Dedicated server guide

Aloft

Manage aloftserver with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Operator-provided prerequisites required · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

port/UDP, port/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Mods and plugins

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

Backup hook

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Choose a supported runtime

Linux and Docker quickstart

Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-aloftserver create aloftserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-aloftserver setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-aloftserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-aloftserver status

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-aloftserver create aloftserver
./alphagsm-docker my-aloftserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-aloftserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-aloftserver status

Host process

Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-aloftserver create aloftserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-aloftserver setup
Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-aloftserver doctor
Start the game server ./alphagsm my-aloftserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-aloftserver status

./alphagsm my-aloftserver create aloftserver
./alphagsm my-aloftserver setup
./alphagsm my-aloftserver doctor
./alphagsm my-aloftserver start
./alphagsm my-aloftserver status

This guide covers the aloftserver module in AlphaGSM.

aloftserver is currently ENABLED (BYO) on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The current GitHub integration lane still exercises both process and Docker runtime selection around that owned-server-tree prerequisite, while local runs remain process-backed by default unless you opt into the Docker backend.

Requirements

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an owned Aloft dedicated-server tree
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myaloftser create aloftserver

Run setup:

alphagsm myaloftser setup

aloftserver is supported in ENABLED (BYO) mode. Before setup or start, copy an owned Aloft server tree into your chosen <install_dir>/ so <install_dir>/AloftServerNoGuiLoad.ps1 exists.

Start it:

alphagsm myaloftser start

Check it:

alphagsm myaloftser status

Stop it:

alphagsm myaloftser stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 0 unless you set one explicitly)
the install directory

Suggested flow:

alphagsm myaloftser create aloftserver
alphagsm myaloftser setup -n 27015 /path/to/aloftserver
## copy the owned Aloft server files into /path/to/aloftserver/
alphagsm myaloftser start

Useful Commands

alphagsm myaloftser update
alphagsm myaloftser backup

Notes

Module name: aloftserver
Default port: 0 unless explicitly set during setup

Server variables

After create aloftserver, inspect or change these with set:

alphagsm myserver set --list
alphagsm myserver set KEY --describe
alphagsm myserver set KEY VALUE

This module does not declare schema-backed keys. set --list after create is still the live source of truth.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: AloftServerNoGuiLoad.ps1
Location: <install_dir>/AloftServerNoGuiLoad.ps1
Engine: Custom

Server Configuration

Config file: See game module source
Template: See server-templates/aloftserver/ if available

Maps and Mods

Map directory: Check game documentation
Mod directory: Check game documentation
Workshop support: No

BYO file helper

Inspect this game's required files, source instructions and destinations with alphagsm <server-name> assets requirements; check the declared files with alphagsm <server-name> assets check. File checks do not establish game readiness. This helper checks known sentinels only and directs you to stage the complete compatible distribution manually; managed import is unavailable for this recipe. See BYO files and private SteamCMD acquisition.

Configuration templates

Reference files from this source revision. Review paths, passwords and game-specific settings before use.

Share your server

Sector Alpha server directory

When your server is ready, you can publish its connection details and community information on Sector Alpha. Review your listing and keep the information current.

Find a community

Browse the directory for game servers and their published connection details.

Browse server directory

Publish your server

Prepare a name, address and description for your listing.

Publish a server

Manual server sharing instructions

Frequently asked questions

What support evidence is recorded for Aloft?

Operator-provided prerequisites required. Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

Which runtimes can run Aloft?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Aloft use?

port/UDP, port/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Aloft?

No mod support is declared in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

How should I back up Aloft?

A module-specific backup hook is declared. Review the game guide for its scope, restore procedure and shutdown requirements.

Source and support evidence

This guide mirrors AlphaGSM’s upstream documentation at 32cef5ba9e03053c8e461fffa0ba133b160b528d. Commands and prerequisites can change. Check current support notes before installation.

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