steamcmd
TLDR
Start interactive mode
$ steamcmd
Login anonymously$ steamcmd +login anonymous
Install game server$ steamcmd +login anonymous +app_update [740] +quit
Install to directory$ steamcmd +force_install_dir [/path/to/server] +login anonymous +app_update [740] +quit
Validate installation$ steamcmd +login anonymous +app_update [740] validate +quit
Login with credentials$ steamcmd +login [username] [password]
SYNOPSIS
steamcmd [+command]...
DESCRIPTION
steamcmd is Steam's command-line client. It manages dedicated game servers.
Anonymous login works for many servers. Some require Steam account ownership.
App IDs identify games and servers. Different from store IDs sometimes.
Batch mode chains commands with +. Each + starts a new command.
Validation checks file integrity. Repairs corrupted installations.
PARAMETERS
+login USER [PASS]
Login to Steam.+app_update APPID
Install/update app.+force_install_dir PATH
Installation directory.+quit
Exit after commands.+validate
Verify files.+app_info_print APPID
Show app info.+workshop_download_item APPID ITEMID
Download workshop item.
COMMON APP IDS
740 - Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
232250 - Team Fortress 2
258550 - Rust
376030 - ARK
CAVEATS
Some apps require game ownership. Downloads can be large. SteamGuard may require codes.
HISTORY
SteamCMD was released by Valve for headless server management. It enables automated game server deployment without the full Steam client.
