How do I install mods?

You can install mods via the Steam Workshop or upload them manually via SFTP. Don't forget to copy the mod keys into the `keys` folder!

Do you support Altis Life?

Yes, you can install Altis Life (or other frameworks). We provide a database (MySQL).

What is a Headless Client?

An HC is a separate instance that connects like a player and takes over AI calculations. This relieves the server enormously. We support this.

How do I upload missions?

Upload your `.pbo` mission file to the `mpmissions` folder via SFTP and enter it in the `server.cfg`.

How do I become admin?

Set a `passwordAdmin` in the `server.cfg`. In the game, enter `#login YOURPASSWORD` in the chat.

How much RAM do I need?

The 6 GB plan (Recruit) is enough for vanilla co-op and KotH. With typical MilSim mod sets (RHS, CUP, ACE) plan on 12–16 GB, and for ALiVE or Antistasi Plus with a full mod list 16–32 GB — Arma 3 loads all mods fully into RAM at startup.

How much does Arma 3 server hosting cost?

Pay-per-use from 0.0719 €/h for 6 GB RAM — a clan playing 32 hours a month pays around 2.30 €. As a 24/7 fixed plan from 17.09 €/month, with term discounts of 10 to 20% on 90 to 360-day plans.

Is there Creator DLC support?

Yes — and your server doesn't even have to buy the Creator DLCs: the server data for S.O.G. Prairie Fire, Global Mobilization & co. ships with the free dedicated server package. Only players need to own the respective DLC.

Simply restart the server. Our system installs the update automatically.

Where can I find the logs?

The RPT logs (important for troubleshooting) are located in the profile folder or can be viewed via the web interface.

Can I change the difficulty?

Yes, in the `server.cfg` or via the profile you can set the difficulty level (Custom, Veteran, etc.).

Yes, BattlEye RCON is supported. You can use tools like 'DaRT' or 'BERCon'.

How many players fit on a server?

Technically over 100, but performance depends heavily on the mission and scripts. 60-80 is often a good limit for stable FPS.

Is BattlEye activated?

Yes, BattlEye (Anti-Cheat) is activated by default. You can deactivate it in the config if necessary.

Can I set my own parameters?

Yes, you can adjust start parameters like `-mod=...`, `-noLogs`, `-enableHT` etc. in the web interface.

Where are the servers located?

We have servers in Germany and in USA (Salt Lake City).

You set up manual or automatic backups in the web interface — for a minimal storage fee. Missions, configs, and your database are covered.

Can I turn off signature verification?

Yes (`verifySignatures = 0;`), but we do not recommend it, as anyone with any mods can join (cheating risk).

Do you support Task Force Radio / ACRE?

Yes, these mods run without problems. But you need an additional TeamSpeak server.

What happens if my credit runs out?

The server stops. Your data remains. After topping up, it continues.

Can I change the server name?

Yes, in the `server.cfg` under `hostname`.

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What is an Arma 3 server?

An Arma 3 server is a dedicated server for Bohemia Interactive's military simulator: it keeps missions, mods, and databases online around the clock — for MilSim operations, Altis Life, or Exile, without any player having to host. The engine is single-thread limited, so single-core performance is what matters; our servers run on modern AMD Ryzen CPUs boosting over 5 GHz. At RespawnHost you rent one pay-per-use from 0.0719 €/h (billed per second, only while the server runs) or as a fixed plan from 17.09 €/month — ready in under 90 seconds.

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One Click Installer for Steam Workshop Content
Custom Control Panel
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*1 Sample of four major providers, surveyed in July 2026 based on their public pricing and feature pages. The providers are not named because plans can change at any time — what counts is the state as of the survey date.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arma 3 Servers

Arma 3 Server Hosting: MilSim, Altis Life & Exile Without Compromise

Arma 3 is more than a game — it's a platform. Over a decade after release, Antistasi, King of the Hill, Liberation, Altis Life, and thousands of Workshop mods keep it alive. Your own server makes you independent of other people's admins: your mod list, your missions, your rules. For a realistic cost breakdown, see our Arma 3 cost guide.

Why choose RespawnHost for Arma 3 server hosting?

Arma 3 is extremely CPU-heavy: AI, ballistics, and scripts run mostly on a single core. More cores barely help — single-core performance is what counts. Our servers run on modern AMD Ryzen CPUs boosting over 5 GHz, so server FPS stay stable even with 100+ AI units on the map.

