Dedicated server guide

Eco

Manage ecoserver 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

3000/UDP, 3000/TCP, webport/TCP, rconport/TCP, steamport/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

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

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

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

This guide covers the ecoserver module in AlphaGSM.

Status: PASSED on 2026-05-29 via the shared steamcmd-linux Docker runtime. GitHub CI keeps one Docker-default lifecycle because a stock Ubuntu 24.04 process host without libgdiplus correctly fails the runtime preflight.

Requirements

docker for the validated Linux runtime path
For local process launches on Linux, install libgdiplus plus the usual SteamCMD runtime libraries (lib32gcc-s1, lib32stdc++6)
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myecoserve create ecoserver

Run setup:

alphagsm myecoserve setup

Start it:

alphagsm myecoserve start

Check it:

alphagsm myecoserve status

Stop it:

alphagsm myecoserve stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 3000)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files
AlphaGSM writes Configs/Network.eco so the managed main port stays in sync with Eco's derived web, RCON, and Steam side ports

Useful Commands

alphagsm myecoserve update
alphagsm myecoserve backup

Notes

Module name: ecoserver
Default port: 3000
AlphaGSM launches Eco in -offline mode for anonymous SteamCMD installs
query, info, and info --json use Eco's live generic tcp surface on the managed main port
The current validated stop path may fall back to AlphaGSM's built-in forced kill after the normal grace period if Eco ignores the generic console shutdown command

Server variables

After create ecoserver, 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: EcoServer
Location: <install_dir>/EcoServer
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 739590

Server Configuration

Config file: See game module source
Template: See server-templates/ecoserver/ if available

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 Eco?

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

Which runtimes can run Eco?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Eco use?

3000/UDP, 3000/TCP, webport/TCP, rconport/TCP, steamport/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Eco?

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

How should I back up Eco?

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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