Configuring a DayZ server, whether it's local or hosted, requires modifying various configuration files. In modern DayZ modding and server administration, have become the standard for handling complex data, such as custom spawns, trader configurations, loot tables, and safe zones.

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| File | Purpose | |------|---------| | types.xml | Loot spawn definitions (item names, nominal/max counts, tags) | | cfgeconomycore.xml (or JSON equivalents in some mods) | Economy reset timers and zone definitions | | cfgplayerspawnpoints.json | Custom player spawn locations | | Mod-specific JSONs (e.g., CF mod, MMG loot tables) | Extended loot or vehicle spawns |