Alpha Game Server Manager

Dedicated server guide

Argo

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

Recorded lifecycle pass · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Build setup commands
Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

Default game port: 2302. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

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

Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

  1. Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
  2. Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-argoserver create argoserver
  3. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-argoserver setup
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-argoserver start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-argoserver status
./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-argoserver create argoserver
./alphagsm-docker my-argoserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-argoserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-argoserver status

Host process

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

  1. Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-argoserver create argoserver
  2. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-argoserver setup
  3. Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-argoserver doctor
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm my-argoserver start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-argoserver status
./alphagsm my-argoserver create argoserver
./alphagsm my-argoserver setup
./alphagsm my-argoserver doctor
./alphagsm my-argoserver start
./alphagsm my-argoserver status

This guide covers the argoserver module in AlphaGSM.

Support Status

argoserver is supported on Linux.

The validated path is:

  • anonymous SteamCMD install from app 563930 on its public branch
  • the shared Docker-backed steamcmd-linux runtime
  • the real native binary argoserver

AlphaGSM manages the native server.cfg and lifecycle. Queries now use Argo's Steam A2S listener on the game port plus one; this correction awaits replacement CI validation.

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myargoserv create argoserver

Run setup:

alphagsm myargoserv setup

Start it:

alphagsm myargoserv start

Check it:

alphagsm myargoserv status

Stop it:

alphagsm myargoserv stop

Requirements

  • Docker for the validated Linux runtime path
  • SteamCMD
  • Python packages from requirements.txt

Setup Details

Setup configures:

  • the game port (default 2302)
  • the install directory
  • SteamCMD downloads the server files anonymously from app 563930
  • AlphaGSM writes server.cfg

Useful Commands

alphagsm myargoserv update
alphagsm myargoserv backup

Notes

  • Module name: argoserver
  • Default port: 2302
  • Default executable: argoserver
  • Default world: empty

Server variables

After create argoserver, inspect or change these with set:

alphagsm myserver set --list
alphagsm myserver set KEY --describe
alphagsm myserver set KEY VALUE
Key Aliases Type What it does
servername hostname, name string The public hostname written to server.cfg. Example: AlphaGSM Server.

Developer Notes

Run File

  • Executable: argoserver
  • Location: <install_dir>/argoserver
  • Engine: Arma/Bohemia native Linux dedicated server
  • SteamCMD App ID: 563930
  • SteamCMD branch: public/default

Server Configuration

Runtime Notes

  • The old disabled note was stale: the anonymous payload does include a native Linux server.
  • AlphaGSM does not force the removed server beta; current SteamCMD rejects that branch, while the public branch is the last validated install path.
  • query and info use Steam A2S on game port plus one. Docker publishes the game port and both adjacent Steam UDP ports as one managed port group.
  • The validated Linux path is the shared Docker-backed steamcmd-linux runtime.

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 Argo?

Recorded lifecycle pass. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Which runtimes can run Argo?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Argo use?

Default game port: 2302. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Can I add mods to Argo?

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

How should I back up Argo?

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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