mpmissions` folder.\n\n**Step 4:** Open the folder for your active map mission:\n\n| Map | Mission folder |\n|-----|----------------|\n| Chernarus | `dayzOffline.chernarusplus` |\n| Livonia | `dayzOffline.enoch` |\n\n**Step 5:** Right-click the `storage_1` folder and select **Delete**.\n\n**Step 6:** Start your server. A fresh `storage_1` folder will be created on startup.\n\n> **Note:** Only the `storage_1` folder is deleted. Your config files, mission files, and mod folders are not affected.",{"id":294,"article_path":295,"sort":84,"date_created":231,"date_updated":296,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":297,"translations":300},182,"change-map","2026-06-10T18:25:12.000Z",{"id":27,"slug":258,"sort":259,"display_style":104,"translations":298},[299],{"languages_code":91,"name":262},[301],{"languages_code":91,"title":302,"title_short":303,"description":304,"content_md":305},"How to Change the Map on Your DayZ Server","Change Map","Switch between DayZ maps such as Chernarus, Livonia, Namalsk, and others by editing the template field in serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg on your Host Havoc server.","DayZ supports multiple maps (called missions or templates). You select the active map in your server config file. If you change maps, you may also want to [reset the map and player data](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fwipe-server) to start fresh.\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Stop your server if it is running.\n\n**Step 3:** Click **Configuration Files**, then click **Text Editor** next to `serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg`.\n\n**Step 4:** Locate the following line:\n\n```\ntemplate=\"dayzOffline.chernarusplus\";\n```\n\n**Step 5:** Replace `dayzOffline.chernarusplus` with the template name for your desired map.\n\n![serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg open in the text editor with the template field set to a new map name](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F2900165f-ce79-498a-925f-21672f43cdf6)\n\n**Step 6:** Click **Save**, then start your server.\n\n## Map template names\n\n| Map | Template value |\n|-----|----------------|\n| Chernarus | `dayzOffline.chernarusplus` |\n| Livonia | `dayzOffline.enoch` |\n| Namalsk | `dayzOffline.namalsk` (requires Namalsk mod) |\n| DayZ Expansion maps | see the mod's documentation |\n\n> **Note:** Changing the map does not automatically wipe player data. If you want a clean start on the new map, follow the [wipe server guide](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fwipe-server) after switching.",{"id":307,"article_path":308,"sort":84,"date_created":231,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":309,"translations":312},181,"set-password",{"id":27,"slug":258,"sort":259,"display_style":104,"translations":310},[311],{"languages_code":91,"name":262},[313],{"languages_code":91,"title":314,"title_short":315,"description":316,"content_md":317},"How to Add a Password to Your DayZ Server","Set Server Password","Protect your Host Havoc DayZ server from unwanted players by setting a join password in the serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg configuration file.","Adding a join password restricts access to your DayZ server so only players who know the password can connect. The password is configured in the same file used for other server settings. You may also want to [change your server name](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fchange-server-name) to signal that the server is private.\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Stop your server if it is running.\n\n**Step 3:** Click **Configuration Files**, then click **Text Editor** next to `serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg`.\n\n**Step 4:** Locate the following line:\n\n```\npassword = \"\";\n```\n\n**Step 5:** Add your desired password between the quotation marks. Example:\n\n```\npassword = \"mypassword\";\n```\n\n![serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg open in the text editor with the password field filled in](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F2900165f-ce79-498a-925f-21672f43cdf6)\n\n**Step 6:** Click **Save**, then start your server.\n\n> **Tip:** To remove the password later, clear the value so the line reads `password = \"\";` again and save.",{"id":319,"article_path":320,"sort":84,"date_created":231,"date_updated":321,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":322,"translations":325},180,"add-admins","2026-06-10T18:25:20.000Z",{"id":27,"slug":258,"sort":259,"display_style":104,"translations":323},[324],{"languages_code":91,"name":262},[326],{"languages_code":91,"title":327,"title_short":328,"description":329,"content_md":330},"How to Become Admin on Your DayZ Server","Become Admin","Set the admin password in serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg and use the #login command in-game to gain admin access on your Host Havoc DayZ server.","DayZ uses a password-based admin system. You set the admin password in your server config file and then authenticate in-game with a chat command. You can also [ban or kick players](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fban-players) once you are logged in as admin.\n\n## Part 1: Set the admin password\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Stop your server if it is running.\n\n**Step 3:** Click **Configuration Files**, then click **Text Editor** next to `serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg`.\n\n**Step 4:** Locate the following line:\n\n```\npasswordAdmin = \"ChangeMe123!\"; \u002F\u002F Password to become server admin\n```\n\n**Step 5:** Replace `ChangeMe123!` with a strong password of your choice.\n\n![serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg open in the text editor with the passwordAdmin field updated](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F2900165f-ce79-498a-925f-21672f43cdf6)\n\n**Step 6:** Click **Save**, then start your server.\n\n## Part 2: Log in as admin in-game\n\n**Step 1:** Join your server.\n\n**Step 2:** Open the in-game chat by pressing **Enter**.\n\n**Step 3:** Type `#login YourAdminPassword` and press **Enter**.\n\nYou will receive a confirmation message when admin access is granted.\n\n> **Note:** A full list of DayZ admin commands is available on the [Bohemia Interactive wiki](https:\u002F\u002Fcommunity.bistudio.com\u002Fwiki\u002FMultiplayer_Server_Commands).",{"id":332,"article_path":333,"sort":84,"date_created":231,"date_updated":84,"author_name":100,"featured_image":84,"subcategory":334,"translations":337},179,"change-server-name",{"id":27,"slug":258,"sort":259,"display_style":104,"translations":335},[336],{"languages_code":91,"name":262},[338],{"languages_code":91,"title":339,"title_short":340,"description":341,"content_md":342},"How to Change Your DayZ Server Name","Change Server Name","Change the hostname displayed in the DayZ server browser by editing the serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg file in your Host Havoc game control panel.","Your server name (hostname) is what players see in the DayZ in-game server browser. You can change it at any time through the Configuration Files section in the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F). See also [Set a server password](\u002Fwiki\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz\u002Fset-password) if you want to restrict access at the same time.\n\n## Steps\n\n**Step 1:** Log into the [Game Control Panel](https:\u002F\u002Fgamepanel.hosthavoc.com\u002F) and navigate to your DayZ service.\n\n**Step 2:** Stop your server if it is running.\n\n**Step 3:** Click **Configuration Files**, then click **Text Editor** next to `serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg`.\n\n**Step 4:** Locate the following line:\n\n```\nhostname = \"DayZ Server by HostHavoc.com\"; \u002F\u002F Server name\n```\n\n**Step 5:** Replace `DayZ Server by HostHavoc.com` with your desired server name.\n\n![serverDZ_By_HostHavoc.cfg open in the text editor with the hostname field highlighted](https:\u002F\u002Fcontent.hosthavoc.com\u002Fassets\u002F2900165f-ce79-498a-925f-21672f43cdf6)\n\n**Step 6:** Click **Save**, then start your server.\n\n> **Tip:** Including tags like `[1PP]`, `[Modded]`, or `[PvE]` in your hostname helps players find servers that match their play style in the browser."]