Alpha Game Server Manager

Dedicated server guide

Arma 2 Combined Operations

Manage arma2coserver with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Authentication required · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Build setup commands
Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

2302/UDP, 2302/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

Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

  1. Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
  2. Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-arma2coserver create arma2coserver
  3. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-arma2coserver setup
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-arma2coserver start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-arma2coserver status
./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-arma2coserver create arma2coserver
./alphagsm-docker my-arma2coserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-arma2coserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-arma2coserver status

Host process

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

  1. Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-arma2coserver create arma2coserver
  2. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-arma2coserver setup
  3. Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-arma2coserver doctor
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm my-arma2coserver start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-arma2coserver status
./alphagsm my-arma2coserver create arma2coserver
./alphagsm my-arma2coserver setup
./alphagsm my-arma2coserver doctor
./alphagsm my-arma2coserver start
./alphagsm my-arma2coserver status

This guide covers the arma2coserver module in AlphaGSM.

Status

arma2coserver is currently ENABLED (AUTH).

Before setup, authenticate Steam or SteamCMD with an account entitled to Arma 2: Combined Operations dedicated server app 33935.

Requirements

  • screen
  • SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
  • Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myarma2cos create arma2coserver

Run setup:

alphagsm myarma2cos setup

Start it:

alphagsm myarma2cos start

Check it:

alphagsm myarma2cos status

Stop it:

alphagsm myarma2cos stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

  • the game port (default 2302)
  • the install directory
  • SteamCMD downloads the server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm myarma2cos update
alphagsm myarma2cos backup

Notes

  • Module name: arma2coserver
  • Default port: 2302

Server variables

After create arma2coserver, 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: arma2oaserver
  • Location: <install_dir>/arma2oaserver
  • Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
  • SteamCMD App ID: 33935

Server Configuration

Maps and Mods

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

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 Arma 2 Combined Operations?

Authentication required. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Which runtimes can run Arma 2 Combined Operations?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Arma 2 Combined Operations use?

2302/UDP, 2302/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Arma 2 Combined Operations?

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

How should I back up Arma 2 Combined Operations?

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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