How to Connect CFTools to Your Chapter22 DayZ Server

Pairing outline

Enable/configure BattlEye RCon with a strong password (safe defaults).
In CFTools, add the server using the Chapter22 allocation IP + RCon port.
Confirm live player list / chat / RCon commands work.
Store credentials only in CFTools + password manager — not public Discord.

Security callouts

Do not paste RCon passwords into public tickets without redaction.
If staff leave, rotate RCon and CFTools access.

RCon Safe Defaults
Ports Explained
First Boot

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need?

Server IP, RCon port/password, and a CFTools account/service.

Expose RCon publicly?

Prefer allowlists and strong passwords; rotate if leaked.

Product note?

Chapter22 DayZ messaging highlights CFTools as a sidecar option.

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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