Dedicated server guide

Dystopia

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

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

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP, clientport/UDP, sourcetvport/UDP. 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.

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

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

Host process

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

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

This guide covers the dysserver module in AlphaGSM.

dysserver is currently ENABLED (AUTH) on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The current GitHub integration lane still exercises both process and Docker runtime selection around that provider-managed authentication prerequisite, while local runs remain process-backed by default unless you opt into the Docker backend.

Requirements

authenticated Steam or SteamCMD access to the Dystopia Beta Dedicated Server tool (app 17595)
SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mydysserve create dysserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mydysserve setup

Start it:

alphagsm mydysserve start

Check it:

alphagsm mydysserve status

Stop it:

alphagsm mydysserve stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 27015)
the install directory
the executable name
SteamCMD downloads the auth-gated beta dedicated server files
default configuration and backup settings

Useful Commands

alphagsm mydysserve update
alphagsm mydysserve backup

Notes

Module name: dysserver
Default port: 27015

Server variables

After create dysserver, 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
`map`	gamemap, startmap, level, worldname	string	The currently selected map or level. Example: `dys_broadcast`.
`maxplayers`	users	integer	Maximum number of player slots. Example: `16`.
`port`	gameport	integer	The primary game port. Example: `27015`.
`rconpassword`	rconpass, querypassword, query_administrator_password	string	Remote console password for administrative access. Stored as a secret.
`servername`	hostname, name	string	The server's public name shown to players. Example: `AlphaGSM Dystopia`.
`serverpassword`	sv_password, password	string	Password required for players to join the server. Stored as a secret.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: srcds_run.sh
Location: <install_dir>/srcds_run.sh
Engine: Source
SteamCMD App ID: 17595

Current support status: ENABLED (AUTH). The historical Dystopia Linux server guide points to the Previous beta lane, and fresh 2026-06-02 SteamCMD probes show that this supported beta-dedicated path now maps to app 17595, which returns No subscription on anonymous SteamCMD. AlphaGSM therefore treats dysserver as an auth-backed supported server instead of a generic runtime failure.

If you only use the older anonymous app 17585 path, AlphaGSM can still stage full content, but current Docker-backed Source repros show the legacy 32-bit server binary exiting immediately before A2S readiness. The supported route is to authenticate Steam or SteamCMD for app 17595.

Server Configuration

Config file: dystopia/cfg/server.cfg
Key settings:
- hostname — Server name
- sv_maxrate — Max network rate
- rcon_password — Remote console password
Default port: 27015
Default map: dys_broadcast
Max players: 16
Ports:
- Game port: 27015 (UDP)
- Client port: 27005 (UDP)
- SourceTV port: 27020 (UDP)
Template: See server-templates/dysserver/

Maps and Mods

Map directory: dystopia/maps/
Mod directory: dystopia/addons/
Workshop support: No
Mod notes: AlphaGSM now supports manifest, direct archive url, gamebanana, and moddb addon sources for this server through the shared Source addon flow. The built-in manifest currently includes metamod and sourcemod. mod cleanup removes only AlphaGSM-tracked addon files and keeps cache/state under .alphagsm/mods/dystopia/.
Map install: Copy .bsp files into dystopia/maps/ and add to dystopia/cfg/mapcycle.txt.
Mod install: Copy addon folders into dystopia/addons/.

Configuration templates

Reference files from this source revision. Review paths, passwords and game-specific settings before use.

server.cfg

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 Dystopia?

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

Which runtimes can run Dystopia?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Dystopia use?

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP, clientport/UDP, sourcetvport/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Dystopia?

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

How should I back up Dystopia?

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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