How to Name Your Character

Named characters are vital for a healthy server. It helps the admin team during community events or emergencies. Named characters are required on Evolution.

You can name your character by doing one (or more) of the following methods:

​Option 1 (Using Official Launcher)​​

1. In the main menu, click Rename (above Play and Change Server)

2. Enter your desired name, which should be kept PG

3. Click Apply

Option 2 (Using Official Launcher)

1. When launching DayZ, launch it through the option of Run DayZ

2. Click Parameters, located on the left side of the launcher

3. Under Profile Name, enter your desired name, which should be kept PG

4. Once finished typing, it will automatically save for the next time you play

Option 3 (Using Official Launcher)

1. Ensure DayZ is closed

2. Right click on DayZ in your Steam library and select Properties

3. Select Launch Options under General

4. Type in -name=YourName (Replace YourName with your desired name, which should be kept PG)

5. Close the Properties window

Option 1 (Using DZSA Launcher)

1. Select Settings (top right of launcher)

2. Under Ingame Name input your desired name, which should be kept PG

3. Close the Settings window