How to Host an Arma Reforger Server: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

Getting Started with Arma Reforger Server Hosting

Arma Reforger brings authentic military simulation to a new engine, and running your own server gives you full control over the experience. This guide walks through the setup process.

Installing via SteamCMD

To install the server files, you'll need SteamCMD. Download the Linux version from steamcmd_linux.tar.gz and extract it to your preferred directory.

./steamcmd.sh +login anonymous +app_update 1874900 validate +quit

Configuring Your Server

Once installed, you'll need to edit the server configuration file to set your server name, player count, and scenario. The config uses JSON format.

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Connecting to Your Server

After your server is running, players can find it in the in-game server browser by searching for your server name.