Alpha Game Server Manager

Dedicated server guide

Team Fortress 2

Manage teamfortress2 with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

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

Anonymous Workshop Process and Docker load passed for public dedicated-server content. Mod installation explains add, apply, and cleanup.

Build setup commands
Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP, 27016/UDP, 27020/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Mods and plugins

Declared curated families: metamod, prophunt, sourcemod. The optional sourcemod example installs its dependencies and applies the mod plan before launch. For Workshop content, use the setup builder with an actual game-compatible item ID; review supported content types in the guide. Anonymous Steam Workshop content for this module passed both process and Docker load. After setup, record an item with mod add workshop using a numeric ID or Steam Workshop URL, then run mod apply. Select a validated multiplayer map with set map workshop/ITEM_ID. Cosmetic uploads are rejected.

Backup hook

Backup hook support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide for backup and restore procedures.

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. Optional curated example: sourcemod. Omit all optional mod steps for a base server.

  1. Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
  2. Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 create teamfortress2
  3. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 setup
  4. Optional: add metamod # Optional curated mod: sourcemod; add metamod ./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 mod add manifest metamod
  5. Optional: add sourcemod # Optional curated mod: sourcemod; add sourcemod ./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 mod add manifest sourcemod
  6. Optional: apply the mod plan # Optional: apply the mod plan ./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 mod apply
  7. Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 start
  8. Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 status
./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 create teamfortress2
./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 setup
# Optional curated mod: sourcemod; add metamod
./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 mod add manifest metamod
# Optional curated mod: sourcemod; add sourcemod
./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 mod add manifest sourcemod
# Optional: apply the mod plan
./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 mod apply
./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 start
./alphagsm-docker my-teamfortress2 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. Optional curated example: sourcemod. Omit all optional mod steps for a base server.

  1. Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 create teamfortress2
  2. Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 setup
  3. Optional: add metamod # Optional curated mod: sourcemod; add metamod ./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 mod add manifest metamod
  4. Optional: add sourcemod # Optional curated mod: sourcemod; add sourcemod ./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 mod add manifest sourcemod
  5. Optional: apply the mod plan # Optional: apply the mod plan ./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 mod apply
  6. Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 doctor
  7. Start the game server ./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 start
  8. Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 status
./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 create teamfortress2
./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 setup
# Optional curated mod: sourcemod; add metamod
./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 mod add manifest metamod
# Optional curated mod: sourcemod; add sourcemod
./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 mod add manifest sourcemod
# Optional: apply the mod plan
./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 mod apply
./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 doctor
./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 start
./alphagsm my-teamfortress2 status

tf2 is an alias for teamfortress2.

This alias points at the PASSED Team Fortress 2 server path on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline.

alphagsm myserver create tf2

See the teamfortress2 guide for full details.

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 Team Fortress 2?

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

Which runtimes can run Team Fortress 2?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Team Fortress 2 use?

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP, 27016/UDP, 27020/UDP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Team Fortress 2?

Declared curated families: metamod, prophunt, sourcemod. The optional sourcemod example installs its dependencies and applies the mod plan before launch. For Workshop content, use the setup builder with an actual game-compatible item ID; review supported content types in the guide. Anonymous Steam Workshop content for this module passed both process and Docker load. After setup, record an item with mod add workshop using a numeric ID or Steam Workshop URL, then run mod apply. Select a validated multiplayer map with set map workshop/ITEM_ID. Cosmetic uploads are rejected.

How should I back up Team Fortress 2?

Backup hook support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide for backup and restore procedures.

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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