How To Safely Remove a Mod From a DayZ Server

Important!

Always create a full server backup before removing any mod.
Some mods cannot be safely removed without a wipe.
Mods that add items, vehicles, AI, or storage leave persistent data behind.
There is no universal ‘safe removal’ method for all DayZ mods.
If you are unsure whether a mod is safe to remove, assume it is not.

Removing a mod from a DayZ server can cause crashes or corrupted data if done incorrectly. Mod removal must be handled carefully, especially on servers with persistence enabled.

1. Log In to Your Panel

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2. Stop Your Server

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3. Identify the Mod Type (Critical Step)

Before removing anything, determine what the mod does.

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Mods that are usually safe to remove (with caution)

• UI mods
• Admin tools (e.g. VPPAdminTools)
• Map markers
• Chat or QoL mods
• Cosmetic-only mods

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Mods that are NOT safe to remove without a wipe

• Mods that add items or weapons
• Vehicle mods
• Storage or inventory mods
• AI mods
• Base-building mods
• Economy-altering mods

If a mod adds persistent objects, removing it will leave broken references in the server database.

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4. Remove the Mod from the Startup Parameters

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4.1. Select the ‘Startup’ Tab

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4.2 Locate the ‘Additional Mods’ Field

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4.3. Remove the mod from the list

Do not change mod load order for remaining mods unless required.

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5. Remove the Mod Files (optional but recommended)

In the server files:

• Delete the mod folder from: home / container

• Remove any mod-specific config folders (if present)

Do not delete shared dependencies like CF unless no other mods use them.

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6. Clear Mod-Related Persistence (if applicable)

This step depends on the mod.

Safe options (recommended)

• Perform a full persistence wipe
• Or restore a backup from before the mod was installed

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Advanced (not recommended for most users)

Manually editing:

• storage_1
• types.xml
• events.xml
• cfgeventspawns.xml

Manual cleanup is error-prone and can easily break the server.

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7. Start the Server and Monitor Logs

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Watch the Console For:

• Missing class errors
• Unknown entity warnings
• Database load failures

If errors appear, stop immediately and restore your backup

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