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This Arma 3 dedicated server guide lists every FREAKHOSTING help page for Arma 3. Arma 3 has no game settings page in the panel: you set the password, slots, mods, branch and headless clients on Startup, and the server name, admin password and missions in server.cfg under Files. Workshop mods load from a modlist.html exported from the Arma 3 Launcher. New here? Start with getting started.

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Where each Arma 3 setting lives

The panel writes Server Password and Max Players into server.cfg every time the server starts, so change them on Startup, not in the file.

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Most asked

  1. Task Force Radio (TFAR): CBA_A3, the TeamSpeak 3 plugin and the TaskForceRadio channel.
  2. extDB3 database: connect missions to MySQL with the Databases page.
  3. Altis Life server: SQL import, @life_server and the mission.
  4. Install mods: upload modlist.html and the server downloads Workshop mods.
  5. Signature mismatch: keys and verifySignatures.
  6. Server FPS: read Server load lines and #monitor.
  7. server.cfg explained: name, admin password and rules.
  8. BattlEye filters: fix Script Restriction kicks.

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Start here

Getting started

Name, password, first start and joining.

Log in to the Game Panel

Open your server.

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Game Panel guides

Startup parameters

Every Startup variable explained.

Install mods

modlist.html, Additional Mods and keys.

Add missions

.pbo files and class Missions.

Creator DLC

The creatordlc branch and folders.

Headless clients

Move AI off the server.

Set a password

Server Password and Max Players.

BattlEye RCon

Remote admin with an RCon tool.

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Commands and settings

server.cfg explained

Every important line and our defaults.

Become admin

passwordAdmin, #login and admins[].

Admin commands

#kick, #exec ban, #missions and more.

Custom difficulty

Difficulty options and AI skill.

Server FPS

Measure and improve performance.

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Guides and tips

Task Force Radio (TFAR)

Radios through TeamSpeak 3.

extDB3 database

MySQL for persistent missions.

Altis Life server

The roleplay framework step by step.

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Troubleshooting

Mods not loading

modlist.html warnings and folder names.

Signature mismatch

Keys and verifySignatures.

BattlEye filters

Script Restriction kicks.

Not showing in the list

Direct Connect and ports.

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Frequently asked questions

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Where do I change my Arma 3 server name?

In server.cfg (hostname) under Files, then restart. See server.cfg explained.

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Does my Arma 3 server support Workshop mods?

Yes. Export your Launcher preset as an HTML file, upload it as modlist.html and restart. The server downloads the mods and their keys. See install mods.

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How do I become admin on my server?

Set passwordAdmin in server.cfg, restart and type #login and the password in game. See become admin.

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Can I use a database for my mission?

Yes. Create one on Databases and connect it with extDB3. See extDB3 database.

Start, stop and restart

Control your server’s power.

Startup variables

How the Startup page works.

File Manager

Edit and upload files.

Backups

Make and restore backups.
Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 31 October 2026 (Arma 3 dedicated server 2.22). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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Last Updated: October 2026