How Do You Make a Private Server on Arma 3?

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Scott Campbell

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:

  1. Go to the official SteamCMD website.
  2. Download the appropriate version of SteamCMD for your operating system (Windows, Linux, or macOS).
  3. Create a new folder on your computer where you want to install SteamCMD.
  4. 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:

  1. Create a new folder where you want to store your server files.
  2. Navigate to the folder where you installed SteamCMD and open it.
  3. Create a new text document in this folder called “arma3_update.bat”.
  4. 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:

  1. Navigate to the folder where you installed your server files.
  2. Open the “server.cfg” file with a text editor.
  3. 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:

  1. Navigate to the folder where you installed SteamCMD and open it.
  2. Create a new text document in this folder called “start_server.
  3. 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=server1

    Step 6: Connecting to Your Server

    To connect to your server, follow these steps:

    1. Open Arma 3 on your computer.
    2. In the main menu, click on “Multiplayer”.
    3. Click on “Direct Connect”.
    4. Enter the IP address of your server and the port number (default is 2302).
    5. 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!