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Arma 3 Server Hosting

Host the server your unit or community plays on. Upload missions and Workshop mod packs over sFTP, run Altis Life or Exile with free MySQL databases, and keep operations smooth on AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs with DDR5 RAM.

  • Missions and Workshop mods
  • Altis Life, Exile and KOTH
  • 2 free MySQL databases
  • Runs on every plan
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Plans from $1.90 USD / month

Arma 3 key art: a soldier with night-vision goggles in front of a tank

Arma 3Requires 2 GB RAM · runs on all 9 plans

What Arma 3 communities runPopular ways to play Arma 3 on a dedicated server. Each one is a mission, a mod or both.

  • Milsim opsACE3 and radio mods
  • Altis LifeRoleplay economy
  • ExileSurvival and bases
  • AntistasiCo-op campaign
  • KOTHKing of the Hill PvP

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Every plan includes

    Your Arma 3 server, managed from one panel

    These screenshots show our real panel. Upload missions, manage mods and back up your server with the tools in every plan.

    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel with server folders, a search box and upload buttons

    Try the live panel demoWant a feel for it first? Click around the live demo on our home page.

    Everything included with your Arma 3 server

    All tools, all plans. Moving up the slider only adds RAM.

    Built for Arma 3

    • Missions and modsUpload .pbo missions, @mods and keys over sFTP.
    • 2 free MySQL databasesFor Altis Life, Exile and other frameworks.
    • Unlimited slotsWe add no cap. maxPlayers is your call.
    • Room for mod packsUnmetered NVMe storage for large terrains and packs.

    Manage it easily

    • File manager and sFTPEdit server.cfg and basic.cfg in the browser.
    • Backup SystemSnapshot the server before each change.
    • US and EuropeDallas, TX and Amsterdam, NL.
    • Game ChangerSwitch to any other game your plan runs.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz for AI-heavy missions.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeDedicated DDR5 memory and Samsung NVMe storage.
    • DDoS protectionPublic servers stay reachable under attack.
    • Ready in 60 secondsYour server is ready within 60 seconds after payment.

    Arma 3 server hosting for units and communities

    Arma 3 servers are rarely just a game. They are the home of a milsim unit with weekly operations, a life server with its own economy, or a public KOTH that fills up every evening. Each of those needs the right missions, the right mods and a server that is up when the briefing starts.

    Arma 3 needs 2 GB of RAM on our plans, so it runs on all nine sizes, starting at $1.90 USD a month. Every plan comes with AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors, dedicated DDR5 RAM, full sFTP access for missions and mods, and DDoS protection.

    Pick your RAM
    Arma 3 screenshot: soldiers advancing through tall grass as a helicopter lands

    Missions and server.cfg

    Arma 3 decides what happens through missions, packed as .pbo files, and a server.cfg that says which ones to run.

    Upload your missions

    Drop .pbo files into the mpmissions folder over sFTP and list them in the Missions class of server.cfg, or let your admins pick from the mission list in game.

    Private ops or public servers

    Set a password for unit-only operations, or leave it open for public play. Signature checks and BattlEye help keep cheaters out.

    Persistent missions

    With persistent on, a mission keeps running when everyone disconnects, so a long campaign carries on where you left it.

    // server.cfg
hostname = "3rd Recon Unit | Operations";
password = "unit-only";
maxPlayers = 40;
persistent = 1;
verifySignatures = 2;

class Missions {
  class Op1 {
    template = "Operation_Viper.Altis";
    difficulty = "Custom";
  };
};
    A unit server.cfg: name, password, slots, persistence, signature checks and the mission that loads on Altis.

    Mods, Altis Life, Exile and Antistasi

    Most Arma 3 communities run mods. The most common ones fall into a few groups.

    Milsim mod packs

    Units build their packs from Workshop mods such as ACE3, ACRE2 or TFAR and CBA_A3, plus maps from CUP or RHS. Upload the @mod folders and their keys over sFTP and load them with the mod parameter.

