Everything you need to install, run, and get the most out of YouGoBoom's Server Manager.
Every section below is tagged with the badge for the tier it belongs to — Tier 1 and Tier 2 are live and free right now; Tier 3 and Tier 4 describe planned functionality that isn't downloadable yet.
The installer already did the heavy lifting for you:
| Done automatically by the installer | Still needs you |
|---|---|
| ✅ Python 3.11 installed | Steam login (once) — see below |
| ✅ SteamCMD downloaded | Steam Guard code, if your account uses it |
| ✅ Manager files copied | Discord bot setup (optional, later) |
| ✅ Desktop + Start Menu shortcuts created | Nitrado setup (optional, only if you use Nitrado) |
The first time you launch, a console window opens and does a few things in order. This is normal — don't close it.
If you filled in your Steam username/password during install (or later in steam_credentials.json), the console logs into Steam here. If your account has Steam Guard, it pauses and asks for a code — type it into that black window and press Enter.
The very first time, this downloads the full DayZ dedicated server (several GB) — can take a while depending on your connection.
A second window shows live manager logs, and your browser opens automatically to http://localhost:8000.
Your home base. From here you can see all your local and Nitrado instances with live status, create a new local instance or connect a Nitrado server, switch the interface language, and jump into any instance's detail page.
On the dashboard, click "+ New instance".
Give it a name and pick a port (2302 is the DayZ default).
Open the instance page to edit serverDZ.cfg, add mods, and hit Start.
From an instance's page, the Mods section lets you add Steam Workshop mods by ID or URL. The manager downloads them via SteamCMD and keeps them in sync automatically, including on server restart.
Go to Discord Integration from the dashboard to set this up (one-time):
Create a Discord Application + Bot at discord.com/developers/applications, copy the bot token.
Invite the bot with both the bot and applications.commands scopes checked — without the second one, slash commands won't register.
Paste the bot token + guild ID, list admin role IDs, hit Save & Test.
Pick which channels to create per instance and click Update Channels.
| Channel | What it shows | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| #killfeed | Every kill, live | Tier 2 |
| #leaderboard | Auto-updating top players | Tier 2 |
| #online-players | Who's online right now | Tier 2 |
| #heatmap-pvp-hits | A live map of where fights happen | Tier 2 |
Shows real-time player positions on the map from the instance page, instead of only the after-the-fact PvP heatmap. Useful for keeping an eye on hotspots while admining live.
Players earn coins from kills and a daily bonus, usable in a casino and an item shop, through Discord slash commands.
| Command | What it does | Channel |
|---|---|---|
/link | Link your Discord account to your DayZ name | #economy |
/balance | Check pocket + bank coins | #economy |
/daily | Claim your daily bonus | #economy |
/deposit / /withdraw | Move coins between pocket and bank | #economy |
/steal | Try to steal from someone's pocket | #economy |
/coinflip, /slots, /roulette, /blackjack | Casino games | #casino |
/shop, /buy | Browse and buy item packages | #shop |
YouGoBoom's Server Manager/shop shows anything. Items appear at the server's next restart.Control your server remotely from Discord.
Create BEServer_x64.cfg inside profiles\BattlEye\:
RConPassword your_password_here
RestrictRCon 0
RConPort 2306Restart the server once after creating this file.
On the instance page, fill in the RCon host/port/password and click Test connection.
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/admin-players | List who's online |
/admin-say | Broadcast a message |
/admin-kick | Kick a player |
/admin-ban / /admin-bans / /admin-unban | Ban management |
/admin-restart | Warn players, then restart |
First-time joiners automatically get a welcome message with the essentials (Discord invite, basic rules, how to link their account) — no manual onboarding needed from admins.
From the dashboard, click "Connect Nitrado instance" and paste your Nitrado API token. The manager auto-detects the mission and profiles paths — if it can't, browse and set them manually. Killfeed, Leaderboard, mods diff, and backups work the same as local instances.
Click "Create backup now" to save a snapshot of profiles/ and serverDZ.cfg. Restore any previous backup with one click.
Platinum is planned as a one-time $79 payment instead of a subscription, for one server owner:
| Included | Detail |
|---|---|
| Everything in Tier 3 | Killfeed Bot Full feature set, fully unlocked |
| Unlimited instances | No 5-instance cap — self-hosted or Nitrado |
| 1 year of updates | Manager updates included for 12 months from purchase |
| Extended support | After year 1, renew updates for another year for $21 one-time |
The console window closed and nothing opened — look for an error message before it closed, most commonly a Python/dependency issue. Run the desktop shortcut again; it re-checks everything each time.
SteamCMD asks for a Steam Guard code every time — double-check steam_credentials.json at the root of the install folder.
Discord slash commands don't show up — re-invite the bot with both bot and applications.commands scopes checked.
RCon "connection refused" or "timed out" — confirm BEServer_x64.cfg exists (exact filename, no hidden .txt), the port matches, and the server was restarted after creating/editing that file.
My plan features aren't unlocking — not applicable during the free Beta; everything in this download is unlocked already. This will matter once paid tiers launch.
Still stuck? Ask on Discord — that's where this thing gets built and fixed, in public.