How to Install Workshop Mods on Your DayZ Server

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 to customize behavior.

Method 1: Built-in Steam Workshop (recommended)

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

Step 2: Click the Steam Workshop icon on the left side of the panel.

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.

Step 4: After installation, open the Commandline Manager from within the panel and edit your custom command line.

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.

Example for three mods:

@MyMod1;@MyMod2;@MyMod3;

Step 6: Save the command line and click Select to activate it. Restart your server.

Method 2: Manual FTP upload

Step 1: Set up your FTP client and connect to your server.

Step 2: Download the mod folder from its source. The folder name must start with an @ symbol (e.g., @MyMod).

Step 3: Upload the mod folder to the root directory of your server via FTP.

Step 4: Follow steps 4-6 from Method 1 above to add the mod to your command line.

Note: The built-in Steam Workshop method is strongly recommended over FTP for Workshop mods -- it handles updates and file verification automatically.