Arma 3 is a popular military simulation game that offers a vast open-world environment and immersive gameplay. One of the most exciting aspects of Arma 3 is the ability to create and play on private servers. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to set up your own private server on Arma 3.
Step 1: Installing the Required Software
Before we begin, make sure that you have the necessary software installed on your computer. You will need:
- Arma 3 Dedicated Server: This can be downloaded from the official Arma 3 website.
- SteamCMD: This is a command-line tool used to download and update Steam games and dedicated servers.
Step 2: Downloading and Installing SteamCMD
To download SteamCMD, follow these steps:
- Go to the official SteamCMD website.
- Download the appropriate version of SteamCMD for your operating system (Windows, Linux, or macOS).
- Create a new folder on your computer where you want to install SteamCMD.
- Extract the contents of the downloaded file into the newly created folder.
Step 3: Setting Up Your Server Files
To set up your server files, follow these steps:
- Create a new folder where you want to store your server files.
- Navigate to the folder where you installed SteamCMD and open it.
- Create a new text document in this folder called “arma3_update.bat”.
- Open the “arma3_update.bat” file with a text editor and add the following command:
.\steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +force_install_dir "C:\path\to\serverfiles" +app_update 233780 validate +quit
Note: Replace “C:\path\to\serverfiles” with the path to the folder you created in step 1.
Step 4: Configuring Your Server
To configure your server, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the folder where you installed your server files.
- Open the “server.cfg” file with a text editor.
- Customize the server settings to your liking. You can specify parameters such as server name, password, player slots, and mission rotation.
Step 5: Starting Your Server
To start your server, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the folder where you installed SteamCMD and open it.
- Create a new text document in this folder called “start_server.
- Open the “start_server.exe +login anonymous +force_install_dir “C:\path\to\serverfiles” +app_update 233780 validate +quit
start “” /wait /min .\arma3server.exe -port=2302 -config=.\config.cfg -cfg=.\basic.cfg -profiles=.\profiles -name=server1Step 6: Connecting to Your Server
To connect to your server, follow these steps:
- Open Arma 3 on your computer.
- In the main menu, click on “Multiplayer”.
- Click on “Direct Connect”.
- Enter the IP address of your server and the port number (default is 2302).
- Click on “Connect” to join your private server.
Congratulations! You have successfully set up your own private server on Arma 3.
Now you can enjoy playing with your friends in a controlled environment tailored to your preferences. Have fun and happy gaming!