Dedicated server guide

Battlefield Vietnam

Manage bfvserver 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

15567/UDP, 15567/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-bfvserver create bfvserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-bfvserver setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-bfvserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-bfvserver status

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

Host process

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

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

This guide covers the bfvserver module in AlphaGSM.

bfvserver 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

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

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mybfvserve create bfvserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mybfvserve setup

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

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

Start it:

alphagsm mybfvserve start

Check it:

alphagsm mybfvserve status

Stop it:

alphagsm mybfvserve stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 15567)
the install directory
downloads and extracts the server archive when url is set

Suggested flow:

alphagsm mybfvserve create bfvserver
alphagsm mybfvserve set url https://example.invalid/bfv-dedicated.run
alphagsm mybfvserve setup -n 15567 /path/to/bfv
alphagsm mybfvserve start

Or, if you already have the server files:

alphagsm mybfvserve create bfvserver
alphagsm mybfvserve setup -n 15567 /path/to/bfv
## copy bfvietnam_lnxded and the rest of the server tree into /path/to/bfv/
alphagsm mybfvserve start

Useful Commands

alphagsm mybfvserve update
alphagsm mybfvserve backup
alphagsm mybfvserve set url https://example.invalid/bfv-dedicated.run

Notes

Module name: bfvserver
Default port: 15567

Server variables

After create bfvserver, 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: bfvietnam_lnxded
Location: <install_dir>/bfvietnam_lnxded
Engine: Custom

Server Configuration

Config file: See game module source
Template: See server-templates/bfvserver/ 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 Vietnam?

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 Vietnam?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Battlefield Vietnam use?

15567/UDP, 15567/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Battlefield Vietnam?

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

How should I back up Battlefield Vietnam?

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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