ARMA 3BattlEye is a proactive anti-cheat system that protects your server from cheaters and hackers. Enabling BattlEye is highly recommended for public servers.
Enabling BattlEye
- Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your server.
- Click the Settings tab and select Arma 3 Server.cfg.
- Locate or add the BattlEye setting and make the desired changes.
- Edit the configuration and click Save.
- Start your server.
BattlEye Configuration
Add this line to your server.cfg:
BattlEye = 1;
Settings Explained
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
0 | BattlEye disabled |
1 | BattlEye enabled (recommended) |
Why Use BattlEye?
- Cheat Prevention: Detects and blocks common cheats and hacks
- Fair Play: Ensures all players compete on equal footing
- Server Integrity: Protects your server from malicious players
- Required for Official: Many communities require BattlEye-enabled servers
Important Notes
- Players must have BattlEye installed and running to join BattlEye-protected servers
- BattlEye runs automatically when players launch Arma 3 through Steam
- Some older mods may trigger false positives - check mod compatibility
Disabling BattlEye leaves your server vulnerable to cheaters. Only disable for private testing servers or specific mod compatibility reasons.
BattlEye anti-cheat is now configured on your server. Your server is now protected against common cheating methods.
