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Do I need to install or update “keys” for certain mods?

  Yes. Many mods ship with a .bikey file that goes into the keys folder in your server’s...
How can I add or customize the mission rotation?

Open your server.cfg and find the class Missions section, which typically looks like:...
How can I contact Twisted Servers support for further assistance?

  Log in to the Twisted Servers client area with your account credentials. Navigate to...
How can I enable or disable BattlEye?

  Open your server.cfg. Look for BattlEye=1; to enable, or set it to BattlEye=0; to...
How can I update my Arma 2 server to the latest version?

  Depending on Twisted Servers’ setup, there may be an Update button in TCAdmin2....
How do I back up my server files and custom configurations?

  Use the TCAdmin2 File Manager or an FTP client to download entire folders such as...
How do I change my server name, welcome message, and other basic settings?

Locate and open your server.cfg file in the File Manager. Look for parameters such as...
How do I configure and enable RCon (Remote Console) for server administration?

  Create or edit the BattlEye folder: Usually located in your server’s root directory....
How do I install mods on my Arma 2 dedicated server?

  Download or upload: In the File Manager, create a folder (e.g., @ModName) in your server...
How do I manage server performance settings (e.g., CPU and memory usage)?

  Twisted Servers generally optimizes hardware resources for each service. Within...
How do I resolve “Signature mismatch” or “Missing mod key” errors?

Upload correct keys: Ensure the .bikey is present in the keys folder. Check mod...
How do I schedule automatic server restarts in TCAdmin2?

  In TCAdmin2, look for a Scheduled Tasks or Scheduler option under your Arma 2 service....
How do I set up an admin password and log in as an admin in-game?

  In your server.cfg, add or edit the line: Save and restart the server....
How do I upload custom missions or maps?

Missions in Arma 2 typically go into the MPMissions folder. If you have a .pbo file...
How do I whitelist or blacklist players from joining my server?

  In your server.cfg, you can enable whitelisting by referencing a whitelist file or using...
What command-line options are important for Arma 2, and how do I manage them in TCAdmin2?

  Common command-line parameters include -mod, -config=server.cfg, and...
What steps should I take if my server crashes or won’t start?

  Check the console output in TCAdmin2 for any error messages. Review your RPT logs for...
Where are the main configuration files located, and what do they do?

  The primary server configuration file is typically named server.cfg. This file controls...
Where can I find detailed reference material for advanced server configuration?

  The official Bohemia Interactive Arma 2 documentation (archived online) provides in-depth...
Where do I find my server logs and RPT logs for troubleshooting?

Arma 2 writes runtime logs (RPT logs) to a folder typically named...
Why isn’t my server appearing in the in-game browser or Steam server list?

Server config: Make sure your server.cfg has the correct hostname, and reportingIP =...