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title: "Team Fortress 2"
url: "https://www.gameserverkings.com/knowledge-base/team-fortress-2/"
articles: 5
updated: "2026-08-19T13:29:34.997Z"
---

# Team Fortress 2

## Articles

- [Getting started with your Team Fortress 2 server](/knowledge-base/team-fortress-2/getting-started-with-your-team-fortress-2-server.md): Configure a clean tf/cfg/server.cfg, set up RCON, and apply the GSLT token required to list your server publicly on Valve's browser.
- [How to install SourceMod plugins for Team Fortress 2 (TF2)](/knowledge-base/team-fortress-2/sourcemod-plugins.md): Install MetaMod and SourceMod into tf/addons, verify your active build, grant admin access via SteamID, and install starter plugins.
- [How to use Custom Maps and setup FastDL for Team Fortress 2](/knowledge-base/team-fortress-2/maps-and-fastdl.md): Build your mapcycle.txt file, add custom map files, and configure sv_downloadurl fast downloads to prevent slow loading screens.
- [Team Fortress 2 Admin Commands: RCON & SourceMod List](/knowledge-base/team-fortress-2/admin-commands.md): Set rcon_password, moderate with kickid and banid, then run every SourceMod sm_ command — the full TF2 admin list with permission flags explained.
- [Team Fortress 2 Gamemodes](/knowledge-base/team-fortress-2/gamemodes.md): Configure server files for trade, jump, MGE, VSH, or DeathRun modes, including custom mapcycle edits and required game cvars.