Dedicated server guide

Colony Survival

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

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

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

queryport/UDP, 27005/UDP, 27005/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

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.

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

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-colserver create colserver
./alphagsm-docker my-colserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-colserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-colserver 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.

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

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

This guide covers the colserver module in AlphaGSM.

colserver is currently PASSED on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The checked-in GitHub validation path for this server is Docker-first through the shared steamcmd-linux runtime, with generic udp query / info on the managed queryport.

Requirements

Docker for the validated Linux runtime path
SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mycolserve create colserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mycolserve setup

Start it:

alphagsm mycolserve start

Check it:

alphagsm mycolserve status

Stop it:

alphagsm mycolserve stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 27005)
the query port (queryport) one lower than the game port by default
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm mycolserve update
alphagsm mycolserve backup

Notes

Workshop activation is not currently advertised for this module. On 13 October 2026, anonymous server installation with SteamCMD app 748090 succeeded, but anonymous Workshop downloads using game app 366090 failed for Chisel (2904408335), Colony Commands (1923512334) and Area Builder (3708370627). Steam's Workshop diagnostics reported Missing decryption key for the first two items. The anonymous command in the community wiki therefore does not establish a working current content path. This does not change the validated baseline server installation or hosting support.

Module name: colserver
Validated Linux path: Docker steamcmd-linux runtime
Default game port: 27005
Default query port: 27004

Server variables

After create colserver, 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: ColonyServer.x86_64
Location: <install_dir>/ColonyServer.x86_64
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 748090

Server Configuration

Config files: server.config.json
Max players: 16
Template: See server-templates/colserver/ if available
Health surface: generic udp on the managed queryport

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 Colony Survival?

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

Which runtimes can run Colony Survival?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Colony Survival use?

queryport/UDP, 27005/UDP, 27005/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Colony Survival?

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

How should I back up Colony Survival?

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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