This guide covers setting up and configuring your America's Army: Proving Grounds dedicated server on Legion Hosting. AAPG is a free-to-play tactical military shooter focused on small unit maneuvers and realistic combat. For admin tools and server management, see our America's Army Admin Commands guide.
What is America's Army: Proving Grounds?
America's Army: Proving Grounds is the official game of the U.S. Army and part of the acclaimed America's Army series. This free military shooter focuses on small unit tactical maneuvers with a variety of maps and game modes including the classic Search and Destroy. The game emphasizes teamwork, communication, and realistic military tactics.
First Start
- Log in to GPanel at gpanel.legionhosting.net
- Select your America's Army server from the server list
- Review your Startup Variables and set your server name
- Click Start to launch the server
- Once the console displays
Finished loading level, the server is ready for players
GPanel Startup Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
SERVER_NAME |
Name displayed in the server browser | A Pterodactyl Server |
QUERY_PORT |
Steam query port (managed by GPanel) | 27015 |
AUTH_PORT |
Steam authentication port (managed by GPanel) | 7780 |
How to Connect
Via Server Browser
- Launch America's Army: Proving Grounds from Steam
- From the main menu, select Deploy → Custom Server Browser
- Search for your server by name
- Select the server and click Join
Via Direct Connect
- Open the Steam client
- Go to View → Game Servers
- Click Favorites, then Add a Server
- Enter your server's IP and port from GPanel (e.g.,
192.168.1.100:7777) - Connect from the Favorites list
Server Configuration
America's Army: Proving Grounds uses Unreal Engine configuration files. Key config files can be edited via GPanel's File Manager:
AAGame/Config/
DefaultGame.ini <-- Game rules and mode settings
DefaultEngine.ini <-- Engine and network settings
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