Alpha Game Server Manager

Dedicated server guide

Arma 3 Altis Life

Manage arma3altislifeserver 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-arma3altislifeserver create arma3altislifeserver
  3. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-arma3altislifeserver setup
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-arma3altislifeserver start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-arma3altislifeserver status
./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3altislifeserver create arma3altislifeserver
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3altislifeserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3altislifeserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-arma3altislifeserver 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-arma3altislifeserver create arma3altislifeserver
  2. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-arma3altislifeserver setup
  3. Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-arma3altislifeserver doctor
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm my-arma3altislifeserver start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-arma3altislifeserver status
./alphagsm my-arma3altislifeserver create arma3altislifeserver
./alphagsm my-arma3altislifeserver setup
./alphagsm my-arma3altislifeserver doctor
./alphagsm my-arma3altislifeserver start
./alphagsm my-arma3altislifeserver status

This guide covers the arma3altislifeserver module in AlphaGSM.

Status

arma3altislifeserver is currently ENABLED (AUTH).

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

Requirements

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

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myarma3alt create arma3altislifeserver

Run setup:

alphagsm myarma3alt setup

Start it:

alphagsm myarma3alt start

Check it:

alphagsm myarma3alt status

Stop it:

alphagsm myarma3alt stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

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

Useful Commands

alphagsm myarma3alt update
alphagsm myarma3alt backup

Notes

  • Module name: arma3altislifeserver
  • Default port: 2302

Server variables

After create arma3altislifeserver, 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: arma3server_x64
  • Location: <install_dir>/arma3server_x64
  • Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
  • SteamCMD App ID: 233780

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 3 Altis Life?

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

Which runtimes can run Arma 3 Altis Life?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Arma 3 Altis Life 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 3 Altis Life?

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

How should I back up Arma 3 Altis Life?

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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