The direct-connect address; AMP builds its connect link from the query port, which is easily mistaken for the main port
#ports#connect
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Native Linux
Firewall rules · The Front
Open-world survival crafting and sieges · Survival / Crafting / Multiplayer siege
Player tools indexed: 5
Admin consoles: 8
5001/5002/27015 over UDP; 5003 over TCP and not opened by default (an unauthenticated remote-admin port)
Player tools (5)
Instant interactive calculations and recipe plannersFive branches: not listed, unjoinable, shut down remotely, config ignored, world lost after a map change
#triage#logs
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None of the four upstream sources publishes a hardware spec; the only sourced performance figure is GameMaxFrameRate=35
#hardware#upstream
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All three appids publish zero branches; the news is a weekly maintenance notice with no version number
#version#branch
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A player-side reading of the 128 keys (57 in the GM ratio family), documented by the community help file (grade C)
#ratios#switches
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Server admin and config generation (8)
Config files, startup scripts and command wizards for running a serverThree player-cap readings (40/40/24) plus the two queue keys side by side; no hardware spec; no per-player MB formula
#players#queue
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Four ports across five readings (WindowsGSM uses a completely different 27047/27048)
#ports#instances
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5001/5002/27015 over UDP; 5003 over TCP and not opened by default (an unauthenticated remote-admin port)
#firewall#rules
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A different appid per platform (2612550 / 2334200) plus the Steamworks SDK component 1007
#install#appid
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Four forms side by side: AMP, LinuxGSM, the community script (with ?udrs=eos|steam) and WindowsGSM (with performance flags)
#startup#forms
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136 key slots (128 ini keys plus 8 command-line only), one section, with the + prefix form switchable
#config#keys
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serveradmins takes 17-digit SteamIDs; the three anticheat switches all have different names
#admins#anticheat
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Four keys on one screen; a non-empty ClearSeverTime raises a red warning because it wipes all server data
#backup#wipe
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The Front Ports & Protocols
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 5001 | UDP | The main game port. AMP, LinuxGSM (port="5001") and the community config (+Port=5001) all agree, and the community help file warns verbatim that only ONE server runs on each port number. |
| 5002 | UDP | The lobby beacon port (AMP verbatim: lobby beacon traffic). It has a different job from the game port, so opening only the game port leaves players connected but unable to reach the lobby. |
| 5003 | TCP | TCP 5003 may expose remote administration without password protection; do not forward it publicly. |
| 27015 | UDP | The Steam query port. gamedig records port_query 27015 with protocol valve, and the community help gives the usable range verbatim as 27015-27050 with a caution for non-professionals. Note that AMP builds its connect link from exactly this port ($SteamQueryPort), which is why many people mistake 27015 for the server port. |
FAQ
- Which The Front server-admin tools are available?
- We list 8 tools for The Front: Capacity and player budget, Port matrix, Firewall rules, Install script, Startup arguments, ServerConfig generator, Admins and anticheat, Backup and wipe. All of them run straight in your browser.
- Which ports does The Front need open?
- The Front defaults to 5001/UDP, 5002/UDP, 5003/TCP, 27015/UDP. Use the actual instance configuration and allow only the listed protocols and ports. Check the host firewall, router forwarding and game visibility settings.
- How do I install a dedicated The Front server?
- Install it with SteamCMD — the dedicated server app id for The Front is 2334200, so +app_update 2334200 validate downloads or updates it. Config files usually live at TheFrontManager/ServerConfig_AMP.ini, -ConfigServerName="AMP", TheFrontManager/ServerConfig_AMP.ini (fetched).
- Do these tools cost anything or need installing?
- No. Everything runs in the page: no install, no sign-up, no cost. Enter your values and the result appears instantly, and you can copy the generated configs and commands with one click.