How to Join Your Arma 3 Server

Freshly started servers often show up in the public server browser only after a delay. The fastest and most reliable way onto your server is therefore a direct connection using IP address and port – either in the Arma 3 launcher or inside the game.

Find connection details

If a password is set for your server, you need that password as well.

Connect via the Arma 3 launcher

1. Start the launcher
   Start Arma 3 via Steam. The Arma 3 launcher opens.

2. Open the server list
   Click on Servers on the left.

3. Open Direct Connect
   Click on Direct Connect at the bottom.

4. Enter the server address
   Enter the IP address of your server and the Game Port from the dashboard:

   123.45.67.89
   

5. Enter the password
   If your server is password protected, enter the server password in the corresponding field.

6. Connect
   Confirm your input. The launcher starts the game and connects you directly to your server.

Via the server browser in the game

1. Start Arma 3
   Start the game and wait until the main menu has loaded.

2. Open Multiplayer
   Select Multiplayer in the main menu and then Server Browser.

3. Choose Direct Connect
   Click on Direct Connect.

4. Enter the server address
   Enter the IP address, the Game Port and – if set – the server password.

5. Join the server
   After confirming, your server appears in the LAN tab. Select it there and click Join.

Mods have to match

Mods your server loads through -serverMod= run server-side only. As a player you do not need to install those.

Which ports does Arma 3 use?