Setting up your own BeamMP server is a great way to customize the multiplayer experience in BeamNG.drive. You can change maps, set the maximum number of players, give your server a unique name, and decide whether it should be public or private. You have full control over the settings, allowing you to tailor the gameplay to your preferences. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process step by step, showing you how to set up and configure your server to ensure it runs smoothly and is ready for play.
How to configure server
1. Go to the “Startup” tab in the control panel and adjust the following variables:
| Variable | Descriotion |
| Version to Install | Here you can enter the server version you want to install. Remember to keep the appropriate version structure, i.e. v1.1.1, v2.2.2 etc. To install the latest version, leave “latest”. |
| Authentication Key | Here enter the authorization key for your BeamMP server, which you can generate on this page: https://keymaster.beammp.com/login |
| Max Players | Maximum number of players that can join a game. |
| Server Name | Your server name. Here you can enter a customized server name. |
| Private | Option that allows you to create a private/public server. Insert “false” to create a public server or “true” to create a private server. |
2. Edit the main configuration file to change the remaining variables:
/home/container/ServerConfig.tomlHere you can change settings such as the map, server description and more.
3. Restart server to apply.
We hope that our intuitive web interface has allowed you to configure your BeamMP server easily. If you want to ask us any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail, ticket or live chat!
