DayZ Server Management
Quick answer
CFTools provides complete DayZ server management for communities, server owners, and hosting providers. CFTools Cloud delivers real-time monitoring, RCon logs, permanent global player profiles with GUID and Steam lookup, fully granular RBAC without sharing the RCON password, ban lists with cross-server and community-wide sharing, automated jobs and triggers, queue-priority synchronization, and Discord integration. Paid Cloud plans retain logs for at least 30 days and up to 180 days. CFTools Architect deploys, updates, and maintains DayZ servers with mod management, backups, scheduled restarts, and crash recovery. GameLabs adds DayZ-only in-game integration such as a live map, dynamic actions, and detailed gameplay statistics. Together they cover the full lifecycle of a DayZ server, from provisioning to day-to-day moderation.
Support summary
| Feature area | DayZ support |
|---|---|
| CFTools Cloud | Supported |
| CFTools Architect | Supported |
| GameLabs | Supported |
| RCon logs | Supported |
| Player history | Supported |
| Ban list & ban sharing | Supported |
| Community-wide ban sharing | Supported |
| Granular RBAC (no shared RCON password) | Supported |
| Queue-priority synchronization | Supported |
| Discord integration | Supported |
| Mod management (Architect) | Supported |
| Automated deployment (Architect) | Supported |
What CFTools can do for DayZ
- Monitor server availability and status 24/7
- See who is online and review permanent global player profiles
- Manage ban lists; share across your servers and community-wide
- Handle GUID variants and Steam lookup for player identity
- Grant staff fully granular RBAC without sharing the RCON password
- Retain paid-plan logs for 30 to 180 days depending on plan
- Schedule automatic restarts and other recurring jobs
- Trigger automatic actions based on in-game events
- Synchronize queue priority and expose it via API
- Send Discord alerts and run in-game commands
- Read server logs, RCon logs, and audit logs
- Use GameLabs for a live map, dynamic actions, and gameplay stats
- Deploy, update, and back up servers with Architect, including mods
CFTools Cloud for DayZ
Monitoring and RCon
CFTools Cloud connects to your DayZ server over RCon to provide continuous, real-time monitoring. You can see live server status, connected players, and a searchable stream of RCon and server logs.
- 24/7 real-time server monitoring
- Live player list with session details
- Searchable RCon logs and server logs
- Audit logs for every administrative action
Players, bans, and whitelist
Player management is backed by permanent global player profiles with GUID variant handling and Steam lookup, so bans and history follow the player rather than a single alias. Ban lists can be shared across your servers and community-wide.
- Permanent global player profiles and full history
- GUID variant handling and Steam lookup
- Ban list management with cross-server and community-wide sharing
- Whitelist management
- Fully granular RBAC so staff act without the RCON password
- VAC protection, VPN detection, and geoblocking rules
Automation, queue priority, and integrations
Automation is handled through the scheduler and trigger system, and DayZ-specific queue-priority synchronization keeps priority slots consistent across your setup. Paid plans retain logs for at least 30 days and up to 180 days.
- Schedule automatic jobs such as restarts
- Trigger automatic actions based on specific events
- Queue-priority synchronization with API access (DayZ)
- In-game commands and automated player messaging
- Discord integration, API access, and name/chat filters
- Paid log retention from 30 to 180 days depending on plan
CFTools Architect for DayZ
Deployment and updates
CFTools Architect provisions DayZ servers and keeps them current. DayZ is split into separate Steam applications, and Architect handles the game and mod content behind a single deployment workflow. Architect fully replaces the retired OmegaManager product.
- Automated server deployment
- Automatic updates
- Configuration management
- Mod management (supported for DayZ)
- OmegaManager fully retired and replaced by Architect
Reliability and maintenance
Architect keeps servers healthy with scheduled maintenance and automatic recovery, and surfaces everything on a unified dashboard.
- Automatic restarts
- Backup automation
- Crash detection and recovery
- Hardware and game-server metrics
- RBAC to grant limited or full access to others
- WebHooks for every server state and event
GameLabs for DayZ
GameLabs in-game integration
GameLabs adds deep in-game integration for DayZ on top of Cloud and Architect, enabling features that go beyond RCon.
- Live map of players and events
- Dynamic in-game actions
- Gameplay level tracking
- Detailed game statistics
DayZ requirements
Most functionality depends on a reachable DayZ server with RCon configured. Requirements vary slightly between self-hosted servers and Architect-managed deployments.
- A DayZ server reachable by CFTools (self-hosted or Architect-managed)
- RCon (BattlEye) enabled and correctly configured
- Network/firewall access for the RCon port used by your server
- For mods: mods available through the standard DayZ workshop workflow
- For GameLabs: the GameLabs mod installed on the server
- Provider support may vary; some hosts restrict RCon or file access
Setup flow
- 1Create or sign in to your CFTools Cloud account.
- 2Add your DayZ server and provide its connection details.
- 3Configure and verify RCon access.
- 4Confirm CFTools can see live players and logs.
- 5Enable optional GameLabs integration for in-game features.
- 6Configure automation, ban lists, Discord alerts, and permissions.
Common admin workflows
How admins monitor player activity
Admins use the live player list and player history to review sessions, connect activity to a persistent player identity, and act via bans or in-game commands.
How ban sharing works
Bans are stored per player identity and can be shared across your servers and community-wide, so a ban applied on one server can protect the rest of your network and participate in broader community lists.
How scheduled restarts work
The scheduler runs recurring jobs such as restarts at fixed times, optionally announcing them to players beforehand through automated messaging.
How Discord alerts work
The Discord integration forwards selected events and alerts to your server, keeping your staff informed without watching the dashboard.
How queue-priority sync works
DayZ queue-priority synchronization keeps priority slots consistent and exposes them via API, so external tools and stores can grant or revoke priority.
How Architect handles updates and backups
Architect applies game and mod updates, takes automated backups, and can detect crashes and recover the server without manual intervention. Architect fully replaces the retired OmegaManager product.
How staff permissions work without sharing RCON
Fully granular RBAC lets you grant staff limited or full administrative actions in CFTools Cloud without giving them the game server RCON password.
Known limitations
- Live RCon features depend on the DayZ BattlEye RCon implementation and correct configuration.
- Some hosting providers restrict RCon or file access, which can limit Architect or GameLabs functionality.
- GameLabs features require the GameLabs mod to be installed on the server and are DayZ-only.
- DayZ Console Edition is tracked separately and has different support from the PC edition.
- Features not listed as supported for DayZ are not available.