How to Install Mods for DayZ

In this article, we will explain how to install mods on your DayZ server.
We will use the following mods as examples:

• Community Framework
• Trader
• Unlimited Stamina
• ZomBerrys Admin Tools

Tip: We recommend using an FTP program like Filezilla.

Step 1: Subscribe to Mods

First, you need to subscribe to the desired mods on Steam.
To do this, go to the page of the mod you want to use and click on Subscribe.
Once you have subscribed to all the desired mods, start your game to download them.
You will find your mods in the following directory:
..\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\221100\
You can find this directory on the same hard drive where you have DayZ installed.
The name of the folder is the WorkshopID of the respective mod.
For Community Framework, the WorkshopID is 1559212036.

Step 2: Rename Mod Folders

Before you can upload your mods, you need to rename the folders.
It is recommended to create a new folder and first copy the desired mods into it.
Name this folder something like My DayZ Server or similar.
Then, create a folder named keys (case-sensitive) inside the newly created folder.
You can copy the key files of the respective mods into this folder and upload them later.
Next, copy the downloaded mods into this folder and rename them.

• Rename 1559212036 to @CF
• Rename 1590841260 to @Trader
• Rename 1560819773 to @UnlimitedStamina
• Rename 1582756848 to @Zomberry

Tip: The actual name is freely selectable, but it must start with the “@” symbol.
Now copy the key files (.bikey) that you can find in the keys folder of each mod into the keys folder you created earlier.

Tip: Some mods share the same key file, so if you are asked if you want to overwrite a file, you can safely do so.

Step 3: Upload Mods

1. Stop your server. The status of your server must be Server not running.
2. Connect to the Upload FTP with your FTP program.
   You can find the login details in the FTP overview when you click on FTP.
3. Upload the renamed folders of the mods and the keys folder to the following directory:
   /ConfigID/
   Note: You can find the ConfigID or Configuration ID for your server on our website under Gameserver.
   If your ConfigID is, for example, 123456, it would look like this: /123456/.

After uploading, your mods are ready, but the Trader mod has a special feature.
In the folder of this mod, there is a folder called ServerProfileFolder.
The contents of this folder must be uploaded to the Saves FTP.

1. Connect to the Savegames FTP.
2. Upload the Trader folder to the following directory:
   /ConfigID/profile

Therefore, please always read the installation instructions of each mod carefully.
Some mods, like the Trader mod, have files or folders that need to be uploaded to the Saves FTP in the profile folder.

Step 4: Activate Mods

The mods are uploaded, but in order for the server to start with them, they need to be registered in our web interface.

Basic Mode

In Basic Mode, you enter the mods under Mods (Manual installation via FTP).
In our example, it would look like this: @CF;@Trader;@UnlimitedStamina@;@Zomberry;.

Important: Pay attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.
You must also enter the name of the renamed folder.
For example, if your folder is named @MyMod, you must enter @MyMod;.

Once you have entered your mods, click Save and start your server.

Advanced Mode

In Advanced Mode, you enter the mods under Commandline in the field Mods (Manual installation via FTP).
In our example, it would look like this: @CF;@Trader;@UnlimitedStamina@;@Zomberry;.

Important: Pay attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.
You must also enter the name of the renamed folder.
For example, if your folder is named @MyMod, you must enter @MyMod;.

Once you have entered your mods, click Save and start your server.

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