Dedicated server guide

Soldat

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

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

Build setup commands

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

Default game port: 23073. 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-solserver create solserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-solserver setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-solserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-solserver status

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

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

This guide covers the solserver module in AlphaGSM.

solserver is currently PASSED in the checked-in support tracker on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. The current GitHub integration lane validates both process and Docker runtimes for this module, while local runs remain process-backed by default unless you opt into the Docker backend. The current launch and native query corrections await replacement CI validation.

Requirements

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

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mysolserve create solserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mysolserve setup

Start it:

alphagsm mysolserve start

Check it:

alphagsm mysolserve status

Stop it:

alphagsm mysolserve stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 23073)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files
soldat.ini receives the managed port, player limit, and server name. Logging and downloads are enabled for the native public gamestat.txt query.

Useful Commands

alphagsm mysolserve update
alphagsm mysolserve backup

Notes

Module name: solserver
Default port: 23073
query and info use the classic Soldat status service on TCP game port + 10 (default 23083). Docker publishes it alongside the game port and runs as the invoking user, because Soldat exits when launched as root.
Native status queries require a complete, valid response; a TCP connection alone does not establish readiness. See the query client requirements.

Server variables

After create solserver, 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: soldatserver
Location: <install_dir>/soldatserver
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 638500

Server Configuration

Config file: soldat.ini (existing Soldat.ini/SOLDAT.INI is also recognized)
Max players: 16
Template: See server-templates/solserver/ 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 Soldat?

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

Which runtimes can run Soldat?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Soldat use?

Default game port: 23073. Protocols and additional port values are unknown; review the game guide.

Can I add mods to Soldat?

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

How should I back up Soldat?

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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