About CTI Servers
CTI Servers is a hardcore military simulation gaming community running dedicated servers for Arma Reforger, SQUAD, Insurgency: Sandstorm and FiveM. Founded by mil-sim enthusiasts, we focus on tactical, immersive gameplay with a mature and active player base.
Our servers are PvE-oriented with organized operations, active staff, and a Discord community that coordinates everything from casual sessions to full planned military operations.
How to Join
Step 1 — Join the Discord
Discord is the heart of the CTI community. Join at discord.gg/ctiservers to get server announcements, find squadmates, and access support.
Step 2 — Read the Rules
Familiarise yourself with the Community Rules before joining any server. All players are expected to know and follow them.
Step 3 — Install Required Mods
Some servers require mods before you can connect. See the Mods & Downloads section for what's needed for each game.
Step 4 — Connect
Head to the Servers page and click the JOIN SERVER button on the card for your game.
Connection Information
Direct connection details are shown in the BattleMetrics widget on each server card. Server IPs are also pinned in the relevant game channels on Discord.
- Arma Reforger: Use the JOIN SERVER button on the Servers page, or search "CTI" in the in-game server browser — see the Arma Reforger guide
- SQUAD: In-game server browser → search "CTI Command OPS", or use the direct join link
- Insurgency: Sandstorm: In-game server browser → search "CTI Sandstorm Checkpoint US East". Get the mods first — see the Sandstorm guide
- FiveM: Open cfx.re/join/v6pzj5 or use the join link on the Servers page — see the FiveM guide
Server Guides
Each CTI server has its own guide covering how to connect, what to expect, and how things work there.
- Arma Reforger — CTI Reforged PvE
- SQUAD — CTI Command OPS PvE
- Insurgency: Sandstorm — CTI Sandstorm Checkpoint co-op
- FiveM — Upstate Mafia (jobs, side jobs, crime, police, healing, gangs & the Mafia)
Rules & Policies
General Rules — All Servers
- Permanent Ban Hacking, cheating, or using exploits in any form.
- Permanent Ban Hate speech, racial slurs, or targeted harassment.
- Ban Griefing — intentionally ruining another player's experience.
- Kick / Ban Ignoring or disrespecting staff instructions.
- Warning Breaking immersion or RP in designated RP scenarios.
- Treat all players with basic respect. Banter is fine; abuse is not.
Vehicle Rules (All servers)
- Don't steal community vehicles without prior arrangement in Discord
- Return vehicles to spawn areas after use where possible
- Report abandoned or stuck vehicles in Discord so staff can reset them
Reporting Violations
Open a support ticket in Discord. Provide: player name, server, approximate time, and evidence (screenshots or video). All reports are confidential.
Appeals Process
Believe a ban was unjust? Open a ban appeal ticket in Discord. Include your in-game name, the server and time of the ban, and your explanation. Senior staff review appeals within 48 hours. Permanent bans for hacking are non-appealable.
Mods & Downloads
Arma Reforger
Nothing to install ahead of time. When you join CTI Reforged, the game downloads the mods it needs from the Reforger Workshop before it connects. See the Arma Reforger guide.
SQUAD
CTI Command OPS runs our own mission pack, [COOP] Platoon Operations, plus Supermod. When you first connect, SQUAD prompts you to install anything missing and downloads it automatically. The pack is about 440 MB, so subscribing on the Workshop ahead of time saves the wait. See the SQUAD guide.
Insurgency: Sandstorm
The server runs about 40 GB of mods from mod.io. Subscribe to the CTI collection and ISMCmod, and let them finish downloading at the main menu before you join. Full steps in the Sandstorm guide.
FiveM
No mods to install — just FiveM itself. All custom content downloads automatically when you connect. Full details in the FiveM guide.
Staff & Contact
Who Are Staff?
CTI staff are volunteer community members responsible for moderation, server maintenance, and organised events. They're identifiable by their coloured roles in Discord.
Contacting Staff
- In-game issues / rule violations: Open a support ticket in Discord
- Ban appeals: Open a ban appeal ticket in Discord
- Event suggestions: Post in the suggestions channel
- Do not DM staff directly — use the ticket system so issues are documented
Staff Applications
Applications open periodically when we need additional staff. Requirements include being an active community member for 30+ days, a clean in-game record, a working microphone, and availability for moderation duties. Watch #announcements for openings.