How to Connect to Your Arma Reforger Server

Join your Arma Reforger dedicated server via the Community server browser, direct connect, or from console (Xbox/PlayStation).

Find Your Server Address

Click Network in the sidebar (or check the Dashboard). The default game port is 2001 (UDP).

Network tab showing port allocations

Open the game from Steam, Xbox Game Pass, or PlayStation Store.

From the main menu, click Multiplayer, then select the Community tab.

Use the search bar to find your server by name. Filter by platform, scenario, or player count if needed.

Click your server, then click Join. Enter the server password if prompted.

Your server must have visible: true in the config to appear in the browser. See Hide from Server List.

Click Multiplayer → Community → Direct Join.

Type your server IP and game port:

123.45.67.89:2001

Click Connect and enter the password if prompted.

Port	Protocol	Purpose
2001	UDP	Game traffic (player connections)
17777	UDP	A2S Query (server browser listing)
2403	UDP	RCON (remote administration, optional)

Problem	Fix
Server not in browser	Check `visible: true` in config. Verify port 17777 (A2S) is open. Wait 2–3 minutes after startup
"Version mismatch"	Both client and server must be on the same version. See Update Guide
Can't direct connect	Verify port 2001 (UDP) is reachable
Xbox/PS5 can't join	Enable crossplay and add their platforms to `supportedPlatforms`
BattlEye kick	Update BattlEye, or verify game files on Steam
Mods downloading slowly	Mods auto-download from the Workshop on first connect — give it time