DayZ Linux Dedicated Server Hosting
Run your DayZ community on dedicated Linux hardware with control over server configuration, mods, persistence, and administrative access. Compare CPU, memory, storage, and locations to find a server that fits your expected player load.
Key Features
- Dedicated Bare Metal Resources
- Linux Server Support
- Full Root and SSH Access
- Custom Mods and Configuration
- SSD and NVMe Storage Options
- Multiple Data Center Locations
DayZ Linux Dedicated Server Configurations
Compare available dedicated servers by CPU model, RAM, storage type, monthly price, and data center location. For DayZ, consider processor performance, expected player activity, and mod requirements before selecting a configuration.
| Server (CPU) | Cores / Threads | Base / Boost Clock | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Port Speed | Location | Price / Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X128 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-3BXVVO | 16 | 4.3 / 5.7 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 444.02$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 4584PX32 GB | 2 × 480 GB NVMe1GB-BM-DC03-QZQPJM | 16 | 4.2 / 5.7 GHz | 32 GB | 2 × 480 GB NVMe | 33 TB | 1 Gbps | 241.65$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X64 GB | 1 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-HPDLAW | 8 | 3.8 / 5.5 GHz | 64 GB | 1 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 215.33$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 4464P32 GB | 2 × 480 GB NVMe1GB-BM-DC03-YPT9CZ | 12 | 3.7 / 5.4 GHz | 32 GB | 2 × 480 GB NVMe | 33 TB | 1 Gbps | 221.40$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 4344P32 GB | 2 × 480 GB NVMe1GB-BM-DC03-O0ERQM | 8 | 3.8 / 5.3 GHz | 32 GB | 2 × 480 GB NVMe | 33 TB | 1 Gbps | 201.15$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 4244P32 GB | 2 × 480 GB NVMe1GB-BM-DC03-GHME7F | 6 | 3.8 / 5.1 GHz | 32 GB | 2 × 480 GB NVMe | 33 TB | 1 Gbps | 160.65$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT64 GB | 7.68 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-V5AJRV | 6 / 12 | 3.6 / 4.6 GHz | 64 GB | 7.68 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 882.90$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600G32 GB | 2 × 512.11 GB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-BSVRWD | 6 / 12 | 3.9 / 4.4 GHz | 32 GB | 2 × 512.11 GB NVMe | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 359.10$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600G128 GB | 15.36 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-VW7IVT | 6 / 12 | 3.9 / 4.4 GHz | 128 GB | 15.36 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 746.55$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600G128 GB | 480 GB SSD + 7 × 1.92 TB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-161PZT | 6 / 12 | 3.9 / 4.4 GHz | 128 GB | 480 GB SSD + 7 × 1.92 TB SSD | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 1,291.95$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600G64 GB | 7.68 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-BT7OCT | 6 / 12 | 3.9 / 4.4 GHz | 64 GB | 7.68 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 783.00$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 550032 GB | 2 × 480 GB NVMe1GB-BM-DC03-GEQMYZ | 6 | 3.6 / 4.2 GHz | 32 GB | 2 × 480 GB NVMe | 33 TB | 1 Gbps | 99.90$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 9334128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-F0C0VD | 64 | 2.7 / 3.9 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 30 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,070.00$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354384 GB | 2 × 2 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-2ZISAE | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 384 GB | 2 × 2 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 10 Gbps | 1,008.32$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354768 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-EUQJUX | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 768 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 10 Gbps | 1,780.52$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-FHY7YI | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 10 Gbps | 1,112.27$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-QWNPSZ | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,112.27$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354384 GB | 4 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-SBUA9W | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 384 GB | 4 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,008.32$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 9354768 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-AUCQLR | 32 | 3.25 / 3.8 GHz | 768 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,780.52$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 9224128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-LRGAPV | 48 | 2.5 / 3.7 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 30 TB | 1 Gbps | 