Apply a Startup change
- Stop the server between sessions. For a save-related change, make a backup first.
- Open Startup → Variables, enter a value accepted by the field and wait for it to save.
- Start the server and check the result in game. If startup stops, read the first Console error before making another change.
| Panel field | Purpose and accepted values |
|---|---|
| Server Name | The name players see when looking for the session. Use a distinctive name so it is easy to distinguish from other servers. Up to 64 characters. |
| Default Map | Selects the map loaded by this server. Use an exact installed map identifier supported by the game, including any required path. Up to 25 characters. |
| Max Players | Controls how many players the game accepts at once. This is a game setting; the hosting plan’s player estimate is a sizing suggestion. |
File settings and Startup overrides
Server Name and Server Password map to tf/cfg/server.cfg. RCON grants remote administration and must not be shared as the player password.
Related guides
Team Fortress 2 server not showing up or unable to connect · Change the starting map on a Team Fortress 2 server
Documentation
Server configuration reference
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