DayZ How To Setup Private Server PC Xbox One PS4

Private servers for DayZ have been around for a while for PC, but never for PS4 and Xbox One. The servers were not officially created on PC by DayZ players, but they were created by PC players who discovered their own way. Now, you can still go about creating one on PC that way, but now that the DayZ team has created an official route for making private servers, we recommend doing it that way. Serverlist101 Here's how to set up a private Server on PC, Xbox One or PS4.

Here's how to setup a private server for DayZ

Private servers for DayZ went live just a few weeks ago in July and to help out with setting them up, the team behind DayZ created an FAQ to help answer most questions. It can be viewed by clicking here.

Before diving into how to actually set on up, let's talk about what they are.

What is a private server?

According to the FAQ, a private server is a customized online game session. While you don't have any control over the rules or playsets of official servers, private servers let you be the god of the server.

You can make decisions about almost everything on the server's details. It's important to note that players on private servers cannot be transferred over to different servers.

Now that we know what they are, let's talk about setting one up.

How to Setup A Private Server

To setup a private server, you must go to Nitrado's website - they're the official server partners for DayZ.

Once there, select your system of choice: PC, PS4 or Xbox One.

PC

On PC, there are four options of private servers, each with different customization variants and prices.

Custom costs $5.20 and allows up to 4 to 200 players. The duration of the runtime can be negotiated by the player. Infection Level 1 will be $5.20. It has enough room to house 4 survivors and has a 30 day runtime. It can also be expanded at any time during that period.

You can also extend the runtime for an additional charge.

Infection Level 2 will cost $13 and has enough room for 10 survivors, a 30-day runtime and can be expanded at any point in those 30 days. Its runtime can also be extended for an additional fee. Server list

Finally, Infection Level 3 is $20.15, has enough room for 20 survivors, can be expanded upon at any time and comes with a 30-day runtime that can be extended at any point for an additional fee.

After selecting an option, you will need to select the location of the server host. It will automatically select the closest location to you with the highest latency.

After that, you will need to create an account and pay the fee. After that you will be brought to a customization page that allows you to modify certain settings before the server is launched to live status.

Once it's live, you'll receive the info you need to get others playing in it and you'll be all set.

Xbox One

Xbox One is a little different. This is because an Xbox One private server cannot be purchased from the Nitrado site. Instead, you'll get prompted to install the official Nitrado Xbox One app.

Once you've downloaded and installed the app, follow the instructions on the screen to set up your private servers.

PS4

It is very easy to set up a PS4 private server. Let's take a look at the options available.

Custom is $13 and allows up to 10 to 100 players. It also offers additional customization options and a player-selected time.

Infection Level 1 costs $13 and allows for 10 survivors. It is also expandable for additional survivors at any time. It comes with a 30-day running time that can be extended by paying an additional fee.

Infection Level 2 costs $16.90. There is enough space for 16 survivors and there is a 30 day runtime. You can extend the runtime for a fee, as you would expect.

Finally, Infection Level 3 is $24.05, has enough room for 24 survivors, can be expanded upon at any time and comes with 30 days of runtime. You can extend the runtime for a fee.

After you have selected your server option, you need to choose the server host location. Nitrado will automatically choose the best option for your needs based on your location and ideal latency.

Once you have created a Nitrado profile, you will need the fee to be paid.

After that, you can tweak some of the customization options before the server goes live. You'll be able to access all the information you need to share it with other players when it goes live.