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Managing Security: Script Restrictions

BattlEye is an aggressive anti-cheat solution designed to protect Arma 3 servers from unauthorized code execution. However, by default, it blocks many strong scripts used in popular community missions like Antistasi, Exile, or Hearts and Minds. “Script Restriction #0” kicks occur when a legitimate mission script triggers a generic security filter. This guide explains how to identify and resolve these conflicts safely.

Difficulty

Advanced

Time

15 Minutes

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Analyzing the Kick

When a player is removed from the server for a “Script Restriction,” BattlEye generates a detailed log entry that tells you exactly which piece of code was blocked.
1

Locate the Log File

In the Game Panel File Manager, navigate to the /battleye/ directory and open scripts.log.
2

Interpret the Entry

Look for the most recent line in the file.
  • Example: 23.01.2026 14:00:00: PlayerName (IP:Port) GUID - #0 "player setVelocity [0,0,10];"
  • #0: This is the filter index (referencing a line in your filter file).
  • “player setVelocity…”: This is the exact code that caused the kick.

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Adding Filter Exceptions

To allow a specific script to run without compromising your server’s overall security, you must add an exception to your BattlEye configuration.
1

Open the Filter File

Open /battleye/scripts.txt in the File Manager.
2

Find the Relevant Filter

Locate the line number corresponding to the kick (e.g., if the log said #0, find the first active line in the text file).
3

Append the Exception

Add != followed by the exact code snippet found in the log at the end of that line.
  • Original Line: 7 setVelocity
  • Modified Line: 7 setVelocity !=player setVelocity [0,0,10]
This is the “Kick” mode. It is the most secure but requires the most maintenance to ensure legitimate scripts aren’t blocked.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Arma 3: Filters refined.