Modded DayZ hosting
Install Workshop content, arrange the load order and manage all game files in VXPanel for your chosen map and mods.
Host your modded server DayZ PC hosting for private groups
Private DayZ server hosting. Decide who can play.
Give your friends a private DayZ server with the map and rules you choose. Use a join password or whitelist to control admission, and edit the setup through full game-file access in VXPanel.
Paid hosting From €39.99/mo excl. VAT
Save €70.95 over 6 months versus monthly billing. €168.99 billed upfront, excl. VAT.
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Paid DayZ hosting at a glance
Hardware and resources for your DayZ server.
Paid DayZ plan
- CPU i9-14900K OC
- Locations Chicago + Amsterdam
- Protection VxShield DDoS protection
VXPanel and CFTools Architect are available with DayZ Architect+. Your order total, including applicable taxes and fees, is shown before payment.
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DayZ hosting options
Choose your DayZ server.
Review the paid plan and current availability. Check the setup guide for your map or community.
Your DayZ setup
Host DayZ for your own group.
Manage your friends' access through a join password or whitelist on DayZ PC. You choose the map, mods and rules in VXPanel; VYKIX looks after the host.
See password and whitelist controls- Password or whitelist
- Set the Player password in VXPanel Config for a friends-only server, or enable a whitelist and maintain approved player IDs. Save, restart and test a fresh connection with an invited and an uninvited player.
- A server-browser listing
- A private server can still appear in DayZ's browser. Players need your join password; reserve admin and RCON credentials for staff.
- Your group's setup
- Choose the mission Template for your map, then edit loot and Time settings. Night acceleration multiplies Day acceleration: day 2 and night 4 produce 8× night time. Test a cycle before sharing the schedule.
See the setup walkthrough
Manage who enters your DayZ server.
Set a join password or whitelist in VXPanel to control who plays. Your private server can still appear in DayZ's browser. Keep admin and RCON credentials for staff; those controls are separate from player admission.
See player-access controls
Join-password, admin-password and whitelist settings in VXPanel Config. The example hides password values.
VXPanel is shown above. DayZ Architect+ includes VXPanel and CFTools Architect.
Inside VYKIX
Built by hand.
Each physical server is overclocked and liquid-cooled, then tested for 72 hours before we hand it over.
- VxShield included
- Game-file control, with host OS maintenance included
Paid DayZ server hosting
Choose hosting for your DayZ community.
Pick a billing term, then choose Chicago or Amsterdam.
Save €70.95 over 6 months versus monthly billing. €168.99 billed upfront, excl. VAT.
Need help choosing? Ask on Discord (opens in a new tab)
Try DayZ free for 48 hours
Card required. No charge. You choose whether to buy.
How the trial works
After 48 hours, the trial stops and no paid subscription begins. Paid and trial hardware may differ. Export files you need before expiry; active trial data is deleted seven calendar days after suspension.
Switching hosts
Move your DayZ server with help from VYKIX.
Move your existing community with free migration help and seven days free if you qualify for the switcher offer.
- 01Tell us
Tell us your current provider, data size, mods, peak player count, region and preferred move date.
- 02We plan
We review the files with you and agree how the move will work.
- 03You approve
Check and approve the plan before we transfer your server.
Tell us what you are moving.We agree what to transfer and when before starting the move.
- Provider
- Data size
- Mods
- Peak players
- Region
- Move date
Prepare your migration details
Prepare the details for a VYKIX Discord ticket. Your host, player count and mod list stay in your browser until you share them.
Paid DayZ hardware
Overclocked hardware for your DayZ server.
Choose Chicago or Amsterdam to place your server closer to your players. The paid plan includes an i9-14900K OC, DDR5 memory and NVMe storage; use the DayZ server requirements checklist when planning the load from your map and mods.
Liquid cooling
VxShield
DDoS protection for your DayZ server.
DayZ traffic passes through VxShield's Global Anycast edge for filtering before accepted player traffic reaches your server.
Diagram of three stages: the public network, the VxShield upstream filter, then the protected VYKIX DayZ server.
Protection network 17 Tbps Aggregate filtering capacity across the VxShield network.
Included on every planNo DDoS add-on fee.
DayZ-aware filteringA protection profile built for DayZ traffic.
Network statusView live status (opens in a new tab) Two filtering layers
VxShield combines upstream mitigation from Global Secure Layer (GSL) with additional filtering on VYKIX's network.
Recorded attack
The Ground Zero report recorded a 2.56 Tbps network peak on .
Included Global Anycast A2S Cache
Protect your DayZ server from query floods.
The VxShield Anycast cache replies to supported A2S_INFO server-browser checks. A cache hit keeps that request out of your DayZ process, including during an A2S flood.
Included with managed DayZ hosting- Without an edge cache
- Browser check DayZ process
- VYKIX cache hit
- Browser check Anycast cache reply
VYKIX client proof
KarmaKrew runs on VYKIX.
