BeamNG.drive BeamMP Server: ServerConfig.toml & Mod Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete BeamMP dedicated server reference for BeamNG.drive. Configure ServerConfig.toml, Lua plugins, mod sync, ports, admin commands, and size hardware for stable soft-body physics multiplayer.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Name | BeamMP Server | Public server name in the BeamMP browser. | |
Description | (empty) | Long description shown in the lobby. | |
MaxPlayers | 10 | Concurrent player cap. | |
MaxCars | 1 | Max vehicles per player. | |
Port | 30814 | TCP/UDP port (must match firewall). | |
AuthKey | (empty) | Required key from beammp.com/keymaster. | |
Map | /levels/gridmap_v2/info.json | Map path loaded on start. | |
Private | true | Hide from public lobby when true. | |
Debug | false | Enable verbose Lua/network logs. |
Showing 9 of 9 configuration parameters.
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
/kick <id> | N/A | Kicks the player by ID (Lua plugin). | |
/ban <id> | N/A | Bans the player by ID (Lua plugin). | |
/say <msg> | N/A | Server-wide chat broadcast. |
Showing 3 of 3 admin console commands.
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Hardware specifications
Sizing guidance for self-hosting a BeamNG.drive dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (4-8 players) | 4 GB RAM / 2-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU | Friends lobby on Gridmap / small terrains. |
| Standard (10-16 players) | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 4.5 GHz+ CPU / SSD | Modded servers with role-play maps. |
| Large (24+ players) | 16 GB RAM / 6-core 5.0 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | Heavy-mod servers with Lua hooks and many cars per player. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for BeamNG.drive dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\BeamMP-Server\Linux
/home/steam/beammp-server/Pro-Tip: Always stop the server completely before editing configuration files, or the server will overwrite your changes upon restart.
Default ports for port forwarding
Open these on your router and firewall before exposing the server to the internet.
| Service | Protocol | Port |
|---|---|---|
| Game Port | - | TCP/UDP 30814 |
| Query Port | TCP | 30814 (HTTP) |
| RCON / Telnet | - | N/A (Lua plugin API) |
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