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BeamMP guides.
AuthKey, ports, visibility, resources, and first-session checklists for Chapter22 BeamMP hosting on Pterodactyl.
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Start with a practical guide.
BeamMP Ports Explained (30814 TCP + UDP)
BeamMP needs TCP and UDP on 30814 (or your custom Port)—managed hosting vs DIY firewall rules.
Open guide →BeamMP on Chapter22 Pterodactyl: First Session
Start your $5 BeamMP plan, set name/AuthKey, and get friends driving in minutes.
Open guide →How to Join a BeamMP Server (Direct Connect + List)
Direct Connect with IP:port vs public list (Private=false)—what to give your crew.
Open guide →How to Set Your BeamMP AuthKey
Generate an AuthKey, put it in ServerConfig.toml, and never share it—required for public listing.
Open guide →BeamMP Server Not Showing in the List
Fix visibility: AuthKey, Private flag, heartbeats, ports, and filters—plus Direct Connect fallback.
Open guide →BeamMP ServerConfig.toml Settings Explained
Port, AuthKey, Private, AllowGuests, MaxCars, and safe defaults for community sessions.
Open guide →Can’t Connect / Stuck Connecting on BeamMP
Checklist: AuthKey, TCP+UDP 30814, CGNAT myths on managed hosts, and bad resource packs.
Open guide →How Many Players / Cars for a $5 BeamMP Server
Practical session sizing on Chapter22’s single BeamMP tier—maps, vehicles, and chaos factor.
Open guide →Install BeamMP Client & Vehicle/Map Resources
Client ZIPs in Resources/Client, server Lua in Resources/Server—avoid mod desync pile-ups.
Open guide →BeamMP Backups on Pterodactyl
What to back up before big mod packs: ServerConfig.toml and Resources/.
Open guide →Public vs Private BeamMP Servers
When to set Private=true for friends-only cruises vs listing for community events.
Open guide →Update BeamMP Server Without Breaking Mods
Update order, config preserve, and re-test AuthKey/list visibility after upgrades.
Open guide →Hosting that matches the workload
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