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==Introduction==
==Introduction==


BattlEye is an anti-cheat tool created by BattlEye Innovations. It is currently included in Bohemia Interactive's ArmA and ArmA 2 series as an optional installation and server configuration option. It works by scanning connected clients for various cheat an exploit methods and upon detection, disconnecting (kicking) the offending clients.
[http://www.battleye.com BattlEye website]
 
BattlEye is an anti-cheat tool created by BattlEye Innovations. It is currently included in Bohemia Interactive's ArmA and ArmA 2 series as an optional installation and server configuration option. It works by scanning connected clients for various cheat an exploit methods and upon detection, disconnecting (kicking) the offending clients.


==Setup==
==Setup==
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==RCon==
==RCon==


Since BattlEye Server version 1.102 you can control your server remotely (without having to be in-game) from anywhere on the internet with the new BattlEye RCon tool.
Latest version: b0.91.
 
1. Download the RCon tool (currently b0.9)
 
2. Create BEServer.cfg in BattlEye working directory with a unique RCon password
<pre>RConPassword xyzxyz</pre>
3. Start the RCon tool
 
4. Connect to your server with its IP, Port and RCon password


==References==
Since BattlEye server version 1.102 you can control your ArmA game server remotely (without having to be in-game) the BattlEye RCon tool.


[http://www.battleye.com/ Main BattlEye Website]
# Download the [http://www.battleye.com/downloads/BERCon.exe BattlEye RCon tool (BERCon.exe)].
# Create a file called BEServer.cfg in BattlEye working directory on the server.
# Set your private RCon password in the BEServer.cfg.
# Start the RCon tool on your computer.
# Connect to your server with its IP, port and RCon password.


[http://www.battleye.com/support.html Separate BattlEye Paths for multiple dedicated servers]
===Sample BEServer.cfg===


[http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=95454 $able's BI Forum post introducing RCon]
RConPassword xyzxyz


==Downloads==
==More information==


[http://www.battleye.com/downloads/BERCon.exe BattlEye RCon download]
* [http://www.battleye.com/support.html Support]
* [http://www.battleye.com/support.html Frequently Asked Questions:]
** I am getting kicked for the following violation(s). I don't use hacks, so what can I do to resolve this?
** How do I enable BattlEye in-game to be able to play on BE-enabled servers?
** Are administrator rights required when playing with BattlEye enabled?
** I am using a 64-bit operating system but can't seem to find the right files in the download section. Is 64-bit unsupported?
** I am running multiple dedicated servers from one installation. Is there anything I have to keep in mind regarding BattlEye?
* BI forum sticky threads
** [http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=109915 BattlEye Installer (A2:OA)]
** [http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=95454 RCon server administration]
** [http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=96228 BattlEye GUID banning]


[[Category:ArmA: Multiplayer]]
[[Category:ArmA: Multiplayer]]

Revision as of 16:20, 19 November 2010

Introduction

BattlEye website

BattlEye is an anti-cheat tool created by BattlEye Innovations. It is currently included in Bohemia Interactive's ArmA and ArmA 2 series as an optional installation and server configuration option. It works by scanning connected clients for various cheat an exploit methods and upon detection, disconnecting (kicking) the offending clients.

Setup

Installation

Installation of the BattlEye client is an option during the initial Game Setup.

Configuration

Apart from installation there is no additional configuration required for game clients running BattlEye.

Refer to the server.cfg section on how to enable BattlEye on a dedicated server.

Note: If you run multiple dedicated servers, you need to specify separate BattlEye paths for each server in the server startup parameters.

RCon

Latest version: b0.91.

Since BattlEye server version 1.102 you can control your ArmA game server remotely (without having to be in-game) the BattlEye RCon tool.

  1. Download the BattlEye RCon tool (BERCon.exe).
  2. Create a file called BEServer.cfg in BattlEye working directory on the server.
  3. Set your private RCon password in the BEServer.cfg.
  4. Start the RCon tool on your computer.
  5. Connect to your server with its IP, port and RCon password.

Sample BEServer.cfg

RConPassword xyzxyz

More information

  • Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions:
    • I am getting kicked for the following violation(s). I don't use hacks, so what can I do to resolve this?
    • How do I enable BattlEye in-game to be able to play on BE-enabled servers?
    • Are administrator rights required when playing with BattlEye enabled?
    • I am using a 64-bit operating system but can't seem to find the right files in the download section. Is 64-bit unsupported?
    • I am running multiple dedicated servers from one installation. Is there anything I have to keep in mind regarding BattlEye?
  • BI forum sticky threads
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