---
title: "Installing Workshop Mods On Your DayZ Server"
description: "Information on how to install workshop mods on your DayZ Server"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/264-installing-workshop-mods-on-your-dayz-server
collection: "DayZ"
updated: 2026-06-12
language: en
---

# Installing Workshop Mods On Your DayZ Server

Information on how to install workshop mods on your DayZ Server

## Summary

DayZ offers a huge selection of community-made mods that can enhance gameplay, add new features, or completely change how the game feels. Installing these mods on your server is straightforward and allows you to create a customized DayZ experience.

## Installing Mods on Your DayZ Server

You can install mods by copying them from your DayZ client and uploading them to your server.

1.  Launch DayZ and open the MODS tab.
    
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2.  You can open **Steam Workshop &** “Subscribe” to a mod or upload a **Local Mod**
    
3.  Click on the highlighted Menu and select “Open folder in Windows Explorer”
    
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    > **Info:** Copy all the mods you want to use and paste them into a new folder on your desktop for easy access.
    >
    > If a mod’s name contains spaces, replace them with dashes before uploading.
    
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4.  Once finished Zip your created folder:
    
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5.  Log in to the ChipHead Control Panel.
    
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6.  Stop your server.
    
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7.  Go to the Files tab.
    
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8.  Upload your Zipped file using either the **“Panel UI”** or **“FileZilla”** method
    
    > **Error:** If you are loading a lot of mods please use the FileZilla Method.
    
    1.  Select your Uploaded folder and “Unarchive” it
        
9.  For each mod, open its folder and locate the Keys folder
    
10.  Move the **.bikey** file found inside to the keys folder in your server’s root directory
     
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11.  Navigate to **“Startup”**
     
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12.  Find the “Additional Mods” Field
     
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     -   Separate each mod in the list using a semicolon `;`.
         
         > **Success:** Make sure to save your changes.
         
13.  Start your server.
     
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> **Success:** That’s it! You’ve successfully installed and activated mods on your DayZ server. Now you can explore the new gameplay elements, items, and systems these mods introduce.