How to Set Your BeamNG.drive (BeamMP) Server to Private

By default, new BeamNG.drive (BeamMP) multiplayer servers are listed publicly on the global BeamMP server browser for any player to join. If you want to host private driving sessions, racing events, or mod testing strictly with your friends, you can hide your server from the public list or set a password.

This guide will show you how to set your BeamMP server to private on your Cubes Hosting server.

Step 1: Enable Private Mode in ServerConfig.toml

1. Log in to your Cubes Hosting Game Panel and select your BeamMP server.
2. Open the File Manager on the left menu.
3. Click on ServerConfig.toml to open the configuration editor.
4. Locate the Private setting under the [General] section:

   [General]
   Private = true
   

   (Change Private = false to Private = true).
5. Click Save Content.

Setting Private = true removes your server from the in-game public server list.

Step 2: Add a Server Password (Optional)

If you want an extra layer of security so only authorized friends can connect:

1. In ServerConfig.toml, locate the Password line under [General]:

   [General]
   Password = "your_secret_password"
   

2. Enter your desired password inside the quotation marks.
3. Click Save Content.

Step 3: How Friends Join a Private BeamMP Server

Since a private server will not appear in the public server list, your friends must connect using Direct Connect:

1. Share your server's IP Address and Port with your friends (found on your Game Panel Console page, e.g., 192.168.1.50:30814).
2. Have your friends launch BeamNG.drive with BeamMP enabled.
3. In the BeamMP multiplayer menu, click Direct Connect on the sidebar.
4. Enter your server IP address, Port, and Password (if configured).
5. Click Connect!

Step 4: Restart Your Server

1. Go to your server Console and click Restart.
2. Once online, your server will operate in private mode, keeping your driving sessions exclusive to you and your invited players.

Conclusion

Hiding your BeamMP server from the public browser is fast and simple. Set Private = true in ServerConfig.toml, add a password if desired, restart your server, and enjoy private multiplayer racing!