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Resolving Connection Failures

The error message “You were kicked from the game (VerifySignatures failed)” is the most frequent technical hurdle encountered by DayZ modded community servers. This security trigger indicates a cryptographic handshake failure between the player’s client and the server’s security registry. It typically results from a version mismatch, a missing authentication key, or local file corruption. Resolving this issue promptly is essential for maintaining your server’s accessibility and player retention.

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

5 Minutes

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Technical Root Causes

Understanding why the engine is rejecting a connection is the first step toward a permanent fix.
  • Missing Security Keys: The server possesses the mod files but lacks the corresponding .bikey within the central /keys/ registry.
  • Asynchronous Updates: A modification was updated on the Steam Workshop, but your server is still executing an older cached version.
  • Client Corruption: A specific player’s local mod download has become corrupted or contains unauthorized localized files.

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Administrator’s Resolution Checklist

Follow these steps to ensure your server’s security perimeter is correctly configured.
1

Audit Your Keys

For every modification listed in your -mod= startup parameter, verify that its unique .bikey file is present in the server’s root /keys/ directory.
2

Synchronize with Steam

Restart your server. The FREAKHOSTING Game Panel automatically verifies your mods against the Steam Workshop during the initialization sequence and retrieves any pending updates.
3

Re-Copy Key Files

Following a major mod update, the author may change the name of the key file. Always navigate to the mod’s internal Keys folder and re-copy the .bikey to your server’s root /keys/ directory after a patch.

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Diagnostic Triage

If the error persists, use this logic to determine if the issue is global or isolated.
If every player is being disconnected with the same error, the issue is strictly server-side. Focus your efforts on verifying your /keys/ directory and ensuring your mod load order is correct.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Security: smooth connectivity.