Getting your master key

Introduction

If you want your server to broadcast onto the public server browser then this guide is for you. If you prefer just connecting directly and playing privately click here.

Reading time: 5min

Prerequisites / Disclaimers

In order to complete this procedure you must:

  • Have access to Modern Warfare 3 and Plutonium client

  • Have your Modern Warfare 3 dedicated server turned off

  • An active Plutonium account

Purpose

To authenticate your dedicated server to Plutonium’s official master server.

Procedure

You can click ‘Learn more’ on each step if you’re not sure how to complete it.

  1. Stop your server if it is running - Learn more

  2. Open a new tab in your web browser and to go: https://platform.plutonium.pw/serverkeys

  3. Login using your Plutonium account

    Example of the logon screen

    Example of the logon screen


  4. You may need to re-enter the url from step 2 if it does not redirect you

  5. Create a server key from the “My server keys” page

    Create your key

    Create your key


  6. Enter your details desired and click “Create”


  7. Hover your mouse over the key inside the Key column to reveal your key


  8. Copy it and then return back to the Game Panel

  9. Navigate to the Startup Parameters - Learn more

  10. Locate the Master Server Key parameter

  11. Paste your key into this by replacing the placeholder - Learn more

    Change the default parameter

    Change the default parameter



  12. Start your server

  13. You should see this return in the console if the key is correct:

    Example of successful heartbeat

    Example of successful heartbeat


  14. Load up your game and enjoy! ⭐


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