DayZ on Chapter22 Pterodactyl: First Boot Checklist

First boot

1. Checkout DayZ hosting.
2. Open Pterodactyl.
3. Set hostname/password in server config.
4. Confirm mods directory / Workshop IDs if modded.
5. Start → watch console for BattlEye + mission load.
6. Verify join (launcher + direct).
7. Optional: pair CFTools.

All Chapter22 game hosting uses Pterodactyl today.

Related guides

• Ports Explained
• Connect CFTools
• DayZ hosting

Frequently Asked Questions

WISP or Pterodactyl?

Pterodactyl — WISP is retired on Chapter22.

CFTools?

Optional sidecar — see the CFTools guide.

Dev vs Community?

8 GB Dev / 16 GB Community tiers — see product page.

Need help?

If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.

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