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Enhancing your Arma Reforger server with mods can provide a unique and engaging experience for your players. Follow this step-by-step guide to install and configure mods on your server.

Step 1: Subscribe and Download Mods (Your Steam Client)

1. Launch Arma Reforger on your PC.

2. Navigate to the Workshop tab.

3. Subscribe to the mods you wish to add to your server.

4. Allow the game to download the subscribed mods.

Step 2: Locate Mod Information

1. After downloading, exit the game.

2. Navigate to the mod directory:

   • C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Documents\My Games\ArmaReforger\addons\

3. Each mod will be in its own folder, typically named after its Mod ID.

4. Open each mod's folder and locate the ServerData.json file.

5. Open ServerData.json with a text editor and note the following details:

   • "id": This is the Mod ID.

   • "name": This is the Mod Name.

   • "version": This is the Mod Version.

Repeat this process for each mod you intend to add.

Step 3: Access Your Server Configuration

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

2. Select your Arma Reforger server from the list.

3. Stop the server to ensure safe editing.

4. Navigate to the File Manager or use an FTP client to access your server files.

5. Locate and open the server_config.json file, typically found in the root directory.

Step 4: Add Mods to the Configuration File

1. In the server_config.json file, find the "mods" section. It may look like this:

    

   "mods": []

2. Replace or populate the "mods" array with your mod details using the following format:

    

   "mods": [ { "modId": "MOD_ID_1", "name": "Mod Name 1", "version": "1.0.0" }, { "modId": "MOD_ID_2", "name": "Mod Name 2", "version": "2.3.1" } ]

   • Replace MOD_ID_1, Mod Name 1, and 1.0.0 with the actual Mod ID, Name, and Version you obtained earlier.

   • Ensure that each mod entry is separated by a comma, except for the last one.

Step 5: Save and Restart the Server

1. Save the changes to the server_config.json file.

2. Return to your ChicagoServers control panel.

3. Start the server to apply the new configurations.

Upon startup, the server will automatically download and enable the specified mods.

Additional Tips

• Mod Updates: If a mod is updated, you'll need to update the "version" field in the server_config.json file to match the new version. Additionally, you may need to delete the existing mod folder in the addons directory to force a re-download.

• Scenario Mods: Some mods include custom scenarios. To use them:

  1. In the mod's ServerData.json, locate the "scenarioId" field.

  2. In your server_config.json, find the "scenarioId" field and replace its value with the one from the mod.

  3. Example:

     "scenarioId": "{6EA2E454519E5869}Missions/CustomScenario.conf"

• JSON Validation: After editing, it's good practice to validate your JSON to prevent syntax errors. You can use online tools like JSONLint for this purpose.

By following these steps, you can successfully add and manage mods on your Arma Reforger server hosted with ChicagoServers. Enjoy customizing your gameplay experience!