BeamMP · Getting Started · 5 minutes

Set up a BeamMP server

BeamMP lets BeamNG.drive players join a shared multiplayer server. On VialStack, BeamMP is available from Create Server as Starter, Standard, and Heavy plans.

1. Create the server

1. Open the billing panel and choose Create Server.
2. Search for BeamMP.
3. Pick Starter for a small private group, Standard for most groups, or Heavy if you expect more activity.
4. After the server is created, give the first install time to finish before starting or joining.

2. Add your BeamMP AuthKey

BeamMP servers need an AuthKey before they can list and accept players correctly. Get a key from the official BeamMP Keymaster while signed in with your BeamMP account, then paste it into the server startup/settings field named Authentication Key or AUTHKEY.

Keep your AuthKey private. Do not post it in public chat or screenshots.

3. Common settings

• Server Name: what players see in the BeamMP server list.
• Private: set to true if you do not want the server publicly listed.
• Max Players: lower this if the server feels overloaded.
• Max Cars: more cars can use more resources. Start small and raise it later.
• Map: use one of the BeamNG map paths shown in the panel field description.

Save changes, then restart the server during a quiet time so BeamMP reloads the settings.

4. Joining the server

Open BeamNG.drive with BeamMP installed, then look for your server name in the BeamMP server list. If it is private or does not appear right away, double-check the AuthKey, server name, private setting, and that the server console says it finished starting.

If you are stuck, open a support ticket and include the server name plus what you see in the console. Do not include your AuthKey.