- #Setup arma 3 server how to#
- #Setup arma 3 server install#
- #Setup arma 3 server mods#
- #Setup arma 3 server password#
- #Setup arma 3 server free#
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#Setup arma 3 server install#
Some hosts will let you opt to install your own licenced edition of Windows Server on your dedicated server - This is not a cheap option as Windows Server 2008/2012 is fairly expensive to licence. With Windows you will have to pay a licencing fee to your host company, this cost varies but is usually around £/$/€ 20-40 per month ontop of your server rental cost. There have been mixed performance reports about which version is better regarding Arma hosting. Windows Server is available in two flavours that are supported by Arma3: 2008 or 2012.
#Setup arma 3 server free#
Linux is a free open-source operating system, Arma3 support for linux is ever-increasing, Epoch already supports Linux. Windows or Linux? - That is entirely up to you.
HDD or SSD? - Either or both, it depends on what is available to you - if you run the server + redis DB from an SSD your server load times may be faster, Arma is a CPU hungry game and overall it is CPU cycles (Ghz) that effects the server most.
#Setup arma 3 server mods#
Remember you still need space for your OS and any mods you plan on using.ġ20GB+ - SSD's are becoming more commonly available from DS companies and many people already have them in thier own dedicated servers.ġ00MBit+ - Most Dedi's come with a port speed of 1Gbit which is limited by your contract with them - 100/200/300Mbit throughput is common, 1Gbit is usually an extra cost over and above the basic rental of your dedicated server.ġTB+ / Month - Bandwidth requirement is dependant on everything you do with your dedicated server, 1TB/month is the absolute bare minimum I would recommend for running your own dedicated game server
Recommended Dedicated Server Specifications: CPU:ĥ12GB+ - Most Dedi's have 1TB+ HDD's these days, some have optional RAID. Template being the mission name.ĭifficulty settings require use of the profile found at Users\TCAGame_Svc#\TCAGame_Svc#.To host Arma 3 Epoch you require a dedicated server - whether you choose to rent an Arma 3 server from a Game Server Provider, rent/host your own Dedicated Server or purchase your own Dedicated Server and have it co-located is entirely up to you.Īn Arma server rented from a GSP will already have the minimum requirements, performance will be dependant on the GSP, some have better equipped servers than others. This is what the missions cycle looks like and the varying difficulties. If you are not familiar with Voting permissions, please do not use. ||| This one is more advanced permissions you can use with Missions.
Use the Text Editor on the default.cfg, you will change the Message of the Day and/or System Message in the SYSTEM MESSAGES section of the file. On the Control, navigate to the Config Files and edit the "default.cfg".
#Setup arma 3 server how to#
How to change the MotD (Message of the Day) or System Message See screenshot below for the exact location. If you need to disable the password, ensure the line starts with // to disable use of a password. To enable the password, you will need to remove the // at the beginning of the line.
#Setup arma 3 server password#
Use the Text Editor on the default.cfg, you will change the password in the JOINING RULES section of the file. Use the Text Editor on the default.cfg, you will change the server name in the "GLOBAL IDENTIFICATION" section of the file. On the Control Panel, navigate to Config Files and edit the "default.cfg". Here are some basic setup for different sections of your ARMA 3 server.