ARMA 3This guide provides a complete reference for all admin commands available on your Arma 3 server. Admin commands are entered in the in-game chat and begin with the # symbol.
Logging In as Admin
Before using admin commands, you must authenticate:
- Open the chat window by pressing / (slash key).
- Type
#loginfollowed by your admin password:#login yourpassword - Press Enter to authenticate.
- You'll see a confirmation message if successful.
The admin password is set in the Wabbanode Control Panel under Settings > Arma 3 Server Settings > Admin Password.
Player Management Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
#kick player |
Kick a player by name |
#exec kick "player" |
Kick a player (use quotes for names with spaces or numbers) |
#exec kick "5" |
Kick player by their slot number |
#exec ban "player" |
Ban a player from the server |
#exec ban "SteamID64" |
Ban a player by their Steam ID |
#exec unban SteamID64 |
Remove a player from the ban list |
#exec clearbans |
Clear all bans from the server |
Kick/Ban Examples
#kick JohnDoe
#exec kick "Player With Spaces"
#exec kick "3"
#exec ban "TroubleMaker"
#exec ban "76561198012345678"
When kicking or banning players with spaces in their name or using slot numbers, you must use the #exec command with quotes around the identifier.
Mission Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
#missions |
Display the mission selection screen |
#restart |
Restart the current mission |
#reassign |
Return all players to the role selection screen |
#mission filename |
Load a specific mission |
Voting Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
#vote admin |
Vote to become temporary admin |
#vote kick player |
Vote to kick a player |
#vote missions |
Vote to change mission |
Server Control Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
#lock |
Lock the server (prevent new players from joining) |
#unlock |
Unlock the server (allow players to join) |
#shutdown |
Shut down the server |
#init |
Reload server config (some settings) |
Logging Out
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
#logout |
Log out of admin mode |
Ban File Location
When you ban a player, their Steam ID is added to ban.txt in the server's Arma 3 directory. This file contains a list of all banned player UIDs.
You now have a complete reference for Arma 3 admin commands. Use these commands responsibly to maintain a fair and enjoyable server environment.
