Alpha Game Server Manager

Dedicated server guide

Namespaced Arma 3 vanilla

Manage arma3.vanilla 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

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.

  1. Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
  2. Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-vanilla create arma3.vanilla
  3. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-vanilla setup
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-vanilla start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-vanilla status
./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-vanilla create arma3.vanilla
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-vanilla setup
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-vanilla start
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3-vanilla 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-arma3-vanilla create arma3.vanilla
  2. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-arma3-vanilla setup
  3. Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-arma3-vanilla doctor
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm my-arma3-vanilla start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-arma3-vanilla status
./alphagsm my-arma3-vanilla create arma3.vanilla
./alphagsm my-arma3-vanilla setup
./alphagsm my-arma3-vanilla doctor
./alphagsm my-arma3-vanilla start
./alphagsm my-arma3-vanilla status

This guide covers the arma3.vanilla module in AlphaGSM.

Status

arma3.vanilla is currently ENABLED (AUTH).

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

Requirements

  • screen
  • Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myvanilla create arma3.vanilla

Run setup:

alphagsm myvanilla setup

Start it:

alphagsm myvanilla start

Check it:

alphagsm myvanilla status

Stop it:

alphagsm myvanilla stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

  • the game port (default 27015)
  • the install directory

Useful Commands

alphagsm myvanilla update
alphagsm myvanilla backup

Notes

  • Module name: arma3.vanilla
  • Default port: 27015

Server variables

After create arma3.vanilla, 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

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 vanilla?

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

Which runtimes can run Namespaced Arma 3 vanilla?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Namespaced Arma 3 vanilla 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 vanilla?

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

How should I back up Namespaced Arma 3 vanilla?

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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