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Run your DayZ server on a KVM VDS in Frankfurt with full root access, dedicated resources and multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS. You install the DayZ dedicated server and your mods; we keep the machine and the network online.
VDS plans from €32.00 per month
DayZ is demanding and heavily modded — a big map plus high population pressures the CPU. ESAGAMES does not sell a ready-made DayZ game server: you rent a Virtual Dedicated Server and install the free DayZ dedicated server (Steam app 223350) on it, which gives you full control over files, mods and launch parameters.
Every VDS is a KVM virtual machine in Frankfurt with full root access, a Linux image of your choice and the same multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS network as the rest of ESAGAMES. Our DayZ server setup guide walks you through SteamCMD, serverDZ.cfg, the ports and Workshop mods.
What's included
Everything your DayZ server needs
DayZ is demanding and heavily modded. A VDS gives it dedicated CPU, RAM and disk, with a protected IP in front.
Full root access
Install the DayZ server with SteamCMD, edit serverDZ.cfg and the mission XML files, and run it as a service — nothing is locked down.
Mods & maps
Load Steam Workshop mods with -mod= and run custom maps like Namalsk, Deer Isle or Livonia — you control the files and the load order.
Anti-DDoS included
Survival servers are common targets. Your VDS sits behind multi-Tbps filtering, so attacks are absorbed before they reach it.
Dedicated resources
Guaranteed vCPU cores, RAM and disk for your server, on Ryzen 9 and Xeon Gold nodes.
A whole server
Run more than DayZ: a second map, a Discord bot or your own backup job can live on the same VDS.
Frankfurt latency
Central-EU routing for a stable, low ping across Europe.
Built for DayZ players, not just servers
Hardware, network and protection tuned for game hosting — hosted in one of Europe's best-connected data centres.
Multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS
Your VDS is filtered through our own 13 Tbps+ Frankfurt network — attacks are absorbed before they reach your server. Learn more →
Instant activation
The VDS is provisioned automatically after checkout, so you can log in and start installing within minutes.
Low EU latency
Frankfurt is the heart of European networking. Players across the EU get a stable, low ping for smooth gameplay.
Full root, your setup
A KVM virtual machine you control completely — SteamCMD, mods, scripts and backups, set up the way you want.
Ryzen 9 and Xeon Gold
VDS plans run on Ryzen 9 9950X, Ryzen 9 7950X or Xeon Gold 6230R processors.
24/7 in-house support
Real people run the network and the VDS platform. We keep the machine online; the game server on it is yours to run.
How to make a DayZ server
Four steps from checkout to a live server. You will need a Linux command line — or follow our guide line by line.
Pick a VDS plan
Choose by player count and mods — modded servers want more RAM. The recommended specs below show which plan fits.
Install the DayZ server
Log in over SSH and install the dedicated server (app 223350) with SteamCMD. Our setup guide has every command.
Configure & add mods
Edit serverDZ.cfg, allow UDP 2302 if you run a firewall, and add your Workshop mods with their keys.
Go live
Start the server, share your IP and list it — the VDS stays online and protected.
How much server do you need?
A DayZ server runs on one of our VDS plans. Here is which plan fits — the cores, RAM and disk shown are each plan's current specs.
VDS plans from €32.00 per month.
VDS 1
6 GB RAM · 4 vCPU · 60 GB disk
Vanilla survival with a modest player count.
VDS 2
10 GB RAM · 6 vCPU · 100 GB disk
Modded servers with custom maps.
VDS 3
16 GB RAM · 10 vCPU · 150 GB disk
Heavy mods and a high population.
Any DayZ server
Vanilla or modded, official and custom maps, PvP and PvE.
DayZ is a top DDoS target — you're covered
Game servers are the #1 target for DDoS attacks. Every ESAGAMES VDS sits behind our multi-Tbps filtering, engineered to absorb modern botnets like AISURU and keep your DayZ server online during raids, rivalries and events.
DayZ hosting questions, answered
Do you sell a ready-made DayZ game server?
No. For DayZ you rent a Virtual Dedicated Server and install the free DayZ dedicated server on it yourself. You get full root access and complete control over mods and files; there is no game panel or one-click install.
How much RAM does a DayZ server need?
A vanilla server runs on 4–6 GB; modded servers with high pop want 8 GB+ and a strong CPU, so pick a larger VDS plan for those.
Can I run mods and custom maps?
Yes — with full root you install Steam Workshop mods and custom maps like Namalsk, Deer Isle and Livonia yourself, in whatever load order you need.
Is it DDoS protected?
Always — every VDS is filtered through our multi-Tbps Frankfurt network.
What port does DayZ use?
DayZ uses UDP 2302 by default, plus a few following ports for query traffic. Keep them open on the VDS; our setup guide lists the range.
Which operating system does the VDS run?
You pick a Linux image when you order — Debian, Ubuntu, AlmaLinux or CentOS Stream — and install the DayZ server on it with SteamCMD.
How much does DayZ server hosting cost?
A DayZ server runs on one of our Frankfurt VDS plans, which start from €32.00 per month with full root access and Anti-DDoS protection included. Pick the plan by your player count; you can upgrade later.
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Helpful DayZ guides
You install the server yourself on the VDS — these step-by-step guides walk you through it.
ESAGAMES is an independent hosting provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the publishers or developers of DayZ. All game names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. You must own a legitimate copy of any game you choose to host or play.