Dedicated server guide

Namespaced Arma 3 Epoch

Manage arma3.epoch with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

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

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

27015/UDP, 27015/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

Backup hook support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide for backup and restore procedures.

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.

Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-epoch create arma3.epoch
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-epoch setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-epoch start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-epoch status

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-epoch create arma3.epoch
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-epoch setup
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-epoch start
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-epoch status

Host process

Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-arma3-epoch create arma3.epoch
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-arma3-epoch setup
Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-arma3-epoch doctor
Start the game server ./alphagsm my-arma3-epoch start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-arma3-epoch status

./alphagsm my-arma3-epoch create arma3.epoch
./alphagsm my-arma3-epoch setup
./alphagsm my-arma3-epoch doctor
./alphagsm my-arma3-epoch start
./alphagsm my-arma3-epoch status

This guide covers the arma3.epoch module in AlphaGSM.

Status

arma3.epoch is currently ENABLED (AUTH).

Before setup, authenticate Steam or SteamCMD with an account entitled to Arma 3 dedicated server app 233780.

Requirements

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Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myepoch create arma3.epoch

Run setup:

alphagsm myepoch setup

Start it:

alphagsm myepoch start

Check it:

alphagsm myepoch status

Stop it:

alphagsm myepoch stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 27015)
the install directory

Useful Commands

alphagsm myepoch update
alphagsm myepoch backup

Notes

Module name: arma3.epoch
Default port: 27015

Server variables

After create arma3.epoch, 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: See game module source
Engine: Custom

Server Configuration

Config file: See game module source
Template: See server-templates/arma3-epoch/ if available

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 Namespaced Arma 3 Epoch?

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

Which runtimes can run Namespaced Arma 3 Epoch?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Namespaced Arma 3 Epoch use?

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Namespaced Arma 3 Epoch?

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

How should I back up Namespaced Arma 3 Epoch?

Backup hook support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide for backup and restore procedures.

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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