Arma 3: How to Host a Dedicated Server

Hello Dev, are you looking to host your own dedicated server for Arma 3? You’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of setting up and hosting your own Arma 3 dedicated server. Let’s get started!

System Requirements

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of hosting your own server, let’s take a look at the system requirements for hosting an Arma 3 dedicated server:

Make sure your system meets these requirements before proceeding with the server setup.

Step 1: Download the Arma 3 Server Files

The first step to hosting your own Arma 3 server is to download the server files from the official website. You can download the files using the following steps:

1. Visit the Arma 3 Dedicated Server page on the official Bohemia Interactive website.
2. Click on the “Download via Steam” button to download the server files through Steam.
3. Create a new folder on your computer where you want to store the server files.
4. Once the download is complete, extract the server files to the folder you created.

Now that you have the server files downloaded and extracted, it’s time to move on to the next step.

Step 2: Configure the Server Settings

Before you can start your server, you need to configure the server settings. These settings include server name, password, and other game-specific settings such as mods and difficulty level. Here’s how you can configure the settings:

1. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the server files and open the file named “server.cfg” in a text editor.
2. Scroll down to the “NETWORK” section and set the values for the following settings:
• hostname: This is the name of your server. Set this to whatever you want.
• password: Set a password for your server if you want it to be private.
• passwordAdmin: Set a password for server administration.
3. Scroll down to the “GAME SPECIFIC” section and set the values for the following settings:
• maxPlayers: Set the maximum number of players you want to allow on your server.
• difficulty: Set the difficulty level you want to use for your server.
• mod: If you want to use mods, list them in this setting separated by semicolons.
4. Save the “server.cfg” file and close the text editor.

With the server settings configured, you’re ready to move on to the next step.

Step 3: Start the Server

Now that you have the server files downloaded and the settings configured, it’s time to start the server. Here’s how:

1. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the server files and double-click the file named “arma3server.exe”. This will start the server.
2. Wait for the server to start up. This may take a few minutes.
3. Once the server has started up, you should see a command prompt window with the message “Server started” at the bottom. This means your server is up and running!

With your server up and running, you’re ready to start playing on your own dedicated server.

FAQs

Q: How do I connect to my own dedicated server?

A: To connect to your own dedicated server, launch Arma 3 and click on the “Remote” button. In the “Direct Connect” section, enter “127.0.0.1” in the IP address field and the port number you set in the “server.cfg” file in the port field. Click “Connect” to connect to your server.

Q: How do I add mods to my dedicated server?

A: To add mods to your dedicated server, follow these steps:

1. Download the mod you want to add to your server.
2. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the server files and open the “server.cfg” file in a text editor.
3. Scroll down to the “GAME SPECIFIC” section and add the name of the mod to the “mod” setting separated by a semicolon.
4. Save the “server.cfg” file and close the text editor.
5. Copy the mod folder to the “mpmissions” folder in your server files directory.
6. Start your server and the mod should be loaded.

Q: How do I make my server public?

A: To make your server public, follow these steps:

1. Remove the password from the “password” setting in the “server.cfg” file.
2. Make sure your server is port forwarded and can be accessed from outside your network.
3. Join a public Arma 3 lobby to make your server visible to others.

With these FAQs answered, we hope you’re ready to host your own Arma 3 dedicated server. Good luck and have fun!