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# How to Join an Arma Reforger Server

> Find and join your Arma Reforger server from PC, Xbox, or PlayStation using the in-game server browser - with crossplay notes and mod auto-download tips.

Arma Reforger uses a single in-game **Multiplayer server browser** on every platform — PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 all join the same way. This guide shows you how to find your Wasabi Hosting server, save it as a favorite, and what to expect the first time you join a modded server.

## Before You Start: Know Your Server Details

If it's your own server, grab the details players will search for:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Game Panel">
    Log in to the [Wasabi Hosting Game Panel](https://panel.wasabihosting.com) and select your Arma Reforger server. The **IP address and game port** are shown on the server overview.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Note your server name">
    The name players search for is the `name` value in the `game` block of your server config — see [Server Configuration](/games/arma-reforger/server-configuration). Make it distinctive.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the server is online">
    Check the Console shows the server fully started (scenario loaded, no errors). A server that's still downloading mods won't appear in the browser yet.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Joining via the Server Browser

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Multiplayer browser">
    From the Arma Reforger main menu, select **Multiplayer**. The server list loads automatically — it can take a few seconds to populate fully.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search for your server">
    Use the **search field** at the top of the browser and type your server's name exactly as set in your config (the `name` value in the `game` block — see [Server Configuration](/games/arma-reforger/server-configuration)). Unique names are much easier to find, so avoid generic names like "Conflict Server".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply filters if needed">
    The browser includes filters for **crossplay**, **modded/unmodded**, **official vs. community**, player count, and version. If your server doesn't appear, clear all filters first — an active "unmodded only" filter will hide a modded server, for example.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Join and favorite">
    Select the server and press **Join**. Once you've found it, mark it as a **favorite** (star icon) so it appears under your favorites filter next time without searching.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  The search field also accepts direct address input on PC — try entering your server's `IP:port` (for example `203.0.113.10:2001`) to filter straight to your server. Your server's address and port are shown in the [Game Panel](https://panel.wasabihosting.com).
</Tip>

## Mods Download Automatically

If the server runs Workshop mods, Reforger downloads them **automatically when you join** — you don't install anything manually. Keep these points in mind:

* The first join on a heavily modded server can take **several minutes to much longer**, depending on total mod size and your connection.
* Downloads resume if interrupted, and already-downloaded mods are reused across servers.
* This works on **consoles too** — Xbox and PlayStation players download the same Workshop mods.

<Info>
  Server owners: the fewer and smaller the mods, the faster new players get in. See [Installing Mods](/games/arma-reforger/install-mods) for how mods are added server-side.
</Info>

## Crossplay Notes

* Console players can only see servers that have **their platform enabled** in the server's `supportedPlatforms` setting. If your Xbox or PlayStation friends can't find the server, that's the first thing to check.
* PC players can join any server they're allowed on, including console-enabled ones.
* All platforms must be on the **same game version** — after a game update, wait until both your client and the server have updated.

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="The server doesn't appear in the browser">
    Check, in order: the server is actually **online** (green status in the [Game Panel](https://panel.wasabihosting.com)); all browser **filters are cleared**; `visible` is set to `true` in the server config; and your platform is listed in `supportedPlatforms`. If it just started, give it a minute — new servers can take a moment to register with the browser backend.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Version mismatch after a game update">
    Arma Reforger updates require the **server and client to run the same version**. On patch day, update your game client, then restart the server from the panel so it pulls the new server build. Modded servers may additionally need mod updates — outdated mods can block joining until their authors update them.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Server is full">
    Reforger shows current/max players in the browser. If the server is at its `maxPlayers` cap, you'll need to wait for a slot and retry — keep the server favorited and refresh. Server owners can raise `maxPlayers` (up to 128) in the config, though higher counts need more server resources.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Mod download is stuck or fails">
    Cancel and rejoin — downloads resume where they left off. If a specific mod repeatedly fails, it may have just been updated or removed from the Workshop; ask the server admin to check the mod list. You can also pre-download mods from the in-game **Workshop** menu before joining.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related Guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Server Configuration" icon="gears" href="/games/arma-reforger/server-configuration">
    Set your server name, crossplay platforms, and player cap.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Install Mods" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/games/arma-reforger/install-mods">
    Add Workshop mods that clients auto-download on join.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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