// Onboarding
HOW TO CONNECT
Four steps. About fifteen minutes the first time, thirty seconds every time after.
Already set up? Connect now.
5.252.102.164:2302Paste into your launcher's server browser
OWN DAYZ ON STEAM
If you don't already, grab DayZ on Steam and let it install. Launch it once to verify it boots - that registers the install path your launcher will use.
DayZ on Steam →INSTALL A LAUNCHER
DZSA Launcher is the easiest path - it auto-downloads our entire mod list when you join. Pick one below and install it.
FIND STALKER CLASSIC
Open your launcher's server browser and search by IP. Favorite the server so you can join straight from the launcher next time.
5.252.102.164:2302 CROSS THE PERIMETER
Hit Join. Your launcher will download mods, validate, and launch DayZ. Spawn in, find a faction, and stay alive.
// Step 02 · Pick a launcher
CHOOSE YOUR LOADOUT
Any of these get you in. DZSA is the path of least resistance.
DZSA LAUNCHER
Recommended. Auto-downloads mods, manages mod load order, server favorites.
Get it →DAYZ BEANS LAUNCHER
Alternative third-party launcher with mod automation and server browser.
Get it →OFFICIAL DAYZ LAUNCHER
Built into DayZ on Steam. Works, but mod handling is manual and clunky.
Get it →// Troubleshooting
WHEN THE ZONE RESISTS
BattlEye keeps kicking me on join. +
Mod download is stuck or extremely slow in DZSA. +
I get a 'wrong version' or 'mod missing' error. +
Game crashes to desktop on load. +
Where is the server hosted? What's the ping? +
Still stuck? Drop into Discord - staff and other Stalkers in #tech-support get most issues resolved in minutes.
SEE YOU AT THE CORDON
First spawn is in the rookie village. Loot a knife, a flashlight, and don't trust anyone who waves you over.
5.252.102.164:2302Paste into your launcher's server browser