Managing an Arma Reforger server in real time — kicking a troublemaker, restarting, messaging players — is done through RCON, built on BattlEye. This guide covers Arma Reforger admin and RCON commands.
How RCON works in Arma Reforger
Arma Reforger uses BattlEye RCON for remote administration. You enable and configure it in your server’s BattlEye settings (a separate config from the main config.json), set an RCON password and port, then connect with an RCON client to send commands to the running server. Our BattlEye config tool generates the setup for you.
Common RCON commands
#shutdown— shut the server down gracefully.#restart— restart the mission/server.players— list connected players with their IDs.kick <id>— disconnect a player.ban / addBan <id>— ban a player.say <message>— broadcast a message to everyone.
Exact syntax depends on your RCON client and the BattlEye version, so check the responses in your client. Our RCON commands reference lists them, and the RCON terminal lets you send them.
Admin roles in config.json
Beyond RCON, you grant in-game admin to players by adding their identifiers to the admins list in your config.json. Admins get extra in-game powers (like Game Master access on the right scenarios). Generate this with our server config generator.
The easy way
On XGamingServer’s Arma Reforger hosting, RCON and admin management are handled in the panel — set your admins and run commands without wiring up an external client. See our admin guide for the full walkthrough.
Frequently asked questions
How do I run admin commands on an Arma Reforger server?
Through BattlEye RCON — enable it in the BattlEye config with a password and port, connect an RCON client, and send commands like kick, ban, say, #restart and #shutdown.
How do I add an admin to my Arma Reforger server?
Add the player’s identifier to the admins list in your config.json. Our server config generator builds this for you.
What RCON does Arma Reforger use?
BattlEye RCON. Configure the password and port in the BattlEye settings, then use any compatible RCON client.
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