Arma Reforger server administration is managed through configuration files and in-game admin tools. This guide covers essential admin commands, player management, and server configuration for your military simulation server.
Setting Up Admin Access
- 1Open your server's config.json file
- 2Find the "admins" array in the configuration
- 3Add player Identity IDs to the admins array
- 4Format: "admins": ["identityId1", "identityId2"]
- 5Save and restart the server
Tip
- Identity IDs can be found in server logs when players connect
- Admins have access to the Game Master menu
- Multiple admins can be added to the array
Game Master Menu
Y keyOpen Game Master menu (default keybind)
Example: Shows all admin tools
Player ManagementKick, ban, and manage players
Example: In GM menu
TeleportTeleport yourself or players
Example: Click on map
Free CameraSpectate mode camera
Example: For observation
Tip
- GM menu requires admin permissions
- Free camera is great for monitoring gameplay
- Teleport works with map clicks
Player Management
KickRemove a player from the server
Example: Via GM menu > Players
BanPermanently ban a player
Example: Via GM menu > Players
Move to TeamForce player to switch teams
Example: Balance teams
Tip
- Bans are stored in the server's ban list
- Use Identity ID for reliable bans
- Consider warnings before banning
Server Configuration
"name"Server name in browser
Example: "My Arma Server"
"password"Server password (empty for public)
Example: "secretpass"
"maxPlayers"Maximum player count
Example: 64
"visible"Show in server browser
Example: true
"gameHostBindPort"Server port
Example: 2001
Console Commands
#shutdownGracefully shutdown the server
Example: Saves and closes
#restartRestart the current mission
Example: Fresh start
#kick <playerid>Kick by player ID
Example: #kick 5
#ban <playerid>Ban by player ID
Example: #ban 5
Tip
- Console access depends on hosting setup
- Some hosts provide web-based console
- Log files help troubleshoot issues
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