How to Install Mods on an Arma Reforger Server ​

Mods in Arma Reforger are distributed via the integrated Workshop. To use mods on your server, you need to add their mod data to the config.json file.

Step 1: Find Mod Data ​

There are two ways to find the required mod data (modId, name, version):

Option A: Via the Arma Reforger Workshop ​

1. Open the Arma Reforger Workshop in your browser.

2. Search for the desired mod and open its page.

3. Note down the values for Name, ID and Version.

Option B: Via the local ServerData.json ​

1. Download the desired mod via the in-game Workshop.

2. Open the following folder:

   %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\ArmaReforger\addons

   %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\ArmaReforger\addons

   Tip

   You can paste this path directly into the Windows Explorer address bar or into the Run dialog (Windows Key + R).

3. Open the folder of the desired mod and open the file ServerData.json.

4. Copy the values for id, name and version from the file.

Step 2: Edit config.json ​

1. Connect to your server via SFTP and open the file config.json.

2. Find the "mods" entry and add your mods in the following format:

   json

   "mods": [
     {
       "modId": "YOUR-MOD-ID",
       "name": "Mod-Name",
       "version": "1.0.0"
     }
   ],

   "mods": [
     {
       "modId": "YOUR-MOD-ID",
       "name": "Mod-Name",
       "version": "1.0.0"
     }
   ],

   Example with multiple mods:

   json

   "mods": [
     {
       "modId": "59674C21AA886D57",
       "name": "BetterMuzzleFlashes 2.0",
       "version": "2.0.8"
     },
     {
       "modId": "591AF5BDA9F7CE8B",
       "name": "Capture & Hold",
       "version": "1.0.8"
     }
   ],

   "mods": [
     {
       "modId": "59674C21AA886D57",
       "name": "BetterMuzzleFlashes 2.0",
       "version": "2.0.8"
     },
     {
       "modId": "591AF5BDA9F7CE8B",
       "name": "Capture & Hold",
       "version": "1.0.8"
     }
   ],

3. Save the changes and restart the server.

Export Mod Preset from the Game ​

Alternatively, you can export your mod list directly from the game:

1. Open Arma Reforger and go to the main menu.

2. Click the Mod Preset icon.

3. Switch to the JSON tab and click Copy to clipboard.

4. Paste the copied content into the "mods" section of your config.json.