DayZ Admin Commands — BattlEye RCon & Admin Tools (2026)
DayZ admin commands work differently from what most guides claim. DayZ Standalone runs on the Enfusion engine and has no in-game chat command line, so the old Arma-style #kick, #shutdown and #lock commands simply don't work. Real admin happens through BattlEye RCon and the Community Online Tools mod — here's the accurate list.
#login, #kick, #shutdown, #lock, #init and similar are Arma engine commands. DayZ Standalone runs on Enfusion, which has no in-game chat command line — so none of those work here. Ignore any guide that lists them. Admin is done via BattlEye RCon and admin mods instead.
The three ways to admin a DayZ server
- BattlEye RCon — remote console for player management (kick, ban, say). Connect an RCon client to the server.
- Server config & mission files — serverDZ.cfg and the mission economy (types.xml) for the rules themselves.
- An admin mod — Community Online Tools (COT) adds in-game admin powers (teleport, spawn, god, weather/time).
BattlEye RCon commands
Enable RCon in your BattlEye config (a password and port), then connect an RCon client. Common commands:
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
players | List connected players with their numbers and GUIDs. |
admins | List logged-in RCon admins. |
kick <number> [reason] | Kick a player by their in-list number. |
say <number> <message> | Message one player (say -1 messages everyone). |
ban <number|guid> <minutes> [reason] | Ban a player (0 = permanent). |
bans | List current bans. |
removeBan <ban#> | Remove a ban by its list number. |
loadBans | Reload the bans file without a restart. |
BattlEye RCon has no clean "restart" command. For scheduled restarts and automated messages, admins use BEC (BattlEye Extended Controls) alongside RCon — it runs the 4-6 hour restart cycle DayZ needs.
Community Online Tools (COT) — in-game admin
COT is a Steam Workshop mod (needs Community Framework); both go in your -mod= launch parameter, and you grant admins via COT's permission files. It adds an in-game admin menu with:
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Player management | Heal, kick, spectate, manage connected players. |
| Teleportation | Teleport yourself or players around the map. |
| Item & vehicle spawning | Spawn gear and vehicles in-game. |
| God mode & invisibility | Make yourself invulnerable or invisible. |
| Weather & time | Control the weather and time of day live. |
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Frequently asked questions
Do the #kick and #shutdown commands work in DayZ?
No. Those are Arma engine commands. DayZ Standalone runs on the Enfusion engine and has no in-game chat command line, so none of the # commands work. Admin is done through BattlEye RCon and admin mods instead.
How do I admin a DayZ server then?
Three ways: BattlEye RCon (a remote console for kick/ban/say), the server config and mission files (serverDZ.cfg and types.xml for the rules), and an admin mod like Community Online Tools for in-game powers.
How do I use BattlEye RCon on a DayZ server?
Enable RCon in your BattlEye config with a password and port, then connect an RCon client. From there you can run players, kick
How do I get in-game admin powers in DayZ?
Install the Community Online Tools (COT) mod (it needs Community Framework), add both to your -mod= launch parameter, and grant yourself access in COT's permission files. It adds an admin menu for teleport, spawning, god mode, weather and time.
How do I restart a DayZ server on a schedule?
BattlEye RCon has no clean restart command, so admins use BEC (BattlEye Extended Controls) alongside RCon to run scheduled restarts and messages — the 4-6 hour cycle DayZ needs to stay healthy.
How do I ban a player in DayZ?
Via BattlEye RCon: run players to get their number or GUID, then ban
How do I teleport or spawn items in DayZ?
Not with a text command — DayZ has no in-game command line. You do it through the Community Online Tools (COT) admin mod, which adds a menu for teleporting, spawning items and vehicles, god mode and more. Install COT and grant yourself access in its permission files.
How do I message players from RCon in DayZ?
Use say
Can I control the weather or time on a DayZ server?
Not through BattlEye RCon — those are handled in the server config and mission files, or live via the Community Online Tools mod, which has weather and time controls in its admin menu.
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