# Team Fortress 2 Server Documentation (/docs/team-fortress-2)



import { Rocket, Settings, Globe, Wrench, Shield, Puzzle, Gauge, AlertTriangle } from "lucide-react";

Everything you need to manage your Team Fortress 2 dedicated server. From creating your GSLT to installing plugins, these guides cover it all.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Join your TF2 server using the console or Steam browser." href="/docs/team-fortress-2/join-server" />

  <Card icon={<AlertTriangle />} title="Create GSLT (Required)" description="Generate a Steam Game Server Login Token to appear in the server list." href="/docs/team-fortress-2/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Change Server Name" description="Update the hostname shown in the server browser." href="/docs/team-fortress-2/rename-server" />
</Cards>

Configuration [#configuration]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Config Files" description="Edit server.cfg, mapcycle.txt, and plugin configs." href="/docs/team-fortress-2/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Change Map" description="Upload custom maps or change the default map." href="/docs/team-fortress-2/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Gauge />} title="Max Players" description="Adjust the maximum player slots on your server." href="/docs/team-fortress-2/player-slots" />
</Cards>

Plugins & Content [#plugins--content]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Install Plugins" description="Enable SourceMod and install plugins and extensions." href="/docs/team-fortress-2/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="FastDL" description="Automatically serve custom content to connecting players." href="/docs/team-fortress-2/server-config" />
</Cards>

Maintenance [#maintenance]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Update Server" description="Keep your server running the latest version." href="/docs/team-fortress-2/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Reset Server" description="Wipe your server and start fresh with a full reinstall." href="/docs/team-fortress-2/wipe-reinstall" />
</Cards>

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