How to Setup Voting On Your ARMA 3 Server

Summary

Arma 3 servers include a built-in voting system that lets players decide on in-game events or changes dynamically. As the server owner, you can configure which commands are available and how voting behaves by editing the server.cfg file.

Voting Configuration Syntax

Arma 3’s voting system follows a specific syntax for configuration. Below is the general format:

allowedVoteCmds[] = {{<commandName>, <preMissionStart>, <postMissionStart>, <votingThreshold>}, ...};

For detailed syntax explanations, refer to the official Arma 3 documentation.

Configuring Allowed Vote Commands

You can control which voting commands are available to players by editing your Arma 3 Server Config file through the ChipHead Control Panel.

1. Log in to your ChipHead Control Panel and stop your server.

   
   

2. Navigate to Game Config.

   

3. Within the Server Config file locate the section labeled //VOTING configuration.

   

   • If it doesn’t exist, add it manually using the syntax above.

4. Configure the allowed vote commands and thresholds to your preference.

5. Click Save.

   

6. Start your server.

   

Configuring Allowed Voted Admin Commands

You can also define which commands “voted-in” admins are allowed to use.

1. Access your ChipHead Control Panel and stop your server.

   
   

2. Navigate to Game Config.

   

3. Within the Server Config file scroll to the bottom and paste the following example:

   allowedVotedAdminCmds[] =
   {
       { "mission", true, true },
       { "missions", true, true },
       { "restart", true, true },
       { "reassign", true, true },
       { "kick", true, true }
   };

4. Adjust the commands and permissions as needed.

5. Click Save.

   

6. Start your server.

   

That’s it! You’ve successfully configured voting on your Arma 3 server. Whether you’re running a small group or managing a large community, setting up voting helps give players a voice in how the gameplay unfolds.