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Gaining administrative access on your Arma Reforger server allows you to manage gameplay, enforce rules, and utilize various server commands. Follow this guide to set yourself up as an admin using the ChicagoServers control panel.PingPlayers

Step 1: 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 server_config.json file, typically located in the root directory of your server files.

Step 2: Set the Admin Password

1. Open the server_config.json file with a text editor.

2. Locate the "game" section within the JSON structure.

3. Add or modify the "passwordAdmin" field to set your desired admin password. For example:

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   "passwordAdmin": "YourSecureAdminPassword"

   • Ensure the password is at least 3 characters long and does not contain spaces.

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

Step 3: Restart Your Server

1. Return to your ChicagoServers control panel.

2. Start the server to apply the new configuration settings.

Step 4: Log In as Admin In-Game

1. Launch Arma Reforger on your PC.

2. Join your server through the in-game server browser or by direct IP connection.

3. Open the in-game chat by pressing the appropriate key (usually / or Enter).

4. Type the following command and press Enter:

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   #login YourSecureAdminPassword

   • Replace YourSecureAdminPassword with the admin password you set earlier.

5. Confirmation: If successful, you should receive a confirmation message indicating that you have admin privileges.

Optional: Assign Permanent Admin Access via Steam64 ID

To grant permanent admin rights to specific users:

1. Obtain the Steam64 ID of the user you wish to grant admin access.

2. In the server_config.json file, locate the "admins" array within the "game" section.

3. Add the Steam64 ID(s) as follows:

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   "admins": [ "76561198012345678", "76561198087654321" ]

   • Ensure each ID is enclosed in quotes and separated by commas.

4. Save the changes and restart the server.

Users listed in the "admins" array will automatically have admin privileges upon joining the server.

Useful Admin Commands

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

• #restart – Restarts the mission.

• #shutdown – Shuts down the server.

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

• #ban <player> – Bans a player from the server.

• #players – Displays a list of connected players.

• #logout – Revokes your admin status.

Note: Replace <player> with the player's name or ID.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Incorrect Password: Ensure that the passwordAdmin in your server_config.json matches the password you enter in-game.

• No Confirmation Message: Double-check that you've entered the admin password correctly and that the server has been restarted after changes.

• Permanent Admin Access Not Working: Verify that the Steam64 IDs are correctly entered in the "admins" array and that there are no formatting errors.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your Arma Reforger server hosted with ChicagoServers.