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Gaining admin access gives you control over essential commands like kicking players, restarting missions, and managing gameplay. Here’s how to make yourself an admin on your Arma Reforger server hosted with ChicagoServers.

Step 1: Access Your Server Config

1. Log in to your control panel:
   https://cp.chicagoservers.co

2. Select your Arma Reforger server from the list.

3. Stop the server before making any changes.

4. Open the server_config.json file, typically located in the main configuration directory.

Step 2: Set an Admin Password

Inside server_config.json, locate or add the following line inside the "game" section:

Replace "YourSecureAdminPassword" with a strong, memorable password. Save the file when you're done.

Step 3: Restart Your Server

Return to your control panel and start the server again to apply your changes.

Step 4: Log In as Admin In-Game

1. Launch Arma Reforger through Steam and connect to your server.

2. Open the in-game chat (usually with / or Enter).

3. Type the following command and press Enter:

If entered correctly, you will receive confirmation that you are now an admin.

Optional: Add Permanent Admins by Steam64 ID

To automatically grant admin status to specific users:

1. Get the Steam64 ID of the user you want to add. You can convert a Steam profile URL to a Steam64 ID using a tool like steamid.io.

2. In the same server_config.json file, locate the "game" section and add the following:

You can list multiple Steam64 IDs separated by commas. Save the file and restart your server.

Common Admin Commands

Once logged in as an admin, you can use these commands in the in-game chat:

• #kick <player> – Kicks a player from the server

• #ban <player> – Bans a player

• #restart – Restarts the current mission

• #shutdown – Shuts down the server

• #players – Lists connected players

• #logout – Logs out of admin status

Troubleshooting Tips

• Double-check your server_config.json for formatting or syntax errors.

• Restart the server after making any changes to the config file.

• Confirm that the password or Steam64 ID is correct and up to date.

Need more help? You can manage your server and reach support anytime at https://cp.chicagoservers.co.