Installing the BeamMP Client

BeamMP is a free multiplayer mod for BeamNG.Drive. Every player who wants to join a BeamMP server needs the BeamMP launcher installed. This guide walks through the full process.

Note

This guide is for players connecting to a server. To host a server, see Getting Started.

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Requirements

• BeamNG.Drive installed via Steam (version 0.26 or later)
• Windows 10 or 11 (Linux unofficially supported)
• An active internet connection

Installation

1. Download the launcher

   Go to beammp.com and click Download to get BeamMP-Launcher.exe.

   Caution

   Only download BeamMP from the official website. Third-party sources may bundle outdated, modified versions or even potential malware.

2. Run the installer

   Open BeamMP-Launcher.exe. If Windows Defender warns you, click More info → Run anyway - this is normal for software that isn’t widely distributed.

   Follow the installer steps and choose your install location. It will auto-detect your BeamNG.Drive installation. If it can’t find it, navigate to your Steam library folder.

3. Launch BeamNG.Drive via BeamMP

   After installation, a BeamMP Launcher shortcut appears on your desktop. Always use this shortcut and not the Steam shortcut - when you want to play multiplayer.

   On first launch, the launcher adds a Multiplayer button to the main menu.

4. Connect to a server

   Click Multiplayer from the main menu, then browse the server list or use Direct Connect. Mods and maps required by the server download automatically - no manual install needed.

   A more in depth guide on connecting can be found below:

   Connecting to Your Server Learn how to use the server browser and direct connect to join.

Keeping BeamMP Updated

The launcher updates automatically when you open it. After a major BeamNG.Drive update, open the BeamMP launcher once to let it re-patch the game before trying to connect.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Potential Fix
BeamNG.Drive not found during install	Click Browse, navigate to your Steam library
Defender blocks installer	Click “More info” then “Run anyway”
No Multiplayer button in-game	Launch via BeamMP shortcut, not Steam
Launcher freezes on startup	Run as Administrator, or reinstall the launcher
Mods not downloading on join	Check your firewall isn’t blocking BeamMP