Dedicated server guide

Identity

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

Operator-provided prerequisites required · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

7777/UDP, 7777/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

Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

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

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

Host process

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

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

This guide covers the identityserver module in AlphaGSM.

identityserver is currently ENABLED (BYO) on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The current GitHub integration lane still exercises both process and Docker runtime selection around that archive-or-staged-tree prerequisite, while local runs remain process-backed by default unless you opt into the Docker backend.

Requirements

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either a direct Identity server archive URL or a pre-staged Identity server tree
Python packages from requirements.txt

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm myidentity create identityserver

Run setup:

alphagsm myidentity setup

identityserver is supported in ENABLED (BYO) mode. Before setup or start, either:

set url to a direct Identity server archive, or
stage IdentityServer.x86_64 and the rest of the Identity server files inside your chosen <install_dir>/

Start it:

alphagsm myidentity start

Check it:

alphagsm myidentity status

Stop it:

alphagsm myidentity stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 7777)
the install directory
downloads and extracts the server archive when url is set

Suggested flow:

alphagsm myidentity create identityserver
alphagsm myidentity set url https://example.invalid/identity-server.zip
alphagsm myidentity setup -n 7777 /path/to/identityserver
alphagsm myidentity start

Or, if you already have the server files:

alphagsm myidentity create identityserver
alphagsm myidentity setup -n 7777 /path/to/identityserver
## copy IdentityServer.x86_64 and the rest of the server tree into /path/to/identityserver/
alphagsm myidentity start

Useful Commands

alphagsm myidentity update
alphagsm myidentity backup
alphagsm myidentity set url https://example.invalid/identity-server.zip

Notes

Module name: identityserver
Default port: 7777

Server variables

After create identityserver, 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: IdentityServer.x86_64
Location: <install_dir>/IdentityServer.x86_64
Engine: Custom

Server Configuration

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

Maps and Mods

Map directory: Check game documentation
Mod directory: Check game documentation
Workshop support: No

BYO file helper

Inspect this game's required files, source instructions and destinations with alphagsm <server-name> assets requirements; check the declared files with alphagsm <server-name> assets check. File checks do not establish game readiness. This helper checks known sentinels only and directs you to stage the complete compatible distribution manually; managed import is unavailable for this recipe. See BYO files and private SteamCMD acquisition.

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 Identity?

Operator-provided prerequisites required. Operator-provided game files, runtime or other prerequisites are required; follow the game guide before setup.

Which runtimes can run Identity?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Identity use?

7777/UDP, 7777/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Identity?

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

How should I back up Identity?

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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