Fix DayZ Server Not Showing in the Launcher (DZSA)
server not showingmod mismatchDZSA can't find serverDayZ server trouble splits into two: the server not listing, and the dreaded mod mismatch on join. Here's how to fix both — vanilla and modded.
Open the ports
DayZ needs the game port plus a Steam query port over UDP:
2302/udp game (default)
27016/udp Steam query
2303-2305/udp (used by some setups)Mods must match — use the DZSA Launcher
For modded servers, every client must load the same mods in the same order as the server. The DZSA Launcher handles this automatically — it reads the server's mod list and loads them for the player. Point players to DZSA rather than manual mod setup.
Restart the server so it serves the new version. A mod that updated on the Workshop but not on the server causes an instant mismatch kick.
Connect directly
In DZSA Launcher you can add the server by IP, or in-game use the community browser and the favourite/direct-connect with server-ip:2302. Direct connect avoids the slow browser refresh.
Still not listing?
- Confirm the Steam query port (27016) is open — it's what feeds the browser.
- Check the server actually started (read the server log for mod load errors).
- Make sure the server name/visibility is set in the config.
Open 2302 + 27016 query, use DZSA so mods match in order, and restart the server after any mod update.
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Frequently asked questions
What ports does a DayZ server use?
UDP 2302 for the game and 27016 for the Steam query by default, with some setups using 2303–2305 too. The query port especially must be open for the server to list.
Why do I get a mod mismatch joining a DayZ server?
Your mods don't match the server's, or aren't in the same order. Use the DZSA Launcher — it loads the exact mod set the server uses. After a mod updates, the server must restart to serve the new version.
What is the DZSA Launcher?
A popular third-party DayZ launcher that auto-detects a server's mods and loads them for you, removing manual mod setup and most mismatch errors.
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