To meet the high single-core performance needs of Arma 3 servers we use AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X, 7950X3D and 5900X processors. With clock speeds of up to 5.7 GHz we deliver zero bottlenecks and maximum FPS.
SERVICE POLICY
Important Service and Infrastructure Information
Our Arma 3 server hosting service is a high-performance VDS infrastructure offering a hardware architecture optimised specifically for Arma 3 and Phoenix Guard Game DDoS protection. We do not install mods or scenarios for you; your server is delivered with full root / Administrator (RDP/SSH) access. You are free to install your own Altis Life, ACE, TFAR or custom military mod pack as you wish.
Full Root & SSH / RDP
Phoenix Guard Game DDoS Protection
100% Isolated Hardware Power
⚡ POWERFUL & CUSTOMISABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Arma 3 Server Hosting Features
We provide the raw processing power your Arma 3 community or simulation unit needs. Freely configurable with full root access, with 100% isolated CPU power and Phoenix Guard Game DDoS protection, give your players a lag-free Arma 3 experience.
A REALISTIC TACTICAL SIMULATION WORLD
What Is Arma 3 Server Hosting?
Arma 3 is one of the world's most comprehensive open-world military simulation platforms, featuring a vast range of land, air and sea vehicles. By running your own Arma 3 server you can host Altis Life role-play, Exile survival or clan operations.
The Arma 3 server hosting service we offer at Phoenix Sunucum is powered by high-frequency AMD Ryzen™ 9 processors, which respond best to the single-core sensitivity of the Arma 3 engine.
High-Clock-Speed AMD Ryzen Raw single-core processing power optimised for Arma 3.
Full Root & Administrator Access Manage your files and mods freely over remote desktop / SSH.
1 - 5 ms Ultra-Low Ping The Istanbul fibre backbone keeps your players free of stutter and desync.
Stable 50+ Server FPS
Zero-Desync Operations
Phoenix Guard Active
99.9% Uptime Guarantee
UNINTERRUPTED PERFORMANCE & SECURITY
Arma 3 VDS Hosting Advantages
The biggest problems on Arma 3 servers are heavy AI scripts, large numbers of vehicles and the desync that builds up across the map. The single-core power of our Ryzen processors handles these calculations without delay.
It works in full compatibility with the TFAR and ACRE radio addons, for voice communication with zero packet loss.
Phoenix Guard Game DDoS Protection Hardware L3/L4/L7 filtering tailored to Arma 3 protocols.
Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD Storage Lag-free map loading with 7000 MB/s read-write speeds.
24/7 Uninterrupted Expert Support We are with you on any technical matter concerning your server.
🔥 OUR MOST POWERFUL GAME SERVERS
Arma 3 Server Hosting Plans
Raw processor performance and zero lag for your Arma 3 clan! Configure your mods and mission files as you wish with full root (Administrator / RDP / SSH) access; deliver an uninterrupted Arma 3 VDS experience with 100% isolated hardware and Phoenix Guard Game DDoS protection.
Arma 3 Ryzen Eko VDS-1
Entry-Level RP-
Processor (CPU) 2 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 4 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 40 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
Arma 3 Ryzen Eko VDS-2
Mid-Size RP-
Processor (CPU) 4 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 6 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 50 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
Arma 3 Ryzen Eko VDS-3
Popular Community-
Processor (CPU) 6 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 8 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 60 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
Arma 3 Ryzen Eko VDS-4
Advanced RP Server-
Processor (CPU) 8 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 10 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 70 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
Arma 3 Ryzen Eko VDS-5
Large Community-
Processor (CPU) 10 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 12 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 80 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
Arma 3 Ryzen Eko VDS-6
High-Slot RP-
Processor (CPU) 10 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 16 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 90 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
Arma 3 Ryzen Eko VDS-7
Maximum Capacity-
Processor (CPU) 12 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 24 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 100 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
Arma 3 Ryzen Eko VDS-8
Ultra Project & Hub-
Processor (CPU) 12 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 32 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 120 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
💎 WHY CHOOSE US?
Why the Phoenix Sunucum Arma 3 Infrastructure?
Don't wrestle with hardware bottlenecks, DDoS attacks and desync problems while growing your Arma 3 community. Meet our AMD Ryzen hardware with top single-core performance and our dedicated protection shield.
We filter every kind of L3, L4 and L7 Game DDoS attack aimed at your Arma 3 server without disturbing game packets. Your players are not disconnected and do not lag, even during an attack. Profile details are on our game DDoS protection page.
Connect from anywhere in Turkey with the lowest latency through direct fibre interconnects with Türk Telekom, Turkcell Superonline and Vodafone in our Istanbul data center. Make desync and lag a thing of the past.
With our enterprise PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage reaching read and write speeds of 7000 MB/s, maps, vehicle models and database queries load instantly. Your players are not left waiting on the map loading screen.
Your server is delivered with isolated resources that are entirely yours. You can connect with full privileges over remote desktop (RDP) or SSH and freely install the operating system, firewall rules and mod packs you want.
For your server management and infrastructure needs, our experienced game server specialists are one click away. Grow your server with confidence, getting answers within minutes through Discord and our support ticket system.
24/7 Support
Our Pre-Sales and Technical Support Team
Get in touch with us to choose the plan that fits your needs. You can reach us quickly with pre-order questions and technical matters.
TECHNICAL GUIDE
Arma 3 Dedicated Server Setup and Configuration Guide
An Arma 3 server runs on Windows or Linux with the Arma 3 Server package on Steam (App ID 233780). Because most scenarios such as Altis Life, MilSim and KOTH require mods and a database, it is important to work out your needs before installing.
