How to Create a DayZ Loading Screen Mod & Server Pack | Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

**Description**:

Learn how to create a *DayZ loading screen mod* and build a server pack in this step-by-step tutorial! Follow along as we customize the template, prepare the server pack, and publish the mod.

🔧 **Tools Used in This Tutorial**:
[Notepad++](https://notepad-plus-plus.org/)
[GIMP](https://www.gimp.org/)
*DayZ Game & Tools* (required for modding)

📂 **Essential File Types for Addon Builder**:
Include these in your **Addon Builder**:
`*.emat;*.edds;*.meta;*.ptc;*.c;*.imageset;*.layout;*.ogg;*.json;*.rtm;*.xml;*.csv;*.html;*.paa;*.txt;*.rvmat;*.png;*.wrp`

🌐 **Download the Mod Template**:
[Download Template Here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zcm0...)

🎮 **Step-by-Step Instructions**:
1. *Download & Open the Template* (*00:00*):
Download the mod template from the link above and place it on your desktop.
Open the folder and edit the config file to change the mod’s author name if desired.

2. *Customize the Loading Screen Image* (*00:30*):
Open the provided loading screen image in GIMP or your preferred editor.
Customize the image and save it.

3. *Mount Your P Drive* (*01:08*):
Use *DayZ Tools* to mount your P drive. It should appear next to your C drive.

4. *Set Up the P Drive Folder* (*01:28*):
Copy the *loading screen folder* and paste it into your P drive.

5. *Register Resources in DayZ Workshop* (*01:40*):
Open DayZ Workshop in DayZ Tools.
Locate your folder and select your loading screen image.
Click *Register Resources* and import the files.

6. *Create the Server Pack* (*02:16*):
In your P drive, create a new folder for the server pack.
Inside this folder, make two subfolders: `addons` and `keys`.

7. *Generate a Server Key* (*02:50*):
Open *DSUtils* in DayZ Tools.
Click the 'N' button, name your key, and copy the path.
Open the path in a new folder, and copy the `.bikey` file into the `keys` folder.

8. *Pack the Mod* (*03:40*):
Open *Addon Builder* in DayZ Tools.
Set the first path to your mod folder and the second path to the `addons` folder in your server pack.
Pack the mod.

9. *Sign the Mod* (*04:33*):
Open *DSUtils* again and click **Add Directory**.
Select the `addons` folder in your server pack, then process the files.

10. *Publish the Mod* (*04:59*):
Open *Publisher* in DayZ Tools.
Name your mod, link the server pack, and publish it.

11. *Add the Meta ID* (*05:49*):
Get the *meta ID* from your mod’s Steam page.
Subscribe to your mod and locate its folder on your computer.
Move the meta file into your server pack, add the meta ID to the publish config, and save.
Re-publish the mod.

✅ *That’s it! Your mod is now ready.*
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