    Altis Life and Exile

    Life and survival frameworks use server-side mods and keep players, vehicles and money in MySQL. Every plan includes two free databases for exactly that.

    Antistasi, KOTH and co-op

    Campaign and PvP missions like Antistasi or King of the Hill install as missions, sometimes with their own mod requirements. Check what each one needs before you start it.

    Arma 3 screenshot: armored vehicles driving along a dirt road
    Databases page with two databases in the TheGameHosting panel
    Backups list in the TheGameHosting panel

    How much RAM does an Arma 3 server need?

    Arma 3 needs at least 2 GB of RAM on our plans, so every plan runs it. What your server really uses depends on your missions and mods:

    • A vanilla co-op or small PvP mission is comfortable on the smaller plans.
    • A milsim pack with ACE3, a radio mod and a large terrain needs much more memory.
    • Altis Life, Exile and big public servers with many AI units are the heaviest setups.

    We do not cap slots. maxPlayers in server.cfg and your plan size set the limit.

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    Game Changer in the TheGameHosting panel listing how much RAM each game requires

    Arma 3 requires 2 GB RAMEvery plan runs it

    • 2 GB
    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
    • 8 GB
    • 10 GB
    • 12 GB
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB

    Hardware we own, in Dallas and Amsterdam

    Your Arma 3 server runs on hardware we own and manage. Arma's server simulates AI, ballistics and every object in the mission, and much of that work lands on one core, so single-core speed decides how smooth an operation feels. Every plan uses AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz, with DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage.

    Your server can live in Dallas, TX (United States) or Amsterdam (Netherlands). We run both on a 10 Gbps network with advanced cooling, UPS backup power and DDoS protection.

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3D up to 5.7Ghz
    • DDR5 RAM
    • Samsung NVMe Storage
    • 10 Gbps Network
    • UPS Backup Power
    • Dallas, TX & Amsterdam, NL

    Real people on support

    Our team is available 24/7/365. Ask about a mod key error, a mission that will not load or moving your unit's server from another host.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    Arma 3 hosting questions

    Can't find your answer? Ask our support team.

    How do I upload missions to my Arma 3 server?

    Upload the .pbo mission files to the mpmissions folder over sFTP or the file manager. Then list them in the Missions class of server.cfg, or choose them from the mission list in game as an admin.

    How do I add Workshop mods?

    Upload the @mod folders and copy their .bikey files into the keys folder, then add the mods to the server's mod parameter and restart. Players load the same mods from the Arma 3 launcher.

    Can I run Altis Life or Exile?

    Yes. Both run as a mission plus server-side mods and store their data in MySQL. Every plan includes two free databases you can create in the panel.

    How much RAM does an Arma 3 server need?

    Arma 3 needs at least 2 GB of RAM on our plans, so it runs on every plan. Large mod packs, big terrains and missions with many AI units need a bigger plan.

    Can I password-protect my server for unit operations?

    Yes. Set a password in server.cfg and only players who know it can join. Remove it when you want the server open to the public.

    Do you limit player slots?

    No. We add no slot limit. Set maxPlayers in server.cfg; your mission, your mods and the RAM you choose decide how many players run smoothly.

    Can I move my Arma 3 server to TheGameHosting?

    Yes. Upload your missions, mods, keys and config files over sFTP and import your database if you run Altis Life or Exile. Ask our support team if you want a hand with it.

    Where are your Arma 3 servers hosted?

    On our own hardware in Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands): AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs, DDR5 RAM, Samsung NVMe storage and a 10 Gbps network.

    Do you have a discount code?

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with Bohemia Interactive?

    No. This site is not affiliated with Arma 3 or Bohemia Interactive.

    Start your Arma 3 server today

    Ready within 60 seconds after payment. Arma 3 runs on every plan, from a small co-op server to a full life community.

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

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