Dedicated server guide

Battlefield 1942

Manage bf1942server with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Operator-provided prerequisites required · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

14567/UDP, 14567/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

Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-bf1942server create bf1942server
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-bf1942server setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-bf1942server start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-bf1942server status

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-bf1942server create bf1942server
./alphagsm-docker my-bf1942server setup
./alphagsm-docker my-bf1942server start
./alphagsm-docker my-bf1942server status

Host process

Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-bf1942server create bf1942server
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-bf1942server setup
Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-bf1942server doctor
Start the game server ./alphagsm my-bf1942server start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-bf1942server status

./alphagsm my-bf1942server create bf1942server
./alphagsm my-bf1942server setup
./alphagsm my-bf1942server doctor
./alphagsm my-bf1942server start
./alphagsm my-bf1942server status

This guide covers the bf1942server module in AlphaGSM.

bf1942server is currently ENABLED (BYO) on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The current GitHub integration lane still exercises both process and Docker runtime selection around that archive-or-staged-tree prerequisite, while local runs remain process-backed by default unless you opt into the Docker backend.

Requirements

screen
either a direct Battlefield 1942 dedicated-server archive URL or a pre-staged Battlefield 1942 Linux dedicated server tree
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mybf1942se create bf1942server

Run setup:

alphagsm mybf1942se setup

bf1942server is supported in ENABLED (BYO) mode. Before setup or start, either:

set url to a working Battlefield 1942 dedicated-server archive, or
stage bf1942_lnxded and the rest of the Battlefield 1942 server files inside your chosen <install_dir>/

Start it:

alphagsm mybf1942se start

Check it:

alphagsm mybf1942se status

Stop it:

alphagsm mybf1942se stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 1942)
the install directory
downloads and extracts the server archive when url is set

Suggested flow:

alphagsm mybf1942se create bf1942server
alphagsm mybf1942se set url https://example.invalid/bf1942-dedicated.tar.gz
alphagsm mybf1942se setup -n 1942 /path/to/bf1942
alphagsm mybf1942se start

Or, if you already have the server files:

alphagsm mybf1942se create bf1942server
alphagsm mybf1942se setup -n 1942 /path/to/bf1942
## copy bf1942_lnxded and the rest of the server tree into /path/to/bf1942/
alphagsm mybf1942se start

Useful Commands

alphagsm mybf1942se update
alphagsm mybf1942se backup
alphagsm mybf1942se set url https://example.invalid/bf1942-dedicated.tar.gz

Notes

Module name: bf1942server
Default port: 1942

Server variables

After create bf1942server, inspect or change these with set:

alphagsm myserver set --list
alphagsm myserver set KEY --describe
alphagsm myserver set KEY VALUE

This module does not declare schema-backed keys. set --list after create is still the live source of truth.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: bf1942_lnxded
Location: <install_dir>/bf1942_lnxded
Engine: Custom

Server Configuration

Config file: See game module source
Template: See server-templates/bf1942server/ if available

Maps and Mods

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

BYO file helper

Inspect this game's required files, source instructions and destinations with alphagsm <server-name> assets requirements; check the declared files with alphagsm <server-name> assets check. File checks do not establish game readiness. This helper checks known sentinels only and directs you to stage the complete compatible distribution manually; managed import is unavailable for this recipe. See BYO files and private SteamCMD acquisition.

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 Battlefield 1942?

Operator-provided prerequisites required. Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

Which runtimes can run Battlefield 1942?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Battlefield 1942 use?

14567/UDP, 14567/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Battlefield 1942?

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

How should I back up Battlefield 1942?

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.

All game guides