- As low as
- 18 msObserved server-browser response
Use caseWhat does A2S caching protect?
For steadier server-browser responses, VxShield replies to supported A2S_INFO checks using status cached at the Anycast edge. Requests served from that cache stay out of your DayZ process, including Layer 7 A2S floods targeting Steam query handling.
Read the KarmaKrew A2S attack case studyEvidenceHow was the 18 ms result captured?
Owner-supplied capture · 18 August 2026. The capture measures server-browser response; it does not measure gameplay latency or promise a fixed result. Results vary with viewer and server location, route, load, refresh timing and configuration.
Open full capture (opens in a new tab)View the Anycast mitigation network
DayZ PC map hosting
Choose your DayZ map.
Choose Chernarus, Livonia, Sakhal or any other released official DayZ PC map, or use a compatible community map from the Steam Workshop. VYKIX maintains the host while you handle mission files and configuration in VXPanel. Learn how to install Workshop mods and check dependencies.
Open the free DayZ economy editorVXPanel / DayZ maps + controlPC only
- Chernarus + Livonia + Sakhal
- Official maps
- Compatible Workshop maps
- Community maps
- Mission files + serverDZ.cfg
- Your control
- Host operating system
- VYKIX managed
Players need DayZ Frostline for Sakhal. Check server-file compatibility and dependencies before installing a community map.
Inside VXPanel
Manage your DayZ server in VXPanel.
See how VXPanel handles Workshop mod installation, planned restarts and server-file editing.
VXPanel / DayZScreenshot walkthrough
Task 01 / Install mods
Build your mod list.
Choose mods for your community and arrange the order in which they load.
- Find a mod by name or Workshop ID, then review its publisher's Workshop page.
- Follow the author's instructions to choose Install or Server-side.
- Before a maintenance restart, review Installed mods and their load order.
Check the dependencies listed by the mod author before installation.
Read the mod installation guide
Scroll to inspect the controls
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Task 02 / Schedule restarts
Plan your next restart.
Choose a timezone and time, check the resulting schedule, then save it.
- Set a restart frequency or supply your own custom expression.
- For a custom expression, confirm its timezone and previewed run times.
- Check the restart policy before creating the schedule, then verify it in the saved list.
Check the restart policy and choose a time when your community is quiet.
Read the restart scheduling guide
Scroll to inspect the controls
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Task 03 / Manage files
Work with your server files.
Use File Manager to browse the server directory and upload your configuration.
- Navigate to the directory using the folder rows and path controls.
- Upload your configuration, or edit an existing supported text file.
- Retain the previous configuration and verify your saved edit.
Transfer larger files through SFTP.
Read the file access guide
Scroll to inspect the controls
View full screenshot (opens in a new tab)
Included with paid DayZ hosting
Your DayZ server gets its own website.
Your paid server includes a DayZ website and basic static hosting for rules, mods, events, staff, Discord links and community updates.
Included with your active paid DayZ plan. Request your site on Discord. Request my DayZ website on Discord (opens in a new tab) Customer reviews
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Long-term hosting
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Hardware and support
We've used Niko's services for over a year now with fast support, minimal issues and great hardware.
Starting a server
Fantastic connectivity and an incredibly responsive tech team.
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Before you order
Private DayZ hosting questions
How much does a private DayZ server cost?
Select your city and billing term to see the managed DayZ plan, which adds no player-slot fee. Your order total, including applicable taxes and fees, is shown before payment. Your map, mods and settings determine playable capacity. Fair-use terms apply to resource allowances.
Does a private server give me the whole physical machine?
Private refers to the players you admit to this managed DayZ game server. You manage DayZ in VXPanel while VYKIX maintains the host operating system. Renting a complete physical machine requires a separate bare-metal product.
Can I host Xbox or PlayStation players?
This service is for DayZ PC. Released official PC maps and compatible Steam Workshop community maps are supported. Players need DayZ Frostline for Sakhal. Check a community map's files, dependencies and author terms, plus support for the current DayZ build, before using it.
Can I run mods on my private DayZ server?
Yes. VXPanel includes full access to game files and configuration. Read each mod's requirements for dependencies and game versions. Before inviting friends, join with the client mod set they will use and test the setup.
Does a private server make DayZ PvE?
A join password or whitelist restricts admission, but does not set PvE damage rules. Use compatible mods to configure those rules and test with another player. The cooperative setup depends on your group's rules and the mods you install.
Choose how you play
A server for your kind of DayZ.
Find the guide for your map, community style or hosting location, with the controls and setup choices you need for a PC server.
Private DayZ hosting
Set up a join password or whitelist for friends and invited players, then choose the map and rules for your private community.
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Server setup guides
For help planning your server, read how much a DayZ server costs, the DayZ server setup guide, and how DayZ DDoS protection works.
Use the best DayZ server hosting checklist to compare providers. The free DayZ hosting guide covers self-hosting costs and trial terms.