How To Edit TF2 Server Config Files
In this guide you will learn how to edit the different Team Fortress 2 server config files such as server.cfg, mapcycle.txt and exactly what each one is for.
Main Configs in TF2
By default, the configuration files listed below will control 99% of the things you need to do on your server. Here is an overview of each file and what commands/convars should go where. You can edit these files by going to Management > File Manager.
server.cfg
Default location: /tf/cfg/server.cfg
The server.cfg file is the main configuration file of your tf server, this is where you add custom commands which can control things such as, round timers, map timers and much more.
Here are some examples of common settings:
- mp_timelimit - Time before map rotation.
- mp_maxrounds - Maximum rounds before map change.
- mp_roundtime - Sets round time.
If you’re looking for an in-depth list of Team Fortress 2 server commands, check out this website.
mapcycle.txt
Default location: /tf/cfg/mapcycle.txt
The mapcycle file is where you edit your tf server map rotation, ensure that any map added has already been uploaded to the tf/maps folder on your server.
By default this file won’t be created, instead you will have templates. The default template is mapcycle_default.txt, to enable a custom mapcycle create a file named mapcycle.txt and add your desired maps.
Default Contents
- cp_gravelpit
- cp_dustbowl
- cp_granary
- cp_well
- ctf_2fort
- tc_hydro
- ctf_well
- cp_badlands
- pl_goldrush
- cp_fastlane
- ctf_turbine
- pl_badwater
- cp_steel
- cp_egypt_final
- cp_junction_final
- plr_pipeline
- pl_hoodoo_final
- koth_sawmill
- koth_nucleus
- koth_viaduct
- ctf_sawmill
- cp_yukon_final
- koth_harvest_final
- ctf_doublecross
- cp_gorge
- cp_freight_final1
- pl_upward
- plr_hightower
- pl_thundermountain
- cp_coldfront
- cp_mountainlab
- cp_degrootkeep
- cp_5gorge
- pl_frontier_final
- plr_nightfall_final
- koth_lakeside_final
- koth_badlands
- pl_barnblitz
- cp_gullywash_final1
- cp_foundry
- sd_doomsday
- koth_king
- cp_process_final
- cp_standin_final
- cp_snakewater_final1
- cp_sunshine
- cp_metalworks
- pl_swiftwater_final1
Plugin Config Files
Default location: /tf/addons/sourcemod/configs
If you’re using TF2 plugins such as Sourcemod, each plugin you install should generate a config file inside the Sourcemod plugin folder.