Dedicated server guide

Wurm Unlimited

Manage wurmserver 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

queryport/UDP, queryport/TCP, internalport/UDP, internalport/TCP, rmiport/TCP, 3724/UDP, 3724/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

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

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

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

This guide covers the wurmserver module in AlphaGSM.

wurmserver 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 mywurmserv create wurmserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mywurmserv setup

Start it:

alphagsm mywurmserv start

Check it:

alphagsm mywurmserv status

Stop it:

alphagsm mywurmserv stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 3724)
the world folder to auto-start in headless mode (default Adventure)
the install directory
SteamCMD downloads the server files

Useful Commands

alphagsm mywurmserv update
alphagsm mywurmserv backup

Notes

Module name: wurmserver
Default port: 3724
Valid game port range: 1-32767
Default Steam query port: 27016
Default RMI ports: 7220 and 7221
AlphaGSM starts Wurm with WurmServerLauncher start=<world> so it skips the interactive setup GUI
During install AlphaGSM copies linux64/steamclient.so into nativelibs/ because the headless launcher expects a local Steam client library
During install AlphaGSM seeds root-level Adventure and Creative world folders from dist/ on fresh SteamCMD installs
AlphaGSM query and info use generic TCP reachability on the game port

Server variables

After create wurmserver, 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: WurmServerLauncher
Location: <install_dir>/WurmServerLauncher
Engine: Custom (SteamCMD)
SteamCMD App ID: 402370
Headless launch: ./WurmServerLauncher start=Adventure ip=127.0.0.1 externalport=<port> queryport=<queryport> rmiregport=<internalport> rmiport=<rmiport>

Server Configuration

Config file: See game module source
Template: See server-templates/wurmserver/ 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 Wurm Unlimited?

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

Which runtimes can run Wurm Unlimited?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Wurm Unlimited use?

Can I add mods to Wurm Unlimited?

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

How should I back up Wurm Unlimited?

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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