Alpha Game Server Manager

Dedicated server guide

Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Manage blackops3server with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Recorded lifecycle pass · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Build setup commands
Runtime familywine-proton

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Network bindings

Default game port: 27015. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

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

Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

  1. Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
  2. Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-blackops3server create blackops3server
  3. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-blackops3server setup
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-blackops3server start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-blackops3server status
./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-blackops3server create blackops3server
./alphagsm-docker my-blackops3server setup
./alphagsm-docker my-blackops3server start
./alphagsm-docker my-blackops3server status

Host process

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

  1. Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-blackops3server create blackops3server
  2. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-blackops3server setup
  3. Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-blackops3server doctor
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm my-blackops3server start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-blackops3server status
./alphagsm my-blackops3server create blackops3server
./alphagsm my-blackops3server setup
./alphagsm my-blackops3server doctor
./alphagsm my-blackops3server start
./alphagsm my-blackops3server status

This guide covers the blackops3server module in AlphaGSM.

blackops3server is currently PASSED on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. GitHub validates the Windows server through the shared wine-proton Docker runtime in the heavy test partition.

Requirements

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

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myblackops create blackops3server

Run setup:

alphagsm myblackops setup

Start it:

alphagsm myblackops start

Check it:

alphagsm myblackops status

Stop it:

alphagsm myblackops stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

  • the game port (default 27015)
  • a consecutive managed three-port group mapped to container ports 27015, 27016, and 27017
  • the install directory
  • SteamCMD downloads the server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm myblackops update
alphagsm myblackops backup

Notes

  • Module name: blackops3server
  • Default port: 27015
  • The launch follows the shipped unranked-server command without an ineffective custom -port switch.
  • Readiness combines CreateDedicatedModsLobby: ready! with AlphaGSM generic UDP query / info on the managed base port.
  • The active Docker smoke and integration correction is pending replacement CI.

Server variables

After create blackops3server, 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
dir — string Install directory for the server.
exe_name — string Server executable filename.
maxplayers users integer The maximum number of players. Example: 18.
port gameport integer The game port for the server. Example: 27015.

Developer Notes

Run File

  • Executable: UnrankedServer/BlackOps3_UnrankedDedicatedServer.exe
  • Location: <install_dir>/UnrankedServer/BlackOps3_UnrankedDedicatedServer.exe
  • Engine: Windows dedicated server through Wine/Proton
  • SteamCMD App ID: 545990

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 Call of Duty: Black Ops III?

Recorded lifecycle pass. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Which runtimes can run Call of Duty: Black Ops III?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Which ports does Call of Duty: Black Ops III use?

Default game port: 27015. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Can I add mods to Call of Duty: Black Ops III?

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

How should I back up Call of Duty: Black Ops III?

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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