Ports Used
| Port | Protocol | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 2302 | UDP | Game connection (default) |
| 2303 | UDP | Steam query port |
| 2304–2306 | UDP | Steam, VON and BattlEye |
Suggested Resources to Start
| Usage | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Co-op / small community | 4 vCPU | 8 GB |
| Altis Life, 60–80 players | 4–6 vCPU | 12–16 GB |
| Heavily modded MilSim + headless client | 8 vCPU | 16+ GB |
Setup Steps
- Download the server files with SteamCMD using the
app_update 233780command. - Define the server name, password, admin password and mission cycle in the
server.cfgfile; set the network options in thebasic.cfgfile. - Load mods in the form
-mod=@CBA_A3;@ace, load server-only mods with-serverMod=, and put the mod keys in thekeysfolder. - Open the ports and start the server.
Configuration and Mod Notes
- Missions with persistent progress, such as Altis Life, usually require extDB3 and a MySQL/MariaDB database.
- In missions with a large number of AI units, using a headless client noticeably increases server FPS.
- An Arma 3 server is very sensitive to single-core speed; a high-frequency processor gives more stable server FPS.
We do not install the game; this guide is written so you can do the installation yourself on your server with full root access. The resource suggestions are starting values and vary with your mod and player counts. For the infrastructure that protects your server against attacks, see our game DDoS protection page.
QUESTIONS
Questions Our Customers Ask
Configure your own Arma 3 Altis Life or military simulation server as you wish with full root (RDP/SSH) privileges. Our NVMe VDS infrastructure with gigabit ports for huge map and mod downloads has the power to avoid FPS drops even with 50+ players.
In our Arma 3 VDS server hosting service, the automation system activates your server within seconds of your order. Activation is very quick thanks to the automatic provisioning system. Once activation completes, your server details appear in your client area and you can start using it right away.
At Phoenix Sunucum we offer economical, competitive pricing for Arma 3 server hosting. Our Arma 3 VDS prices are transparent and affordable, and include AMD Ryzen processors, NVMe SSD storage and DDoS protection. Our plans offer options for different budgets and performance needs. You can see pricing in the plans section of this page.
Our Arma 3 server hosting uses AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, 7950X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X processors. The servers use Samsung 980 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD storage with read/write speeds of up to 7000MB/s. Features include DDR5 memory, full root access and administrator rights, direct management over SSH (Linux) and RDP (Windows), a full control panel and flexible resource management. The hardware is optimised for Arma 3 server performance, for high FPS and low ping.
In our Arma 3 VDS server hosting service the operating system is installed automatically by the automation system, in a few clicks from your client area. Changing the operating system, reinstalling and resetting the password can also be done automatically from the client area. Windows Server and Linux options are available. As a hosting company, Phoenix Sunucum provides the VDS server; we do not offer a game installation service.
Yes, free Game DDoS protection is included in all our Arma 3 server hosting plans. Our Arma 3 VDS servers are protected with high-capacity eBPF technology, which filters Layer 3 and 4 attacks in real time. With our infrastructure hosted in the Istanbul data center we offer a 99.9% uptime guarantee. For more detail, you can visit our DDoS protection page.
Our Arma 3 server hosting is delivered from the Istanbul Data Center. Because the location is in Turkey, players in Turkey get low ping (around 1ms) and high performance; ping within Turkey ranges from 1 to 5ms. We also provide a KVKK-compliant service and guarantee that your data stays within Turkey's borders.
Yes, our Arma 3 server hosting comes with full root access and administrator rights, giving you complete control of your VDS. You can manage it directly over SSH (Linux) or RDP (Windows), install software, change configuration and carry out all system administration yourself. You can also manage and customise your server from the control panel.
At Phoenix Sunucum we offer a 99.9% uptime guarantee for Arma 3 server hosting. Our Arma 3 VDS servers are backed by infrastructure optimised for continuous operation and by redundant systems, quality hardware, a reliable network and 24/7 technical support.
Yes, we provide 24/7 technical support for Arma 3 server hosting through live chat, e-mail and phone. Our team helps with server configuration, performance optimisation, troubleshooting and general technical matters.
We offer Windows Server and Linux options for Arma 3 server hosting. You can choose popular operating systems such as Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Ubuntu, Debian and CentOS. The operating system is installed automatically by the automation system, and you choose it according to your needs and preference.
Yes, our Arma 3 server hosting is flexibly scalable. You can increase your CPU and RAM by upgrading your plan, and you can freely increase or decrease SSD storage. Resource changes take a few clicks in the client area, so as your server grows you can upgrade your plan and adjust your SSD space to your needs.
In our Arma 3 server hosting service, backups are the customer's responsibility. With full root access and administrator rights over SSH and RDP, you can set up and manage whatever backup solution you prefer. If you would like a backup service, you can add it as an extra when ordering. Our technical support team can advise on recommended backup solutions.
A Headless Client takes the calculation of AI units out of the main server process and moves it to a separate process. In missions with many AI units it noticeably raises server FPS. You only need to enter the IP address in the
headlessClients[] and localClient[] lines in server.cfg; no separate game licence is required.Yes. The Arma 3 Dedicated Server (App ID 233780) is released for both Windows and Linux. On Linux, the names of mod folders and the files inside them must be lowercase; otherwise the mods will not load.
Yes. Persistent game modes of this kind keep player data in MySQL/MariaDB and connect to the server through the extDB3 extension. You can install the database on the same VDS; you do not need to open port 3306 to the outside.
With
verifySignatures = 2; enabled in server.cfg, the server only admits players whose mods have a registered key. Copy the .bikey file of every mod you use into the server's keys folder. A player who joins with a mod not on the list is kicked from the server.