Follow these steps to create you own dedicated Arma Reforger server using SteamCMD
 
 

Hosting a Server (Rental Service Privders)

You can alternatively host a server at a Game Server Hosting Provider.
 
 
https://survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/arma_reforger/ – [survivalservers.com] 
 
 
Your server will be started instantly!
 
 
 

Server Requirements

• Windows 10 or Server 2016+ & 64-Bit
• Quad Core processor (requires up to 2 full cores)
• Up to 16GB memory (currently uses around 4GB memory minimum)
• 5GB disk space (install folder)
• A copy of the V Rising early access game from Steam

 
 
 

The Guide

1. Create a folder C:\ArmaReforger
2. Download SteamCMD for Windows: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd.zip – [akamaihd.net] 
3. Extract the contents of the zip to the folder
4. Create a file called FetchServerFiles.bat and place the following code in there:
    
    
    
    
    

   @echo off
   start "" C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\ArmaReforger\steamcmd\steamcmd.exe +login anonymous anonymous +force_install_dir C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\ArmaReforger +app_update 1874900 +quit
   

5. Fetch server files from Steam by running the FetchServerFiles.bat

 
 
 

Starting the Server

To start the server, create a batch file called StartServer.bat with the following
 
 

cd C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\ArmaReforger\
start /wait /REALTIME ArmaReforgerServer.exe -config "C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\ArmaReforger\admin\server.json" -profile "C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\ArmaReforger\saves"

 
 
Change the above file path to where your folder/file set is located on your computer/server.
 
 
More launch lines can be found here:
 
https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Reforger:Startup_Parameters#Hosting – [bistudio.com] 
 
 
Make sure -profile is set as it will determine where your save game is placed
 
 
 

Configuring your server

Now comes the fun part, setting up your Arma Reforger game server to your liking.
 
 
To modify game server settings you will need to create the following json file
 
 
server.json
 
 
You can create these files in your ArmaReforger\ folder
 
 
Edit the following to your liking
 
 

{
 "dedicatedServerId": "ar-gm-%profilename",
 "region": "EU",
 "gameHostBindAddress": "YOUR SERVER IP",
 "gameHostBindPort": 2001,
 "gameHostRegisterBindAddress": "YOUR SERVER IP",
 "gameHostRegisterPort": 2001,
 "adminPassword" : "YOUR ADMIN PASSWORD",
 "game": {
 "name": "YOUR SERVER NAME",
 "scenarioId": "{59AD59368755F41A}Missions/21_GM_Eden.conf",
 "playerCountLimit": 16,
 "visible": true,
 "password" : "YOUR SERVER PASSWORD maybe?",
 "gameMode": "",
 "supportedGameClientTypes": [
 "PLATFORM_PC"
 ],
 "gameProperties": {
 "serverMaxViewDistance": 1600,
 "battleEye": true,
 "fastValidation": true
 },
 "mods": [
 ]
 }
}

 
 
The IP will be what your PC is or the dedicated server you are running this on.
 
 
If you wish to change the game mode you are playing simply change the following location:
 
 
“scenarioId”: “{59AD59368755F41A}Missions/21_GM_Eden.conf”,
 
 
With one of the following items.
 
 
: ”’ {90F086877C27B6F6}Missions/99_Tutorial.conf (Tutorial)”’
 
: ”'{ECC61978EDCC2B5A}Missions/23_Campaign.conf (Conflict)”’
 
: ”'{59AD59368755F41A}Missions/21_GM_Eden.conf (Game Master – Everon) ”’
 
 
Once this file is setup to your liking simply run the start bat you made above
 
 
 

How to Join a Server

To join your Arma Reforger server follow the below guide.
 
 
Launch the game in steam
 
Click the Multiplayer option in the listing
 
In the top right do a search by the server title you set in the server.json file
 
Click your server in the list and then click Join at the bottom right.
 
 

 
 
Launch the game in steam
 
Click the Multiplayer option in the listing
 
Look for and click Direct Join at the bottom of the page and click it.
 
Enter your IP and port you set in the server.json file
 
 

 
 
If your server does not come up you may need to port forward.
 
 
Add an incoming rule to your Windows Firewall to allow TCP/UDP port (game port) 27015, (Steam query port) 27016 (or whichever ports you decide to use)
 
 
You may additionally need to add a forwarding rule to your network router. You can use http://PortForward.com/ – [PortForward.com]  PortForward.com – [PortForward.com]  to read how to do this.
 
 
 

Conclusion

More options and steps coming soon as they are made available.
 
 

 
 
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