Alpha Game Server Manager

Dedicated server guide

DayZ Arma 2 Epoch

Manage dayzarma2epochserver with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Authentication required · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Build setup commands
Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

2302/UDP, 2302/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

Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

  1. Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
  2. Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-dayzarma2epochserver create dayzarma2epochserver
  3. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-dayzarma2epochserver setup
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-dayzarma2epochserver start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-dayzarma2epochserver status
./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-dayzarma2epochserver create dayzarma2epochserver
./alphagsm-docker my-dayzarma2epochserver setup
./alphagsm-docker my-dayzarma2epochserver start
./alphagsm-docker my-dayzarma2epochserver status

Host process

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

  1. Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-dayzarma2epochserver create dayzarma2epochserver
  2. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-dayzarma2epochserver setup
  3. Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-dayzarma2epochserver doctor
  4. Start the game server ./alphagsm my-dayzarma2epochserver start
  5. Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-dayzarma2epochserver status
./alphagsm my-dayzarma2epochserver create dayzarma2epochserver
./alphagsm my-dayzarma2epochserver setup
./alphagsm my-dayzarma2epochserver doctor
./alphagsm my-dayzarma2epochserver start
./alphagsm my-dayzarma2epochserver status

This guide covers the dayzarma2epochserver module in AlphaGSM.

Status

dayzarma2epochserver is currently ENABLED (AUTH).

Before setup, authenticate Steam or SteamCMD with an account entitled to Arma 2: Combined Operations dedicated server app 33935.

Requirements

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

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mydayzarma create dayzarma2epochserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mydayzarma setup

Start it:

alphagsm mydayzarma start

Check it:

alphagsm mydayzarma status

Stop it:

alphagsm mydayzarma stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

  • the game port (default 2302)
  • the install directory
  • SteamCMD downloads the server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm mydayzarma update
alphagsm mydayzarma backup

Notes

  • Module name: dayzarma2epochserver
  • Default port: 2302

Server variables

After create dayzarma2epochserver, 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: arma2oaserver
  • Location: <install_dir>/arma2oaserver
  • Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
  • SteamCMD App ID: 33935

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 DayZ Arma 2 Epoch?

Authentication required. Authentication is required before installation; follow the game guide for credentials, ownership and login prerequisites.

Which runtimes can run DayZ Arma 2 Epoch?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does DayZ Arma 2 Epoch use?

2302/UDP, 2302/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to DayZ Arma 2 Epoch?

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

How should I back up DayZ Arma 2 Epoch?

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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