Startup & Connection

So you've gotten all the way to the server settings in the dashboard, but now what?

Step 4

Start your DayZ Server

  • After clicking on the server's name, you will be brought directly to the "Console" tab in the System menu.

Console Tab
  • It's finally time to start your new server, go ahead and click the "Start" button.

Step 5

Connecting to your DayZ Server

Now that your server is up and running, it's time to connect with your friends in your own apocalyptic paradise.

  • On the "Server Details" tab of the System menu, locate the IP information, copy the IP and Port.

IP & Port information
  • Open the DayZ Experimental Launcher in your Steam Library, then navigate to the servers tab.

  • On the bottom right and click "Direct Connect".

  • Paste the servers IP:Port that you copied earlier, then check the "Add to Favorites" checkbox.

  • Click the "Connect" button to join the server, and voilà!

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