How To Identify a Player’s DayZ Identity ID

Important!

The DayZ Identity ID is generated by the server and may change if player data is deleted or reset.

Always use the latest ID shown in the console.

When a player attempts to connect to your DayZ server, several different IDs may appear in the server console.

This can be confusing at first, but only one of these IDs is used for whitelisting and player data.

This guide explains which ID matters and which ones you can safely ignore.

Where to Find the DayZ Identity ID

When a player attempts to join your server, their Identity ID is automatically logged in the server console output.

You do not need any admin mods or tools for this.

How to View the Identity ID

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1. Select the ‘Console’ Tab

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2. When to Capture the ID

Watch the console output during the connection attempt

You will see a log entry showing the player’s DayZ Identity ID, usually alongside their connection information.

This ID is the value used inside the players.db file and is required when performing a manual player reset.

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3. Common IDs You Will See (And What They Mean)

During a player’s connection attempt, DayZ may display multiple numbers.
They do not all mean the same thing.

Survivor (XXXXXXXX)

• Internal, temporary ID used during login
• Changes between sessions
• Not used for whitelist or player data
• Safe to ignore

dpnid

• Internal network/session identifier
• Used only during authentication
• Not stored in player persistence
• Safe to ignore

uid (DayZ Identity ID)

• Permanent DayZ identity for that server
• Stored in players.db
• Required for:
  Whitelisting
  Manual player resets
• This is the ID you need

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No Mods Required

This method works on fully vanilla servers.

The Identity ID always appears automatically when a player connects — no admin tools or mods are required.

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