Dedicated server guide

Conan Exiles

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

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

Anonymous Workshop Process and Docker load passed for public dedicated-server content. Mod installation explains add, apply, and cleanup.

Build setup commands

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

Default game port: 7777. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Mods and plugins

For Workshop content, use the setup builder with an actual game-compatible item ID; review supported content types in the guide. Anonymous Steam Workshop content for this module passed both process and Docker load. After setup, record an item with mod add workshop using a numeric ID or Steam Workshop URL, then run mod apply.

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-conanexiles create conanexiles
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-conanexiles setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-conanexiles start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-conanexiles status

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

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

This guide covers the conanexiles module in AlphaGSM.

Status: enabled on native Linux; replacement CI validation is pending.

Requirements

Docker if you want the shared steamcmd-linux runtime path
SteamCMD access for app 443030 (anonymous download works)
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myconan create conanexiles

Run setup:

alphagsm myconan setup

Start it:

alphagsm myconan start

Check it:

alphagsm myconan status
alphagsm myconan query
alphagsm myconan info

Stop it:

alphagsm myconan stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the main game port, default 7777/udp
the dedicated query port, default 27015/udp
the install directory
the official native Linux dedicated-server payload
Conan's hardcoded pinger port at the game port plus one

Config Files

AlphaGSM manages the normal Conan Exiles server config layout under:

<install_dir>/ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Engine.ini
<install_dir>/ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini
<install_dir>/ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/ServerSettings.ini

Checked-in starter templates live under docs/server-templates/conanexiles/.

AlphaGSM keeps these values aligned automatically:

port -> Engine.ini [URL] Port
queryport -> Engine.ini [OnlineSubsystemNull] GameServerQueryPort
servername -> Engine.ini [OnlineSubsystem] ServerName
maxplayers -> Game.ini [/Script/Engine.GameSession] MaxPlayers

When upgrading an existing Wine-based installation, AlphaGSM copies missing settings from the old WindowsServer directory and renames the legacy Saved/Game.db database to the lowercase filename expected by Linux. Existing native files always win.

Runtime Contract

Preferred executable: ConanSandbox/Binaries/Linux/ConanSandboxServer-Linux-Shipping
Container family: steamcmd-linux
Docker runs the native server as the invoking host user because the binary refuses root privileges
Query surface: A2S on the managed queryport
Default map: ConanSandbox

The game port also exposes gameplay traffic on port, and Conan keeps a hardcoded pinger on port + 1.

Useful Commands

alphagsm myconan set queryport 27015
alphagsm myconan set servername "AlphaGSM Conan"
alphagsm myconan set maxplayers 16
alphagsm myconan update
alphagsm myconan backup

Server variables

After create conanexiles, 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.
`map`	gamemap, startmap, level, worldname	string	The map to load when the Conan Exiles server starts.
`maxplayers`	users	integer	The maximum number of players.
`port`	gameport	integer	The main Conan Exiles game port.
`queryport`	—	integer	The Conan Exiles dedicated query port.
`servername`	hostname, name	string	The advertised Conan Exiles server name.

Workshop mods

Ordered native PAK staging uses anonymous SteamCMD. Process and branch-local Docker validation passed on 2026-10-13 with the Storage Reach Expanded fixture: native PAK mounting, Blueprint mod execution, real A2S health, owned cleanup and a fresh restart proving deactivation. Both stop paths used the existing timeout and kill fallback; graceful saving remains unverified.

alphagsm myserver mod add workshop https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3733835102
alphagsm myserver mod add workshop-collection COLLECTION_ID
alphagsm myserver mod apply
alphagsm myserver start

AlphaGSM validates items against game AppID 440900, downloads anonymously, and publishes PAKs under ConanSandbox/Mods/<item-id>/. Desired items retain their load order in ConanSandbox/Mods/modlist.txt. Existing operator entries remain present. mod remove workshop ID_OR_URL followed by mod apply removes the selected owned files; mod cleanup clears all desired Workshop items. Externally edited owned files block replacement or cleanup. Conan may extract native cache files from the published PAK. AlphaGSM leaves those game-generated caches in place; removing the modlist entry deactivates the mod at the next start.

The Storage Reach Expanded fixture targets Conan Exiles Enhanced. Legacy and Enhanced mods are different payloads; choose mods matching your installed server. The official launcher documentation describes ordered PAK lists and native LogModManager mounting evidence. Downloads and a written modlist alone do not establish a successful engine load.

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 Conan Exiles?

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

Which runtimes can run Conan Exiles?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Conan Exiles use?

Default game port: 7777. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Can I add mods to Conan Exiles?

How should I back up Conan Exiles?

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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