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RETRO DAYZ
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RETRO DAYZ

Cannot connect to server

Server connection

Cannot connect to DayZ server

Bad version / Wrong version detected

Symptoms: Version mismatch kick.

  1. Update game via Steam only.
  2. Steam beta: None.
  3. Check RETRO server version.
Client has mod / Server has mod / Mod mismatch

Symptoms: Mod list mismatch.

  1. Enable @RetroDayZ_Client.
  2. Subscribe Workshop mods, restart Steam.
  3. Clear duplicate @mod folders if stuck.
Connection timed out / Session search failed

Symptoms: Timeout loading.

  1. Try without VPN.
  2. Firewall whitelist.
  3. Steam download region.
Steam authentication timeout / Login failed

Symptoms: Steam auth failure.

  1. Restart Steam as admin.
  2. Check Steam status.
  3. Change DNS.
Queue / Server full / Disconnected

Symptoms: Queue disconnect.

  1. Disable network power saving.
  2. Use wired connection.
RETRO DAYZ tip

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