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koncreat

Sep 28, 2024 @ 4:24pm

DayZ server on a separate PC

I want to run the DayZ server on a computer at home and play DayZ on my steam deck. I have it setup and as long as I play it on the same computer that the server is installed it works. When I try to start DayZ on my steam deck it says I am logged in a another computer and will need to shut it down and if I continue I will automatically signed out of the other computer. Is there something I can do so that this will work?

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Alf Tupper has DayZ

Oct 10, 2024 @ 11:21pm

Yes.

Create a new Steam account to run the server application on your computer.

I use a laptop to run the server while I play on PC, using the LAN. Steam won't allow you to use the same account simultaneously on two devices. I guess your Steam deck is considered to be a separate device.

_KC76_

Oct 11, 2024 @ 12:03am

Originally posted by Alf Tupper:
Yes.

Create a new Steam account to run the server application on your computer.

I use a laptop to run the server while I play on PC, using the LAN. Steam won't allow you to use the same account simultaneously on two devices. I guess your Steam deck is considered to be a separate device.

You do NOT need to be signed in to Steam to run the DayZ Server .. You DO NOT need 2 accounts. Just run the Server from your PC without signing in to Steam.

Alf Tupper has DayZ

Oct 11, 2024 @ 4:55am

Originally posted by _KC76_:
Originally posted by Alf Tupper:
Yes.

Create a new Steam account to run the server application on your computer.

I use a laptop to run the server while I play on PC, using the LAN. Steam won't allow you to use the same account simultaneously on two devices. I guess your Steam deck is considered to be a separate device.

You do NOT need to be signed in to Steam to run the DayZ Server .. You DO NOT need 2 accounts. Just run the Server from your PC without signing in to Steam.

EDIT - sorry to be a bit thick, but I have tried running the server app, and it won't let me do it unless I am signed into Steam. Apologies if I have misunderstood you or have missed something really obvious.

Last edited by Alf Tupper; Oct 11, 2024 @ 5:05am

_KC76_

Oct 11, 2024 @ 1:55pm

Originally posted by Alf Tupper:
Originally posted by _KC76_:

You do NOT need to be signed in to Steam to run the DayZ Server .. You DO NOT need 2 accounts. Just run the Server from your PC without signing in to Steam.

EDIT - sorry to be a bit thick, but I have tried running the server app, and it won't let me do it unless I am signed into Steam. Apologies if I have misunderstood you or have missed something really obvious.

- In response, I would only say, if you needed a verified Steam account to run the Server (not the App), then Rental Servers and/or the ability to use Steam CMD to install and run a server, would not exist.
- If you are having a problem, you should start your own thread for troubleshooting your problem, or at least wait until the OP completes their troubleshooting request.

Alf Tupper has DayZ

Oct 12, 2024 @ 4:34am

Thank you. I have no problems, I am answering the OP's question. I simply didn't think you could run the server in the way you described, and I don't think you can in the way you described. This is a much more accurate and useful description of how to do it using Steam CMD:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2390568079

The OP now has two ways of achieving their goal, they can choose which way suits them best.

_KC76_

Oct 12, 2024 @ 11:41am

Originally posted by Alf Tupper:
Thank you. I have no problems, I am answering the OP's question. I simply didn't think you could run the server in the way you described, and I don't think you can in the way you described.

You're not answering the OP's question. You are arguing with me because I corrected your answer.
"I simply didn't think" and "I don't think" are indicators that you DON'T KNOW ...

I build servers. I run servers .. I KNOW you can run a server without signing in to Steam, and without even owning the game.

Last edited by _KC76_; Oct 12, 2024 @ 11:41am

Lone

Feb 22 @ 6:16am

Originally posted by _KC76_:
Originally posted by Alf Tupper:

EDIT - sorry to be a bit thick, but I have tried running the server app, and it won't let me do it unless I am signed into Steam. Apologies if I have misunderstood you or have missed something really obvious.
- In response, I would only say, if you needed a verified Steam account to run the Server (not the App), then Rental Servers and/or the ability to use Steam CMD to install and run a server, would not exist.
- If you are having a problem, you should start your own thread for troubleshooting your problem, or at least wait until the OP completes their troubleshooting request.

Im also having the same problem, Steam will not allow me to run the sever without logging into a steam account that owns the game. I am also trying to run the server from a second computer but Steam will not allow me to play the game on a second computer while the game is running. Would you be able to explain how you got avoided logging into steam and still start the server? It would be a hope help for me and anyone else who searches up this problem as this is the most relevant thread when searching for solutions to this problem. Thank you.