Arma 3
Arma 3
13 ArticlesHow To Upload Missions To Your ARMA 3 Server
Before you can configure a single mission or mission cycle on your Arma 3 server, you must first locate your desired mission files locally and then upload them to your server. --- Finding your Local Mission Files After downloading custom missions or loading vanilla ones, their .pbo files can be found in the MPMissionsCache. 1. Press + on your keyboard to open a Run window. 2. Enter , then press ok. 3. In the opened directory, navigate to . 4. Locate your desired missions .pbo file. --- Uploading a Mission File to your Server After locating your desired mission .pbo file(s), you'll need to upload them to your mpmissions folder on your server. 1. Navigate to your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Go to your server files and navigate to the directory. 3. Upload your local mission file (.pbo) to the directory. 4. Start your server.
How To Kick/Ban Players On Your ARMA 3 Server
When running a public Arma 3 server, you may encounter situations where a player is disrupting the experience for others. In these situations, server owners may wish to remove these players by either kicking or banning them. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="In order to use administrative actions such as kicking or banning, you must be logged into your server as an Administrator. If you need to know how to do this, please refer to this article." appearance="default"} :: Kicking a Player You can remove a player by using the kick command when connected to your server as an admin. 1. Launch Arma 3 and Connect to your server. 2. Press the command on your keyboard to open the chatbox. 3. Enter the command to kick the desired player. --- Banning a Player You can ban a player from your server by using the ban command in the chatbox when connected to your server as an admin. 1. Launch Arma 3 and Connect to your server. 2. Press the command on your keyboard to open the chatbox. 3. Enter the command to ban the desired player.
How To Join Your ARMA 3 Server
Once your Arma 3 server is configured the way you would like it to be, you're ready to join. We recommend you join your server by using the direct connection method on the Arma 3 launcher. --- Obtaining your Server IP In order to connect to your server, you will need to know both the server IP and port. These can both be found in your server's Shockbyte control panel. Once logged in, you will be able to find your server's IP and port next to IP Address. Connecting via Direct Connect You can directly connect to your Arma 3 server by using the direct connect feature on the Arma 3 launcher. 1. Launch Arma 3 and click Servers. 2. Click Direct Connect. 3. Enter your Server IP and Port then click Connect. Optionally, enter your server password in the Password field if you have one set. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How To Install Workshops Mods Locally On Your ARMA 3 Client
Arma 3 has Steam Workshop integration which means there is a plethora of free mods available to expand the content available on your Arma 3 server. For steps on how to install mods on your Arma 3 server, please refer to this article. Some Arma 3 Workshop mods require players to install the mod on their client locally in addition to installing the mod on the server. --- Installing Workshop Mods Locally To install Workshop Mods on your Arma 3 client, you will need to launch your Steam client, navigate to the Arma 3 Workshop, and subscribe to your desired mods. 1. Navigate to your Steam Library. 2. Navigate to Arma 3 Workshop. 3. Navigate to your desired mod's workshop page, for this example we will be using the BettIR (Legacy) Mod. 4. Click the Subscribe button to begin the download and installation.
How to Install Workshop Mods on your ARMA 3 Server
ARMA 3 has Steam Workshop integration which means there are many free mods available to expand the content available on your ARMA 3 server. --- Locating Workshop Mod Files Using the Steam Workshop page for ARMA 3, you are able to download your desired mods. For this example, we will be using the Realistic Ragdoll Physics mod. ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="Mods tagged with both and on the workshop are server mods and should be added to the field in the Config area." appearance="default"} :: 1. Navigate to your desired mod's workshop page. Subscribe to the mod and let it download to your client. 2. Make note of the mod's ID (can be found in the top left of the Steam client/the URL) and copy it. 3. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server. 4. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the the and settings. 5. Depending on the type of mod, place the IDs into their designated fields. 6. Save and restart your server to ensure the new changes apply. --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How To Disable BattlEye On Your ARMA 3 Server
Depending on how your Arma 3 server is configured, it may become necessary to disable BattlEye Anti-cheat. BattlEye Anti-cheat is enabled by default to prevent joining players from engaging in activities such as hacking or gaining unfair advantages. --- Disabling BattleEye Anti-cheat You can disable BattlEye using the Arma 3 Server Config through your server's control panel. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to your server files and open the server.cfg file. 3. Locate the BattlEye option and modify the value from to . 4. Click Save and Start your server. That's it! Disabling BattlEye on your ARMA 3 server is simple and can help you tweak your gaming experience to your liking. Just remember that by turning it off, you’re sacrificing some security features, so think it through before doing it.
How To Configure Your Arma 3 Server
There are a range of available settings that are configurable for your Arma 3 server. These settings are found in your server.cfg file. The Arma 3 Server Settings file includes common options such as your server's name, admin password, server password, ect. For more details on how to configure your server.cfg, please refer to this wiki page. --- Accessing your Server Settings Your primary server settings can be updated in the Arma 3 Server server.cfg File. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to your server files. 3. Locate and open the server.cfg file. Once you have access to your server settings, you can make any required changes.