861.12$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 912464 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-K10G08 | 16 | 3.0 / 3.7 GHz | 64 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 30 TB | 1 Gbps | 696.69$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7313P64 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-VPZFFQ | 16 | 3.0 / 3.7 GHz | 64 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 30 TB | 1 Gbps | 190.40$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7313P32 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-EZRQ9M | 16 | 3.0 / 3.7 GHz | 32 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | Unlimited | 10 Gbps | 1,945.20$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7313P64 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-WJWBEV | 16 | 3.0 / 3.7 GHz | 64 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 30 TB | 1 Gbps | 350.78$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7413128 GB | 4 × 960.2 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-OPTJFN | 24 / 48 | 2.65 / 3.6 GHz | 128 GB | 4 × 960.2 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 1,148.85$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 7413128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-ZCPVDI | 48 | 2.65 / 3.6 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 30 TB | 1 Gbps | 733.60$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7413512 GB | 1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-QHBS5N | 24 / 48 | 2.65 / 3.6 GHz | 512 GB | 1 TB NVMe + 480.1 GB SSD | 20 TB | 10 Gbps | 820.80$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7702256 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-0N16YQ | 64 | 2.0 / 3.35 GHz | 256 GB | 2 × 1.92 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 10 Gbps | 622.22$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 7402128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-ENQPDB | 48 | 2.8 / 3.35 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 30 TB | 1 Gbps | 436.63$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 7402128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-5HPFEB | 48 | 2.8 / 3.35 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | Unlimited | 10 Gbps | 2,137.83$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7402P – 4xRTX 4090 24GB384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC04-PASKCN | 24 | 2.8 / 3.35 GHz | 384 GB | 2 × 3.84 TB NVMe | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | Iceland | 1,915.65$ / Mo Order Now |
| AMD EPYC 7302P64 GB | 512 GB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-CTLBUL | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 64 GB | 512 GB NVMe | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 437.40$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7302P128 GB | 2 × 960.2 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC01-KHJMEN | 16 / 32 | 3.0 / 3.3 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960.2 GB SSD | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 676.35$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 7451384 GB | 4 × 1.92 TB SSD1GB-BM-DC04-YG5NQK | 48 | 2.3 / 3.2 GHz | 384 GB | 4 × 1.92 TB SSD | 50 TB | 1 Gbps | 556.88$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 7401128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-OAJRGV | 48 | 2.0 / 3.0 GHz | 128 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | 30 TB | 1 Gbps | 583.16$ / Mo Order Now | |
| 2× AMD EPYC 75321 TB | 10 × 1.92 TB NVMe1GB-BM-DC01-XRKS3Q | 64 / 128 | 2.4 GHz | 1 TB | 10 × 1.92 TB NVMe | 20 TB | 1 Gbps | 3,353.40$ / Mo Order Now | |
| AMD EPYC 7301 | 32 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD1GB-BM-DC05-U0CG6L | 16 | - | 32 GB | 2 × 960 GB SSD | Unlimited | 10 Gbps | 1,892.04$ / Mo Order Now |
What Is a DayZ Linux Dedicated Server?
A DayZ Linux dedicated server is a physical server running Linux and the official DayZ server software. Its CPU, RAM, and storage are assigned to one customer rather than divided between multiple VPS instances.
DayZ supports native Linux server deployment using SteamCMD. You can configure player limits, install compatible mods, manage persistence files, and automate routine maintenance. The server software should run under a non-root user account, while administrative access remains available for system-level tasks.
Unlike a preconfigured game hosting package, a Linux dedicated server gives experienced administrators greater control over the operating system and hosting environment. Game installation, configuration, updates, and backups remain your responsibility unless a separate service explicitly covers them.
Key Features for Hosting DayZ on Linux
Network quality affects how players experience a TF2 server, especially during busy matches. Before choosing a dedicated server, compare location, bandwidth, routing, and available protection options.
Dedicated CPU and Memory
Use physical hardware allocated to your server rather than sharing a virtual machine's host resources. Compare CPU models carefully, particularly for populated or heavily modded DayZ environments.
