Configuring an Arma 3 Server in Voltic Game Panel

Once your Arma 3 server is set up, you’ll need to configure key settings, set up mission files, and optimize the server for the best gameplay experience.

This guide will walk you through customizing server settings, setting up missions, and enabling battleye and whitelists using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

• An Arma 3 server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Access to VolticHost Game Panel

• Steam account (optional for mission files and mods)

1️⃣ Configuring Server Settings

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Click on your Arma 3 server.

3. Navigate to the File Manager tab.

4. Open:

   /A3Server/config/server.cfg
   

5. Modify the basic server settings:

   hostname = "VolticHost | Custom Arma 3 Server";
   password = "";
   maxPlayers = 40;
   motd[] = {"Welcome to VolticHost's Arma 3 Server!", "Follow the rules and enjoy!"};
   voteThreshold = 0.5;
   disableVoN = 0; // Enable voice chat
   

6. Click Save File and restart the server.

✅ Your Arma 3 server settings are now customized!

2️⃣ Setting Up Missions

1. Navigate to:

   /mpmissions/
   

2. Upload or place your mission files (.pbo) here.

3. Open the server.cfg file again and find:

   class Missions
   {
       class Mission1
       {
           template = "yourmission.Altis";
           difficulty = "Regular";
       };
   };
   

4. Change "yourmission.Altis" to match your uploaded mission file.

5. Click Save File and restart the server.

✅ Your Arma 3 mission is now active on the server!

3️⃣ Enabling BattleEye and Whitelisting Players

To protect your server and restrict access to trusted players:

1. Open the server.cfg file in File Manager.

2. Locate or add the following lines:

   battleye = 1; // Enable BattleEye anti-cheat
   verifySignatures = 2; // Enforce signed mods only
   allowedFilePatching = 0; // Prevent unauthorized client-side modifications
   

3. To whitelist specific players, create or edit:

   /A3Server/config/whitelist.txt
   

4. Add Steam IDs of players who should have access:

   76561198012345678
   76561198123456789
   

5. Click Save File and restart the server.

✅ Your Arma 3 server now has enhanced security and access control!

4️⃣ Restarting the Server to Apply Changes

1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Click Stop to shut down the server.

3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to launch the updated server.

✅ Your Arma 3 server is now live with the new settings!

🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully configured your Arma 3 server, set up custom missions, enabled BattleEye security, and created a player whitelist using VolticHost Game Panel! Your server is now optimized for multiplayer gameplay, tactical missions, and mod support. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.