How to make Your DayZ Server Private with a Password

In the ruthless world of DayZ, where survival is never guaranteed and threats come from both infected and fellow survivors, adding a password to your server ensures only trusted players can access your game. By securing your server, you keep out griefers and strangers and create a safer, more controlled environment for your group.

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Securing Your Server with a Password

You can enable password protection by editing the serverDZ.cfg configuration file or via the “Server Settings” tab from the left-hand side menu of your panel.

1: Go to your control panel and STOP the server.

2: Head into the Server Settings section.

3: Search for “pass” in the list.

4: Locate the line that says SERVER PASSWORD and input your chosen password inside the box.

5: Press ENTER on your keyboard to save your changes and start the server

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That’s it! Your server is now locked behind a password. Only those who know the key can enter, keeping your DayZ experience private and secure.