ArmA 3 on Pterodactyl: First Boot Checklist

First boot

1. Log into panel.chapter22hosting.com.
2. Confirm SteamCMD credentials / update settings.
3. Start → wait for ready.
4. Set password / passwordAdmin / hostname in server.cfg (or egg-managed keys).
5. Note port span on Network.
6. Client join test; enable Backups before mod stacks.

Related guides

• Setup
• server.cfg
• Access Game Panel (backlog)

Frequently Asked Questions

Steam account?

Egg requires STEAM_USER / STEAM_PASS for SteamCMD app 233780 — use a dedicated Steam account per BI rules.

WISP?

Chapter22 uses Pterodactyl (WISP retired).

HC?

HC_NUM defaults to 0 — enable only when you need headless clients.

Need help?

If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.

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