BeamMP FAQ
General
Section titled “General”What is BeamMP?
Section titled “What is BeamMP?”BeamMP is a free multiplayer mod for BeamNG.Drive. Players connect using the free BeamMP launcher from beammp.com.
Do I need BeamNG.Drive to host a server?
Section titled “Do I need BeamNG.Drive to host a server?”No. The server binary doesn’t require a game license. Only players connecting to drive need BeamNG.Drive.
How do I order a server?
Section titled “How do I order a server?”Visit vyperhosting.com. Setup is instant - your server is ready to configure within minutes.
How do I get a server key?
Section titled “How do I get a server key?”Log in to keymaster.beammp.com with Discord and create a key. One key = one server.
My server shows “Done” without starting properly. What’s wrong?
Section titled “My server shows “Done” without starting properly. What’s wrong?”Almost always a corrupted or malformed mod. Remove mods from Resources/Client/ one by one until the server starts cleanly.
How do I change the map?
Section titled “How do I change the map?”Go to the Startup tab in your panel and update the Map field.
Mods & Plugins
Section titled “Mods & Plugins”Do players need to download mods manually?
Section titled “Do players need to download mods manually?”No. Mods in Resources/Client/ sync to every player automatically on join.
What is the Mod Installer?
Section titled “What is the Mod Installer?”A built-in panel feature that lets you browse and install client mods (all published BeamNG.Drive mods) and common BeamMP server plugins in one click. Open it by clicking the Mods tab and use the dropdown to filter between Server and Client mods.
What’s the difference between Cobalt Essentials and Nickel?
Section titled “What’s the difference between Cobalt Essentials and Nickel?”Both are server-side admin/management plugins. Cobalt Essentials is a comprehensive admin suite with permissions, in-game GUI, and an extensions system. Nickel is a lighter tool focused on player statistics and quick moderation. Many servers use both.
Administration
Section titled “Administration”How do I make my server private?
Section titled “How do I make my server private?”Set Private to true in the Startup tab.
How do I update the server?
Section titled “How do I update the server?”Use Settings → Reinstall Server in the panel. Your files are preserved.
Billing
Section titled “Billing”Can I upgrade my plan?
Section titled “Can I upgrade my plan?”Yes, at any time from the billing panel. Files and configuration are preserved through upgrades.
How do I get support?
Section titled “How do I get support?”Open a ticket from the billing panel. Our team is available 24/7.