modlist.html, and upload that file to your server’s main folder. Add server-only mods under Server-side mods in Game settings, check that every mod’s .bikey is in the keys folder, then restart. Players join with the same mods.
Before you start
- Subscribe to the mods on the Steam Workshop and check their pages for required mods, such as Community Framework (
@CF). - Make a backup in Backups.
Ways to add mods on our DayZ server
Write mod folders as they appear in the Steam Workshop, separated by semicolons, for example
@CF;@VPPAdminTools.
How to install DayZ mods with a mod list
1
Load the mods in the DayZ Launcher
Open the DayZ Launcher, click Mods and turn on every mod you want on the server, including their required mods.
2
Export the list
Click More > Export list of mods to a file, choose Only loaded and save it as
modlist.html.3
Upload modlist.html
In the panel, open Files and upload
modlist.html to the main folder (the same folder as serverDZ.cfg). On the Startup page, check that Modlist File points to modlist.html.4
Add server-side mods
In Game settings > Mods, enter server-only mods in Server-side mods, for example
@MyServerMod. Click Review and save.5
Restart the server
Restart the server. It downloads the listed Workshop mods when it starts, which can take a while for big mods.
6
Check the keys
Open the
keys folder in the main folder. Every mod’s .bikey file must be there. If one is missing, copy it from the mod’s keys (or Keys) folder into keys, then restart.How players join a modded DayZ server
Players open the DayZ Launcher, find your server (or use Servers > Direct Connect) and connect. The launcher shows the mods the server needs and lets them download the missing ones from the Workshop. They must use the same mod versions as the server.Fix mod problems
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between -mod and -servermod in DayZ?
-mod mods are sent to players, who must have them too. -servermod mods run on the server only. In our panel, use the mod list or Extra client mods for the first and Server-side mods for the second.
Do DayZ server mods update automatically?
Restart the server after a mod update and check in the Console that it loaded the new version. Players need the same version, otherwise they get signature errors.How do I remove a mod?
Remove it in the DayZ Launcher, export a newmodlist.html, upload it over the old one and restart. Remove it from Server-side mods too if you put it there.
Do players need server-side mods?
No. Mods in Server-side mods stay on the server.Related guides
DayZ server guide
Every DayZ page in one place.
Fix signature errors
Keys and verifySignatures.
Install DayZ Expansion
The biggest DayZ mod.
VPP Admin Tools
An admin menu mod.
Configure startup variables
The Startup page.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on 30 October 2026 (DayZ stable branch on our Game Panel). Steps may differ slightly if the game or its mods change.
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Last Updated: October 2026