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DayZ mission files are the folders in mpmissions/ that hold everything about one map’s world: loot (db/types.xml), events, spawn points, cfggameplay.json, the init.c script and the saved world. The server loads the folder named in template in serverDZ.cfg, written as <mission>.<map>, for example dayzOffline.chernarusplus. On FREAKHOSTING you pick it under Map in Game settings.

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What is in a DayZ mission folder?

Bohemia publishes the official mission files in the DayZ Central Economy repository.

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How to change the map on your DayZ server

1

Back up

Make a backup in Backups. Each map has its own world, so nothing is deleted, but a backup is the safe way to go back.
2

Pick the map

In Game settings > Server, choose Map: Chernarus, Livonia or Sakhal.
3

Review, save and restart

Click Review and save, then Save changes, and restart.
DayZ Map dropdown in Game settings with Chernarus, Livonia and Sakhal and the CAREFUL badge

The Map setting in DayZ Game settings

Map is marked CAREFUL: a mission that isn’t installed stops the server from starting.

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How to use a modded map

1

Add the map mod

Add the map’s mod (the terrain) to your server like any other client mod. See how to install mods.
2

Upload its mission folder

Get the mission folder from the map author and upload it to mpmissions/ with SFTP.
3

Enter the folder name

In Game settings > Map, enter the mission folder name exactly (the panel lets you pick another folder name for a modded map). Our servers run Linux, so capitals must match.
4

Save and restart

Review, save and restart. If the server stops during start-up, check Logs for a missing mission or mod.

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How to wipe a DayZ world

Stop the server, make a backup, and delete the storage_<instance id> folder inside the mission folder. The server creates a fresh world on the next start. Don’t change Instance id to wipe: it only points the server at another storage folder.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is the template line in serverDZ.cfg?

It is in class Missions and names the mission to load, for example template = "dayzOffline.chernarusplus";. The Map setting writes it for you.

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Does changing the map delete my world?

No. Each mission folder keeps its own storage. Switching back loads the old world again.

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Can I edit loot for one map only?

Yes. Each mission folder has its own db/types.xml. See types.xml.

DayZ server guide

Every DayZ page in one place.

types.xml loot

Loot in the mission folder.

Spawn gear and loadouts

Starting gear and spawn points.

Install DayZ Expansion

Expansion mission files.

DayZ server settings explained

Map and Instance id.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on 30 October 2026 (DayZ stable branch on our Game Panel). Mission file names checked against the DayZ Central Economy repository on 30 October 2026.

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Last Updated: October 2026