How do I join a Beam ZERO BeamMP server?

Search for the server name in the BeamMP public server list and click join. For a private server, or one that is not listed, copy the address from the server panel, open the Direct Connect tab in BeamMP, paste the address and connect.

Do I need a BeamMP auth key to run a server?

Yes. Sign in to the BeamMP Keymaster at beammp.com/k/keys with your Discord account, create a key and enter your server name; the IP is not required. Every public server needs its own key, and the key must be kept confidential.

Does Beam ZERO cost anything to play on?

No. Every public Beam ZERO server is free to join with a copy of BeamNG.drive and the BeamMP client. Beam ZERO PRIME is an optional paid membership for people who want their own private server and in-game perks.

What hardware do the Beam ZERO servers run on?

Dedicated AMD EPYC CPUs with NVMe storage and DDR5 ECC memory, behind enterprise DDoS protection. PRIME servers run on the same hardware as the public network.

How do I add mods or change the map on my own server?

Upload client mod zips to the server over SFTP from the Beam ZERO panel, then set the map in the server configuration file and restart. The hosting guide at beamzero.net/guide covers configuration, mods and maps step by step.

BeamMP Server Hosting Guide - Setup, Mods and Maps

Joining a BeamMP server

For a public server, search for the server name in the BeamMP public server list.
For a private or unlisted server, copy the address from the server panel.
In BeamMP, switch to the Direct Connect tab.
Click Paste from Clipboard, then Connect.

BeamMP auth keys

Log in to the BeamMP Keymaster at beammp.com/k/keys with your Discord account.
Create a new key and enter your server name. The IP is not required.
The unique server key is then displayed. Keep it confidential.
Each public server needs its own key. Additional keys are available through the BeamMP Patreon.

Server configuration, mods and maps

Server configuration: edit the server settings to set the name, player limit, description and whether the server is listed publicly.
Client mods: upload mod zip files to the server over SFTP, and they are delivered to every player who joins.
Changing the map: set the map in the server configuration and restart the server for it to take effect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a Beam ZERO BeamMP server?: Search for the server name in the BeamMP public server list and click join. For a private server, or one that is not listed, copy the address from the server panel, open the Direct Connect tab in BeamMP, paste the address and connect.
Do I need a BeamMP auth key to run a server?: Yes. Sign in to the BeamMP Keymaster at beammp.com/k/keys with your Discord account, create a key and enter your server name; the IP is not required. Every public server needs its own key, and the key must be kept confidential.
Does Beam ZERO cost anything to play on?: No. Every public Beam ZERO server is free to join with a copy of BeamNG.drive and the BeamMP client. Beam ZERO PRIME is an optional paid membership for people who want their own private server and in-game perks.
What hardware do the Beam ZERO servers run on?: Dedicated AMD EPYC CPUs with NVMe storage and DDR5 ECC memory, behind enterprise DDoS protection. PRIME servers run on the same hardware as the public network.
How do I add mods or change the map on my own server?: Upload client mod zips to the server over SFTP from the Beam ZERO panel, then set the map in the server configuration file and restart. The hosting guide at beamzero.net/guide covers configuration, mods and maps step by step.