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How to Add a Savegame to Your DayZ Server

Upload a savegame to a DayZ server

1 min read
Apr 11, 2026

You can transfer a savegame from another DayZ server to your server. The savegame is located in the storage_1 folder.

  1. Stop the server
    Stop your server via the dashboard.

  2. Connect via SFTP
    Connect to your server via SFTP.

  3. Upload savegame
    Upload your storage_1 folder to the following directory on the server:

    /mpmissions/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/storage_1/

  4. Start the server
    Start your server. Your savegame will now be loaded.

Written byEmeraldHost Team
Last updated on Apr 11, 2026 Edit on GitHub

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