Fox3 Now Supports Livery Link for DCS Servers

NOTE: This MOD is not currently available for Fox3, it is still being finalized. We will keep you posted.

Keep every pilot visually in sync—automatically.

Fox3 servers now support Livery Link, a livery manager that auto-shares missing skins with players in your session. Pilots just run the client when they connect; the server tracks who has what and helps distribute the rest so everyone sees the right paint on the right jet, no more “default gray” surprises.

Why this matters

• Zero manual hunting: No more links, zip files, or “what pack do I need?” DMs.

• Consistent visuals: Screenshots, streams, and debriefs look correct for everyone.

• Faster onboarding: New pilots can show up and fly, liveries follow automatically.

  
  

What is Livery Link?

Livery Link is a lightweight, applications that runs on each player’s PC. When you connect to a Fox3 server with Livery Link enabled, the server keeps a manifest of installed liveries for all connected players. If you’re missing a skin used in the mission, the network securely fetches it from peers who already have it, no central repo required.

How it works (30-second version)

1. Player connects to a Fox3 server and is running the Livery Link client.

2. Server checks which liveries the player has/doesn’t have.

3. P2P sync starts: the client downloads only the missing liveries from peers.

4. End of mission: everyone has the same livery set used during the sortie.

5. Livery Link FAQ - check out the FAQ for more detailed information

   
   

Quick Start

For Players (Pilots)

1. Install & run the Livery Link client before launching DCS. Download here

2. Join a Fox3 server that has Livery Link enabled.

3. Fly normally. If you’re missing skins, the client will fetch them in the background.

4. Keep the client running until you disconnect so it can finish any syncs.

   
   

Tip: First join may take a few extra minutes if you’re missing a lot of skins; after that, it’s incremental.

For Server Admins (Fox3 managed)

• Livery Link support is enabled on Fox3-hosted servers where requested - need to purchase mod support here.

• The backend process tracks per-player livery manifests and coordinates the peer graph.

• Want it on your Fox3 server? Get it here

  
  

Requirements

• Players: Windows PC running DCS, Livery Link client open when you connect.

• Servers: Fox3 DCS Server with Livery Link support toggled on (we’ll handle it).

  
  

FAQ

Do I still need to manually install liveries? No. If the livery exists among players in your session, it will sync automatically. but you still can add them manually (if you want)

Is this safe? Yes. Only livery files are exchanged. Transfers are verified before they’re placed in your Saved Games\DCS…\Liveries paths.

What if a livery can’t be found among peers? You’ll see the fallback skin (as usual). If you’ve got a must-have skin, share it once, after that, the network keeps it circulating.

Will this hurt my ping? Downloads are rate-limited and prefer idle bandwidth. You can keep flying while files sync.

Do I need to keep the client open after I connect? Yes, keep Livery Link running for the duration of the flight so missing skins complete and you can seed to others.

Call to Action

Ready to fly with perfect skins?

• Fox3 Customers:  Got to the https://www.fox3ms.com/product-page/livery-link to get it for your server.

• Pilots: Install and launch the client before you join. That’s it.

As usual Fox3 makes it easy - Ready To Fly!

Special kudos to Camble for making this tool!