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Arma Reforger Setup

Host your Arma Reforger server with Workshop mod support, Game Master scenarios, and Enfusion engine optimization. This guide covers setup, Workshop syncing, and performance tuning for Conflict and custom missions.

Choose Your Plan

Section titled “Choose Your Plan”
PlanBest ForPlayer Capacity
StarterConflict testing, private ops~16-32 players
ProPublic Conflict/Combat Ops~32-64 players
PremiumGame Master events, heavy mods~64-96 players

Quick Start

Section titled “Quick Start”

  1. Create your server

    Go to panel.mambahost.com → Create Server → Arma Reforger

  2. Choose your plan and deploy

    Select your plan and region — deployment completes in about 2 minutes

  3. Note your credentials

    Find SFTP and RCON info in the console output

  4. Configure backups

    Enable automated backups via Scheduler → Backups

  5. Start and connect

    Launch the server and connect from your game client

Server Configuration

Section titled “Server Configuration”

  1. Change panel and SFTP passwords immediately after deployment

  2. Download the server.cfg template via SFTP

  3. Edit server settings — name, description, password (optional), and slot count

  4. Configure RCON credentials for remote admin tools

  5. Document your wipe/reset schedule if running persistent events

Workshop & Custom Content

Section titled “Workshop & Custom Content”

  1. Create a Workshop collection with your required mods and scenarios

  2. Add the collection ID to workshopMods[] in your config

  3. Restart the server to sync mods automatically

  4. Upload custom scenarios to /scenarios and add them to mission rotation

Game Modes

Section titled “Game Modes”

Conflict Mode

Section titled “Conflict Mode”

Best for large-scale warfare with territory control:

  • Up to 64+ players with OneSync-style infinity mode
  • Dynamic objectives and respawn points
  • Ideal for public servers

Combat Ops

Section titled “Combat Ops”

Cooperative missions for smaller groups:

  • Structured objectives
  • AI enemy forces
  • Good for clan training

Game Master

Section titled “Game Master”

Live scenario control:

  • Real-time mission editing
  • Zeus-style asset placement
  • Requires dedicated GM player

Performance Tuning

Section titled “Performance Tuning”
RecommendationWhy
Adjust tick rate and view distanceBalance visual fidelity vs CPU load
Limit AI groups per factionPrevents lag in 60+ player matches
Tune networkBandwidth and maxPacketSizeMatch your slot count
Schedule auto-restarts every few hoursClears VRAM/heap on modded servers

Maintenance

Section titled “Maintenance”

  1. Stay on the latest stable build — test updates in staging first

  2. Validate Workshop dependencies after each patch

  3. Back up configs and scenarios before major content drops

  4. Rotate RCON passwords quarterly

  5. Keep change logs for scenario tweaks so GMs can revert quickly

Common Issues

Section titled “Common Issues”
ProblemSolution
Players stuck on “Downloading data”Ensure every mod in server.cfg exists and is public or uploaded manually
Desync/rubber bandingLower view distance, reduce AI counts, or upgrade plan
Workshop sync failsRestart; if still broken, clear /workshop cache and re-sync
Game Master crashesVerify scenarios only reference active assets; review logs
Voice issuesConfirm enableVoN=1 and UDP voice traffic is allowed
Section titled “Helpful Links”
Version Mismatch Fix update and version errors
Connection Issues Troubleshoot connection problems
Server Won't Start Fix crash loops
Panel Guide Learn panel features

Need Help?

Section titled “Need Help?”