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How to Host an Arma Reforger Server

Looking to dive into multiplayer with Arma Reforger? Hosting your own server for Arma Reforger unlocks limitless possibilities—from customizing game modes and missions to building a dedicated community of players.

Method 1: Using Sparked Host's Arma Reforger Server Hosting

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To setup Arma Reforger Server Hosting with Sparked Host, go to https://sparkedhost.com/arma-reforger-hosting and pick a package. Complete the checkout process to receive your sign in credentials and start on your server in just 5 minutes (or less!)

Method 2: Hosting on Ubuntu (Linux)

If you want full control over your Arma Reforger server hosting, setting it up on a VPS or dedicated server is a great option. This guide walks you through installing SteamCMD, setting up the Arma Reforger server, configuring port forwarding, configuring the necessary software and starting the server.

Note: Do not host your own Arma Reforger server on your own computer

Arma Reforger Server Hosting Requirements

To host an Arma Reforger server, you need:

A VPS or dedicated server running Ubuntu 20.04+ or Windows Server 2019/2022

Root/Admin access to your VPS

At least 8GB RAM and a quad-core CPU (recommended)

Install steamcmd

SteamCMD is required to download and update the Arma Reforger server files.

Update the system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Install dependencies:

sudo apt install -y steamcmd

Create a dedicated user for the server (optional but recommended):

sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash armareforger

Switch to the new user and create a directory for the server:

sudo su - armareforger mkdir ~/arma_reforger cd ~/arma_reforger

Download and install Arma Reforger Server:

steamcmd +login anonymous +force_install_dir ~/arma_reforger +app_update 1874900 validate +quit

Port Forwarding on Ubuntu

To start an Arma Reforger server, you need to open the required ports to allow connections:

Open ports in the firewall:

sudo ufw allow 2001/udp 
    sudo ufw allow 2002/udp 
    sudo ufw allow 17777/udp 
    sudo ufw enable

Verify the firewall rules:

sudo ufw status

Configuring Your Arma Reforger Server

To configure an Arma Reforger server on a Linux VPS:

Navigate to the configuration file:

cd ~/arma_reforger

Edit the server configuration file:

nano config.json

Modify the following settings to match your server preferences:

{
        "name": "My Arma Reforger Server",
        "maxPlayers": 32,
        "gameMaster": false,
        "password": "yourpassword",
        "adminPassword": "adminpass",
        "ports": {
            "gamePort": 2001,
            "queryPort": 17777
        }
    }

Save and exit (CTRL+X, then Y, then Enter).

Start Your Arma Reforger Game Server

Run the following command to start your Arma Reforger server:

cd ~/arma_reforger ./server

To keep the server running even when logged out, use screen:

screen -S arma ./server

Method 2: Hosting on a Windows Game Server

Another method you can do is host your VPS on a Windows operating system.

Step 1: Install SteamCMD

Download SteamCMD:

Go to SteamCMD official page

- Download and extract [](http://steamcmd.zip)*steamcmd.zip*** into C:\steamcmd

Open Command Prompt as Administrator and navigate to SteamCMD:

cd C:\steamcmd

Install Arma Reforger Server:

steamcmd +login anonymous +force_install_dir C:\arma_reforger +app_update 1874900 validate +quit

Step 2: Port Forwarding on Windows Server

To setup the port forwarding for an Arma Reforger game server on Windows:

Open Windows Defender Firewall

Go to Inbound Rules > New Rule

Select Port > UDP > Enter Ports:

2001, 2002, 17777

Allow the connection and apply the rule.

Repeat for Outbound Rules.

Step 3: Configure the Arma Reforger Server

To configure an Arma Reforger server on a Windows VPS:

Navigate to C:\arma_reforger and create/edit config.json

Modify the game port and query port with your settings:

{
        "name": "Windows Arma Reforger Server",
        "maxPlayers": 32,
        "gameMaster": false,
        "password": "yourpassword",
        "adminPassword": "adminpass",
        "ports": {
            "gamePort": 2001,
            "queryPort": 17777
        }
    }

Step 4: Start Your Arma Reforger Server

Open Command Prompt and run:

cd C:\arma_reforger server.exe

To run it in the background, use Task Scheduler or NSSM.

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Updated on: 21/07/2025

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