Dedicated server guide

GROUND BRANCH

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

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

Build setup commands

Runtime familywine-proton

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Network bindings

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

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

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

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

This guide covers the groundbranchserver module in AlphaGSM.

groundbranchserver is currently PASSED on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The current GitHub integration lane still exercises both process and Docker runtime selection, and the validated Linux lifecycle stays aligned across both backends while local runs remain process-backed by default unless you opt into the Docker backend.

Requirements

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

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mygroundbr create groundbranchserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mygroundbr setup

Start it:

alphagsm mygroundbr start

Check it:

alphagsm mygroundbr status

Stop it:

alphagsm mygroundbr stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 27015)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm mygroundbr update
alphagsm mygroundbr backup

Notes

AlphaGSM uses the dedicated server's documented MultiHome=0.0.0.0, Port=, QueryPort=, and ?MaxPlayers= options. Both game and Steam query ports use UDP. Current SteamSockets builds under Proton do not expose a local A2S reply, so query, info, and readiness checks probe the configured game port. See the developer's server guide.
Module name: groundbranchserver
Default port: 27015

Server variables

After create groundbranchserver, 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
`bindaddress`	—	string	The IP address used for the game and Steam query listeners. Example: `0.0.0.0`.
`dir`	—	string	Install directory for the server.
`exe_name`	—	string	Server executable filename.
`maxplayers`	users	integer	The maximum number of players. Example: `16`.
`port`	gameport	integer	The game port for the server. Example: `7777`.
`queryport`	—	integer	The query port for the server. Example: `27015`.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: GroundBranch/Binaries/Win64/GroundBranchServer-Win64-Shipping.exe
Location: <install_dir>/GroundBranch/Binaries/Win64/GroundBranchServer-Win64-Shipping.exe
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 476400

Server Configuration

Config file: See game module source
Max players: 16
Template: See server-templates/groundbranchserver/ 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 GROUND BRANCH?

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

Which runtimes can run GROUND BRANCH?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process. This module declares the Wine/Proton compatibility family.

Which ports does GROUND BRANCH use?

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

Can I add mods to GROUND BRANCH?

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

How should I back up GROUND BRANCH?

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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