How to Configure Your Arma Reforger Server (Config Editor & config.json)
How to configure your Arma Reforger dedicated server using the built-in Config Editor tool or by editing config.json manually.
XGamingServer includes a built-in Arma Reforger Config Editor — a visual tool that eliminates manual JSON editing. You can also edit config.json directly.
Using the Config Editor
- Log in to the XGamingServer Panel
- Select your Arma Reforger server
- Click Arma Reforger Config in the sidebar (or click "Open Config Editor" on the dashboard banner)
Tabs
The editor has 5 tabs:
| Tab | What you configure |
|---|---|
| Network | Bind address, bind port, public address, public port |
| Game | Server name, max players, password, admin password, scenario, platforms, admin IDs |
| Properties | View distance, grass distance, BattlEye, third person, VON settings |
| Mods | Search & add Workshop mods, manage mod list, import/export |
| Optional | A2S query, RCON, operating settings, persistence |
Click Save Changes when done — no restart needed for most settings.
Features
- Scenario dropdown — 29+ official scenarios with friendly names
- Workshop mod search — search by name, author, or mod ID with auto-dependency resolution
- JSON preview — toggle to see the raw JSON being generated
- Export/Import — download or copy your config as JSON
Editing config.json Manually
- Stop your server
- Click Files in the sidebar
- Open
config.json - Edit settings (valid JSON required)
- Save and start your server
⚠️ Warning: Invalid JSON syntax will prevent the server from starting. Use the Config Editor to avoid this.
See the config.json Reference for all settings.
Key Settings Quick Reference
| Setting | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
game.name | Game tab | Server browser name (max 100 chars) |
game.maxPlayers | Game tab | Max players |
game.password | Game tab | Join password |
game.passwordAdmin | Game tab | Admin password for #login |
game.scenarioId | Game tab | Active scenario/mission |
game.crossPlatform | Game tab | Enable crossplay |
gameProperties.battlEye | Properties tab | Anti-cheat on/off |
game.mods | Mods tab | Workshop mod list |
Related Guides
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Server Config JSON Reference
Complete reference for the Arma Reforger server configuration JSON file, including all settings for network, game, mods, and operating parameters.
How to Find and Read Arma Reforger Server Logs
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