How to Set Up an Arma Reforger dedicated Server Hosting

For the ultimate multiplayer experience in Arma Reforger, creating your own server is crucial. Enjoy conflict mode battles, “Capture & Hold” mode, or embark on a solo adventure with a game master in Everon mode. Setting up an Arma Reforger server is straightforward using SteamCMD.

Arma Reforger Server Requirements:

Hardware:

• Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-4300
• RAM: 8 GB
• Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or equivalent
• DirectX: Version 12
• Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
• Storage: 15 GB available space

Software:

• Arma Reforger server software
• SteamCMD (for server software installation)
• libcurl4
• net-tools (for debugging)

XGamingServer Arma Reforger Hosting Options

For convenient multiplayer sessions in Arma Reforger, consider renting a dedicated server from XGamingServer. While running the server on your own computer is an option, specific specifications are necessary for this resource-intensive military simulator, including RAM, CPU, and bandwidth.

Choose from the following three servers:

1. Arma Reforger Novice: High Performance starting at $18.00/month with 5GB RAM
2. Arma Reforger Rookie: Starting at $25.00/month with 6GB of RAM
3. Arma Reforger Pro: High Performance starting at $35.00/month with 8GB of RAM

Flexibility is paramount, allowing you to upgrade or downgrade your plan as needed.

Setting Up Your Arma-Reforger Server: Step-by-Step Guide

How to install Arma Reforger server using Steam dedicated server

1. Start the Game: Launch Arma Reforger on your device.
2. Navigate to Multiplayer: Go to the Multiplayer section in the game menu.
3. Host New Server: Select the “Host” tab and then choose “Host new server.”

How to install Arma Reforger server using SteamCMD

1. Download Server Files: Use SteamCMD to download the Arma Reforger server files.

• Install SteamCMD following the instructions at https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD.
• Log in as anonymous: login anonymous
• Set installation directory: force_install_dir <path_to_server_directory>
• Download Arma Reforger server: app_update 1874900
• Exit SteamCMD: quit

1. Launch Server: Navigate to your server directory and launch the server with the desired startup parameters.

Configuring Startup Parameters

• Configuration File: To specify a server configuration file, use the -config parameter followed by the path to your JSON configuration file.

  ArmaReforgerServer.exe -config "./Configs/Campaign_SWCoast.json"

• MaxFPS: To set a maximum frame rate for the server, use the -maxFPS parameter followed by the desired FPS limit.

  ArmaReforgerServer.exe -maxFPS 60

• Server Parameter: To launch the server with a specific world, use the -server parameter followed by the path to the world file. The config parameter is ignored in this case.

  ArmaReforgerServer.exe -server "worlds/MP/MPTest.ent" -addonsDir "C:\MyModsDir" -addons MyCustomMod

Additional Commands

• Logging Server FPS: Use logStats followed by the logging interval in milliseconds.

  -logStats 1000

• Setting Log Level: Use logLevel followed by the desired detail level.

  -logLevel 3

• Listing Available Scenarios: Use listScenarios to log available scenario configuration files on startup.

  -listScenarios

How to install Arma Reforger server on Linux

1. Install Necessary Software: Install libcurl4, net-tools, and libssl1.1 to ensure the server runs smoothly.

   apt-get update
   apt-get install libcurl4 net-tools libssl1.1

2. Configure Network Settings: Use the ipconfig command to find your local IP, and set the gameHostRegisterBindAddress and gameHostRegisterPort parameters in your server’s custom configuration JSON file.
3. Launch Server: Use the same startup commands as mentioned above, adjusted for Linux if necessary. Ensure execution permissions are granted to the server binary.

   chmod +x ArmaReforgerServer
   ./ArmaReforgerServer -config "./My_Config.json"

How to install Arma Reforger server using Docker

1. Install Docker: Follow the installation guide for your operating system at https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/.
2. Pull Ubuntu Image: Download the Ubuntu 18.04 image.

   docker pull ubuntu:18.04

3. Run Ubuntu Container: Start a container with the necessary ports exposed and volumes mounted.

   docker container run -t -d -p 2001:2001/udp -v /path/to/server_data:/home/server_data --name ar_reforger ubuntu:18.04

4. Connect to Container: Access the bash shell of the container.

   docker exec -it ar_reforger /bin/bash

5. Install Server Dependencies: Repeat the Linux server setup steps inside the Docker container.
6. Launch Server: Use the same commands as in the Linux setup, adjusted for the Docker environment.

This comprehensive guide covers the essentials of setting up both player-hosted and dedicated Arma Reforger servers. Whether you’re running a server for friends or a larger community, these steps will help you get started on the right foot.