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Expansion Content: Creator DLCs

Creator DLCs (CDLC) are massive, high-quality content packs for Arma 3 developed by third-party studios and officially sanctioned by Bohemia Interactive. Whether you want to fight in the jungles of Vietnam (S.O.G. Prairie Fire) or engage in Cold War combat in Germany (Global Mobilization), these expansions require specific configuration steps to function on a dedicated server.

Difficulty

Beginner Friendly

Time

5 Minutes

DLC Startup Parameters

Unlike standard Steam Workshop mods that use @ prefixes, Creator DLCs use specific internal codenames in the server startup string.
DLC NameStartup Parameter
S.O.G. Prairie Firevn
Global Mobilizationgm
Western Saharaws
CSLA Iron Curtaincsla
Spearhead 1944spe
1

Access Startup Tab

In the Game Panel, navigate to the Startup tab for your Arma 3 server.
2

Edit Mod String

Include the DLC code in your mod parameter list.
  • Example: -mod=vn;@CBA_A3;@ACE3 (Enables S.O.G. Prairie Fire along with your mods).
3

Save and Restart

Restart the server to initialize the CDLC content.

Security & Signature Keys

Just like standard mods, Creator DLCs use the Arma 3 signature system.
1

Locate the Key

On your local PC, navigate to the DLC installation folder (e.g., SteamApps/common/Arma 3/vn).
2

Upload .bikey

Open the keys folder inside and upload the .bikey file to your server’s root /keys/ directory via the File Manager.


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Last Updated: January 2026 | Arma 3: Theaters of war valid.