Security & Anti-Cheat - Dayz Setup – Guides, Mods & Community Help Forum

Why You Should Enable Steam Family Sharing Block

αntíquє — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:04:17 +0000

One of the easiest ways for cheaters to return after a ban is through "Family Sharing" accounts.

The Problem: A player gets banned on their main account but creates a new "Free" account and shares their library to keep playing on your server.
The Fix: Use a server-side script or a mod like CF to check if a player is using a shared account.
Command: Many admin panels have a simple toggle: BlockFamilySharing: true. Enabling this forces cheaters to buy the game again on a new account, which significantly reduces the number of repeat offenders on your server.

How to Block "Underground Bases" and "Wall Glitching"

αntíquє — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:03:57 +0000

Cheaters often try to build bases under the map or glitch through walls using vehicles.

The "Build Anywhere" Trap: If you use "Build Anywhere" mods, ensure you have the DisableUndergroundBuilding flag set to 1.
Vehicle Collision: A common exploit involves using a car to push a player through a wall. You can prevent this by adding "No-Build Zones" around critical military buildings in your mapgroup.json.
The Solution: We recommend using the "Build Anywhere v2" mod specifically because it includes built-in anti-glitch checks that the vanilla game lacks.

Deep Dive: Setting up Discord Webhooks for Admin Activity

αntíquє — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:03:37 +0000

Don't wait for players to report a problem. Use Discord Webhooks to get real-time security alerts directly to your phone.

Creation: In your Discord Server Settings, create a Webhook for a private "Admin-Logs" channel.
Integration: Use mods like DiscordUtils or VPPAdminTools to link your server to this Webhook.
What to track?
- Admin Login: Know exactly when a staff member uses their powers.
- High-Value Kills: Get alerted if a player is getting multiple kills over 800m.
- Base Damage: Track who is raiding and when, to catch "offline raiders" or exploiters. Having a 24/7 log on your phone is the best way to maintain a fair server.

How to Use 'Admin Log' to Detect Combat Loggers

αntíquє — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:55:30 +0000

Combat logging is a community killer. Here is how to find the culprits using your server logs:

The Log File: Open your ADM log found in the profiles folder.
The Keyword: Search for (LOGOUT).
The Context: Check the logs 2 minutes before the logout. If there was a (HIT) or (DEATH) registered nearby, you’ve found a combat logger.
The Solution: Increase your LogoutTimer in serverDZ.cfg to 45 or 60 seconds to discourage this behavior.

BattlEye Filter Basics: Preventing Global Variable Kicks

αntíquє — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:34:24 +0000

If your players are getting kicked for "Global Variable Restriction #0", you need to whitelist the mod's variable in your publicvariable.txt. Always check your scripts.log to see exactly which variable is triggering the kick before disabling any security feature.