How to Add a Whitelist to Your Arma Reforger Server
Restrict your Arma Reforger dedicated server to approved players only by configuring a player whitelist.
A whitelist restricts your server to only approved players — anyone not on the list is denied access. This is stricter than a server password since it ties access to specific player identities.
Set Up a Whitelist
Stop the server
In the XGamingServer Panel, go to Console and stop your server.
Add the whitelist section
Add the playerWhitelist array inside the game block:
"game": {
"playerWhitelist": [
{
"identityId": "player-identity-id-here",
"name": "PlayerName"
},
{
"identityId": "another-identity-id",
"name": "AnotherPlayer"
}
]
}Save and start
Click Save Content and start the server from Console.
Finding Player Identity IDs
Players need to provide their Bohemia Interactive identity ID. They can find it:
- In the Arma Reforger game launcher
- In their Bohemia Interactive account profile
- Via the server logs once they attempt to connect
Managing the Whitelist
| Action | Steps |
|---|---|
| Add a player | Stop server → edit config.json → add new entry → restart |
| Remove a player | Stop server → edit config.json → delete the entry → restart |
| Disable temporarily | Comment out or empty the playerWhitelist array |
Whitelist vs Password
| Approach | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Whitelist | Private groups, competitive events, milsim units — strict identity-based access |
| Password | Semi-private servers where you trust shared passwords — easier to manage |
| Both | Maximum security — even whitelisted players need the password |
Tip: For small private groups, a server password is usually enough. Use whitelisting for larger or more security-sensitive communities.
Note: Bohemia identity IDs are tied to accounts, not Steam IDs. Make sure players give you the correct ID type.
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