How to Edit Difficulty Settings on Your Arma 3 Server

Published June 9, 2026 · By Host Havoc Technical Support Team

Difficulty settings on your Arma 3 server are controlled through the Arma3Profile file. Before making changes, review the official Bohemia wiki to understand each available setting. You can also change your server name or add a password to control who joins.

Steps

  1. Log into your game control panel.
  2. Click Game Servers on the left to open your Arma 3 server's main control page.
  3. Click Configuration Files, then open the file labeled \A3DS\Users\TCAGame\TCAGame.Arma3Profile.
  4. Modify the file according to your desired settings, using the official Bohemia wiki as your reference.
  5. Save the file and restart your server for the changes to take effect.

Note: The Arma3Profile file controls a wide range of gameplay difficulty options including friendly fire, death handling, and AI skill levels. Refer to the official wiki for a full list of parameters and accepted values.