The second bottleneck is RAM: Arma 3 loads all mods fully into memory at startup. RHS (USAF + AFRF + GREF + SAF) alone takes around 4 GB, CUP Terrains and Vehicles another 2–3 GB, ACE 1–2 GB — a typical MilSim mod set sits at 7–9 GB before the first player even joins. That's why our plans range from 6 to 32 GB, and with headless client support you can offload AI calculations on top.

Features for Operation Leaders

Mod Support: Easy installation of mods and DLCs
Headless Client: Offload AI calculations (optional)
Database: MySQL/MariaDB for Life/Exile servers included
Config Editor: Adjust `server.cfg` and `basic.cfg` easily
DDoS Protection: Security for your community
SFTP Access: Full control over mission files (.pbo)

With our Pay-Per-Use model, you only pay when the operation is running. Perfect for clans that have fixed training times.

Pay-per-use: only pay for the operation

A typical MilSim clan plays two operations a week at 4 hours each — around 32 hours a month. A classic host still bills you for all 720 hours. At RespawnHost, the 6 GB server (Recruit) costs 0.0719 €/h: 32 hours of operations ≈ 2.30 € a month. Even the 12 GB server for full mod lists (0.1322 €/h) stays around 4.23 €.

If your server runs 24/7 anyway — say a public KotH or Life server — a fixed plan is the cheaper option: from 17.09 €/month for 6 GB, with term discounts of 10 to 20% on 90 to 360-day plans.

Full transparency: per-second billing, live cost display in the panel, no hidden fees. A stopped server costs nothing — you can keep building missions offline in the editor meanwhile.

Altis Life, Exile, Antistasi, or KotH — which Arma 3 server suits you?

Few games cover as many server types as Arma 3 — and their hardware demands differ wildly.

Life servers (Altis Life & co.): Life frameworks need a MySQL database for player persistence — included with us. Because of the heavy scripting, plan on 16 GB RAM (Life Server plan) for stable public operation.

Survival (Exile, Epoch): Persistence runs through a database here too. Exile with add-on mods lands at 12–20 GB depending on the mod list. MilSim co-op (Antistasi, Liberation, ALiVE): the most AI- and RAM-hungry class — full mod lists need 16–32 GB, and from roughly 100 AI units a headless client makes the difference between 10 and 50 server FPS.

Public PvP (King of the Hill, Wasteland): close to vanilla and undemanding — the 6 GB plan is often enough. In return, single-core performance matters all the more with 32+ players.

Arma 3 Dedicated Server: Ports, server.cfg & Launch Parameters

Arma 3 uses five UDP ports starting from game port 2302: 2303 (Steam query), 2304 (Steam master), 2305 (VON), and 2306 (BattlEye). The -port launch parameter shifts all five automatically. The server is configured through two files: server.cfg (rules and access) and basic.cfg (network tuning).

All of this is handled in RespawnHost's web interface config editor — including custom launch parameters like -serverMod or -profiles. On top, SFTP gives you full access to missions, mods, and profiles.

Game port: UDP 2302 — plus Steam query 2303, Steam master 2304, VON 2305, BattlEye 2306
server.cfg: hostname, passwordAdmin, maxPlayers, persistent = 1, verifySignatures = 2, BattlEye = 1
Missions: upload the .pbo file to mpmissions via SFTP and add it to the Missions class in server.cfg
Mods: -mod=... as launch parameter, bikeys into the keys folder — otherwise signature verification blocks players
Headless client: second instance with -client -connect, whitelisted via headlessClients[] in server.cfg
Troubleshooting: RPT logs in the profile folder, viewable directly in the web interface

Arma 3 in 2026: Update 2.20, Arma 3 Pass, and the Road to Arma 4

Thirteen years after release, Arma 3 is still maintained: Update 2.20 brought performance optimizations, illumination flares, and Steam Game Recording support. Since late April 2026 there's also the Arma 3 Pass (€8.99/month) — a subscription covering the base game, all official DLCs, and every Creator DLC, making it much easier for newcomers to join your community.

Handy for server admins: your server doesn't have to buy the Creator DLCs (S.O.G. Prairie Fire, Global Mobilization, Western Sahara & co.) — the server data ships with the free dedicated server package; only players need to own the respective DLC. And even with Arma 4 announced for 2027: Arma 3's massive mod library will remain the benchmark for years — there's rarely been a better time to run your own server.

Last updated: July 2026