SSD and NVMe Storage Options
Select storage capacity and drive type based on game files, mods, logs, and persistence data. SSD and NVMe configurations are available on selected servers.
Restart and Maintenance Automation
Use Linux services and scheduled tasks to manage restarts, updates, and backups. Configure graceful shutdown procedures to reduce the risk of inconsistent persistence data.
DayZ Mods and Custom Settings
Configure gameplay settings, player slots, server-side mods, and compatible Steam Workshop content. Check Linux compatibility for the specific mods and administration tools you intend to use.
Root Access and SSH Administration
Manage firewall rules, system packages, server files, and automation tools from your Linux environment. Run the DayZ application with a dedicated non-root account for safer operation.
Data Center and Network Selection
Choose a location based on where your players connect from. Review network routing, latency, port capacity, and the security features available at the selected data center.
DayZ Dedicated Server Hardware Requirements
DayZ server performance depends on active players, AI activity, mods, persistence data, and the server's configuration. CPU performance is an important consideration, while sufficient RAM and fast storage help support larger and more complex environments. Bohemia Interactive lists 6 GB RAM as a baseline server requirement. Production communities should evaluate additional memory and CPU capacity based on their expected workload rather than treating the minimum requirement as a performance target.
DayZ Mods, Persistence, and Backup Planning
Modded DayZ communities should consider more than player slots when choosing server hardware. Mods can increase CPU usage, memory consumption, and the amount of storage required for game files and persistent world data.
With a Linux dedicated server, you can manage compatible mods, server configuration files, scheduled restarts, and backup procedures. Check the Linux requirements of each mod and administration tool before deployment.
Backups are not included by default. Plan separate copies of your configuration, mod-related data, and persistence files, particularly before major updates. For consistent backups, use a maintenance procedure that safely stops the server or otherwise protects active data from inconsistent copies.
If your team prefers to administer the operating system and game environment directly, an unmanaged dedicated server provides that responsibility and control. Confirm the scope of any additional management assistance before ordering.
FAQ
Yes. DayZ provides an official Linux server build that can be installed using SteamCMD. The standard Linux deployment does not require Wine or Proton. You will still need to configure the server, required dependencies, network ports, and compatible mods.
Bohemia Interactive lists 6 GB RAM as a baseline requirement. For a live community, the appropriate amount depends on concurrent players, mods, and server activity. Consider additional RAM capacity for larger or heavily modded environments and monitor actual usage after deployment.
A VPS may be suitable for testing or a smaller private community when its CPU, RAM, and storage resources meet the workload. If you are starting with a limited player group, compare the available game VPS hosting plans before committing to physical hardware.
Yes. The official Linux server supports modded configurations, including compatible Steam Workshop content. However, some community mods or administration tools may have specific requirements. Check compatibility before choosing the server environment.
Look for a CPU with strong per-core performance and sufficient processing capacity for your expected workload. Higher core counts alone do not guarantee better DayZ performance. Compare specific CPU models, expected concurrent players, and mod requirements before ordering.
Start with the region where most of your players are located. Review latency, routing, and available hardware before ordering. You can compare the dedicated server locations offered by 1Gbits, although actual connection quality depends on each player's network.
DDoS protection is not a standard feature across all 1Gbits locations. Availability must be confirmed for the specific data center. If network protection is a requirement for your public DayZ server, verify the available protection before placing an order.
A dedicated server provides the infrastructure, but game installation, configuration, updates, and data backups are generally managed by the customer. Backups are not included by default. Confirm whether any separately agreed assistance covers your required tasks.
Deployment depends on the selected hardware, location, availability, and required configuration. Review the provisioning information for the exact server or contact support before ordering if you have a fixed launch date.
1Gbits Customer Reviews
Having direct access to the Linux environment made it easier to organize our DayZ server files, manage mods, and schedule maintenance. Being able to choose the hardware configuration was important for our community.
We wanted a dedicated setup for our modded DayZ community rather than a shared game hosting environment. The ability to manage Linux services and server configurations directly suited the way our team works.