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So you've chosen to prove your worth in the world of ''Team Fortress 2 Classic''. Great!

It is important to note a few things before downloading.
* By downloading ''TF2 Classic'', you accept that the software is provided '''"as is,"''' without warranty of any kind. Eminoma (the ''TF2 Classic'' development team), Valve, Steam, and any other affiliated parties are '''not responsible''' for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.
* ''TF2 Classic'' is entirely separate from your ''Team Fortress 2'' installation. Usage of this software will not and cannot directly impact your ''Team Fortress 2'' game or items, nor does it require ''Team Fortress 2'' to be installed.

== Step 1: Downloading ==
First, you'll need to download an archive containing ''TF2 Classic'' 2.0.3.

Official mirrors:

* [https://download.tf2classic.com/tf2classic-2.0.3.exe Self-extracting executable (.exe) file]
* [https://download.tf2classic.com/tf2classic-2.0.3.7z .7z archive, must be extracted with 7-Zip]

Approved community mirrors:

* [https://archive.org/download/tf2classic_full_2-0-3 Archive.org mirror (.zip archive)]
* [https://tf2classic.org/tf2c/tf2classic-2.0.3.zip TF2Classic.org mirror (.zip archive)]
* [https://gg.apple-shack.org/tf2c/tf2classic-latest.zip Apple Shack mirror (.zip archive)]
* [https://tf2classic.org/tf2c/tf2classic-2.0.3.torrent Torrent file]

== Step 2: Installing the engine base ==
To run ''TF2 Classic'', you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. Skip this step if you've already already installed it.

Otherwise, to install it, [steam://install/243750 you can click here].

'''If that link doesn't work,''' you can go into your Steam library and start typing "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in your search bar. Then, install it from the listing whenever it appears.

:''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions. One for Multiplayer and one for Singleplayer. Ensure you've got the Multiplayer version installed, or your game will not work.''

== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==
Locate your <code>sourcemods</code> folder. Its typical location is:

'''Windows:''' <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\sourcemods\</code>

'''Linux:''' <code>~/.steam/steam/steamapps/sourcemods/</code>

After locating your <code>sourcemods</code> folder, you'll need to extract your download.

Your download will be either an executable (<code>.exe</code>) file or a ZIP archive (<code>.zip</code>). You can simply run the executable, but you'll need an archiver to open the ZIP archive (7-Zip, WinRAR, WinZip, etc.).

After opening your downloaded file, you will need to extract it into the <code>sourcemods</code> folder that you located. After this finishes, you should have a folder named <code>tf2classic</code> in your <code>sourcemods</code> folder.

:''Note: If you're unsure if you've extracted the folder correctly, check that you have a <code>gameinfo.txt</code> file within your <code>sourcemods/tf2classic</code> folder.''

== Step 4. Running the game ==
'''Windows:''' Open the <code>tf2classic</code> folder that you have extracted. Inside the folder, locate and run <code>TF2ClassicLauncher.exe</code> for a game launcher. This will also check and apply new updates.

'''Linux:''' Restart your Steam client. ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' should have appeared as a new item in your library.
Right-click on it, click "Properties", and type <code>-steam -steam</code> in the launch options field, and then close the window. You can now launch the game through your Steam library.

== Additional help and support ==
Have problems you can't figure out? Check the [[Troubleshooting]] page first. If you can't figure it out, [https://discord.gg/3zMk4vn join our Discord] and post in the #technical-issues channel for personal support.

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