How to Configure Mission Cycles on Your Arma 3 Server Print

Running an Arma 3 server through Imperium Hosting gives you full control over how missions rotate. By setting up a mission cycle, your server will automatically transition between different missions, no need for a live admin to switch them manually.

Step 1: Locate Your Local Mission Files

Before setting up mission rotation, you’ll need the mission .pbo files on your PC.

1. Press WIN + R on your keyboard

2. Type:

   %localappdata%
   

   and click OK

3. Navigate to:

   \Arma 3\MPMissionsCache\
   

4. Copy the .pbo file(s) of the missions you want to upload

Step 2: Upload Mission Files to Your Server

1. Log in to your Imperium Hosting Control Panel

2. Select your Arma 3 service and click Stop to halt the server

3. Go to the File Manager

4. Open the /mpmissions directory

5. Upload the .pbo mission file(s) you retrieved in Step 1

Step 3: Configure the Mission Cycle in server.cfg

1. In the File Manager, locate and open the server.cfg file

2. Scroll to the bottom and paste the following template:

   class Missions
   {
       class Mission1
       {
           template = MAP_NAME_1; // without .pbo
           difficulty = "veteran";
           class Params {};
       };
       class Mission2
       {
           template = MAP_NAME_2;
           difficulty = "veteran";
           class Params {};
       };
       class Mission3
       {
           template = MAP_NAME_3;
           difficulty = "veteran";
           class Params {};
       };
   };
   

3. Replace MAP_NAME_1, MAP_NAME_2, etc. with the exact names of the .pbo files you uploaded, excluding the .pbo extension

Example:

template = Altis_Liberation_V10;

4. Click Save

5. Return to the Service Overview and click Start

Success! Mission Rotation Enabled

Your Arma 3 server will now automatically rotate through the defined missions, ideal for keeping gameplay fresh and hands-off. You can add or remove mission entries at any time by editing the Missions class in server.cfg.

Need Help?
Reach out to Imperium Hosting Support if you have questions about mission templates, config errors, or advanced mod compatibility.