Dedicated server guide

Survive the Nights

Manage stnserver 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

8888/UDP, queryport/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-stnserver create stnserver
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-stnserver setup
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-stnserver start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-stnserver status

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

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

This guide covers the stnserver module in AlphaGSM.

stnserver 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.

Requirements

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

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mystnserve create stnserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mystnserve setup

Start it:

alphagsm mystnserve start

Check it:

alphagsm mystnserve status

Stop it:

alphagsm mystnserve stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 8888)
a separate Steam query port (game port + 1 unless explicitly set)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files
AlphaGSM copies missing files from the server's shipped Config_Template tree into Config and preserves files already edited by the operator

Useful Commands

alphagsm mystnserve update
alphagsm mystnserve backup
alphagsm mystnserve set port 9999

set port and set queryport rewrite Config/ServerConfig.txt immediately through the schema-backed config-sync path. The shared alias layer also accepts gameport for this module.

Notes

Module name: stnserver
Default port: 8888

Server variables

After create stnserver, 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
`port`	gameport	integer	The game port for the Survive the Nights server.
`queryport`	—	integer	The separate Steam query port for the Survive the Nights server.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: Server_Linux_x64
Location: <install_dir>/Server_Linux_x64
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 1502300

Server Configuration

Config file: Config/ServerConfig.txt
Template: See server-templates/stnserver/ if available
Schema-backed sync: AlphaGSM keeps ServerPort= aligned with set port and QueryPort= aligned with set queryport
First setup: required files such as TpPresets.json, user permissions, and StreamLabs defaults are seeded from the installed server payload

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.

ServerConfig.txt

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 Survive the Nights?

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

Which runtimes can run Survive the Nights?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Survive the Nights use?

8888/UDP, queryport/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Survive the Nights?

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

How should I back up Survive the Nights?

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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