User:Webb/Steam dedicated server - Revision history

Webb: Make redirect

2026-01-31T12:53:23Z

Make redirect

Webb: Update for release

2026-01-31T12:47:56Z

Update for release

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	== Prerequisites ==		== Prerequisites ==

	* A dedicated server software key from Eminoma
	* A Linux server running Ubuntu Server<sup></sup> on an amd64 CPU<sup>*</sup> with root access		* A Linux server running Ubuntu Server<sup></sup> on an amd64 CPU<sup>*</sup> with root access
	* At least 25GB of free storage		* At least 25GB of free storage
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	<sup>**</sup>Architectures other than amd64 (including 32-bit x86) are not supported. Using an x86 compatibility layer like Box86 for another architecture may not work.		<sup>**</sup>Architectures other than amd64 (including 32-bit x86) are not supported. Using an x86 compatibility layer like Box86 for another architecture may not work.

	~~== Registering your dedicated server key ==~~

	~~As of writing this TF2C is still in the prerelease phase. As such you'll need to get a key from the developers to run the server. This is separate from the game key for the client.~~
	~~You can either register this using a dedicated Steam account (recommended for security reasons) or your own.~~

	~~To register, go to Steam's library tab, click "Add a game" in the bottom left corner, and click "Activate a Product on Steam". You can enter your server key there, after which it will~~
	~~be added to the signed in account's library.~~

	== Preparing for install ==		== Preparing for install ==
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	Ensure you've quit SteamCMD before continuing.		Ensure you've quit SteamCMD before continuing.

	~~We'll need to sign in to the Steam account which has access to the dedicated server using SteamCMD. This is done by using <code>login <steam account name></code>~~
	instead of <code>login anonymous</code>. Remember to replace <code>glenda</code> here with your account name. Also ensure you have your Steam Guard ready as there's a timeout if you take too long to approve the login.

	<pre>		<pre>
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	$ steamcmd		$ steamcmd
	Steam>force_install_dir /home/srcds/classified		Steam>force_install_dir /home/srcds/classified
	Steam>login ~~glenda~~		Steam>login anonymous
	Steam>app_update 3557020 validate		Steam>app_update 3557020 validate
	Steam>quit		Steam>quit
	</pre>		</pre>

	~~You shouldn't need to enter your password/Steam code after this, as your session will be cached locally.~~

	=== Fixing libraries with symlinks ===		=== Fixing libraries with symlinks ===
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	@NoPromptForPassword 1		@NoPromptForPassword 1
	force_install_dir /home/srcds/classified		force_install_dir /home/srcds/classified
	login ~~glenda~~		login anonymous
	app_update 3557020		app_update 3557020
	quit		quit

Webb: Gamedir is now tf2classified

2026-01-29T12:09:44Z

Gamedir is now tf2classified

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	<pre>		<pre>
	$ cd ~/classified/~~tf2classic~~/bin/linux64		$ cd ~/classified/tf2classified/bin/linux64
	$ ln -s server.so server_srv.so		$ ln -s server.so server_srv.so
	</pre>		</pre>
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	== Server configuration ==		== Server configuration ==

	For a basic, private server, you should only need to set a password in <code>classified/~~tf2classic~~/cfg/server.cfg</code> by appending the file with <code>sv_password yourpassword</code>.		For a basic, private server, you should only need to set a password in <code>classified/tf2classified/cfg/server.cfg</code> by appending the file with <code>sv_password yourpassword</code>.
	You can also make it LAN-only by appending <code>sv_lan 1</code> in the same file.		You can also make it LAN-only by appending <code>sv_lan 1</code> in the same file.

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	$ unzip $PATH_TO_ARCHIVE</pre>		$ unzip $PATH_TO_ARCHIVE</pre>

	And merge the <code>cfg</code> folder with <code>/home/srcds/classified/~~tf2classic~~/cfg</code>.		And merge the <code>cfg</code> folder with <code>/home/srcds/classified/tf2classified/cfg</code>.

	<pre>		<pre>
	$ rsync /tmp/cfg ~/classified/~~tf2classic~~/cfg		$ rsync /tmp/cfg ~/classified/tf2classified/cfg
	$ rm -rf /tmp/cfg		$ rm -rf /tmp/cfg
	</pre>		</pre>
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	By default, the dedicated server will use the Steam Datagram Relay. It masks your server's IP address, helps prevent DDoS attacks, and allows you to run a server without port forwarding or configuring firewalls. However, this comes at the cost of added latency and using ephemeral IP addresses for your server, the latter breaking server favoriting.		By default, the dedicated server will use the Steam Datagram Relay. It masks your server's IP address, helps prevent DDoS attacks, and allows you to run a server without port forwarding or configuring firewalls. However, this comes at the cost of added latency and using ephemeral IP addresses for your server, the latter breaking server favoriting.

	You can disable this by adding <code>sv_use_steam_networking 0</code> to <code>classified/~~tf2classic~~/cfg/default.cfg</code>. You should also manually assign a port to the server by adding the <code>-port</code> argument to the server launch command. You will need the assigned port forwarded in your router and allowed in your firewall.		You can disable this by adding <code>sv_use_steam_networking 0</code> to <code>classified/tf2classified/cfg/default.cfg</code>. You should also manually assign a port to the server by adding the <code>-port</code> argument to the server launch command. You will need the assigned port forwarded in your router and allowed in your firewall.

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

Webb at 20:58, 19 January 2026

2026-01-19T20:58:25Z

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	=== Disabling the Steam Datagram Relay ===		=== Disabling the Steam Datagram Relay ===

	By default, the dedicated server will use the Steam Datagram Relay. It masks your server's IP address ~~and~~ helps prevent DDoS attacks. However, this comes at the cost of added latency and using ephemeral IP addresses for your server, the latter breaking server favoriting.		By default, the dedicated server will use the Steam Datagram Relay. It masks your server's IP address, helps prevent DDoS attacks, and allows you to run a server without port forwarding or configuring firewalls. However, this comes at the cost of added latency and using ephemeral IP addresses for your server, the latter breaking server favoriting.

	You can disable this by adding <code>sv_use_steam_networking 0</code> to <code>classified/tf2classic/cfg/default.cfg</code>. You should also manually assign a port to the server by adding the <code>-port</code> argument to the server launch command. You will need the assigned port forwarded in your router and allowed in your firewall.		You can disable this by adding <code>sv_use_steam_networking 0</code> to <code>classified/tf2classic/cfg/default.cfg</code>. You should also manually assign a port to the server by adding the <code>-port</code> argument to the server launch command. You will need the assigned port forwarded in your router and allowed in your firewall.

Webb at 20:53, 19 January 2026

2026-01-19T20:53:09Z

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	By default, the dedicated server will use the Steam Datagram Relay. It masks your server's IP address and helps prevent DDoS attacks. However, this comes at the cost of added latency and using ephemeral IP addresses for your server, the latter breaking server favoriting.		By default, the dedicated server will use the Steam Datagram Relay. It masks your server's IP address and helps prevent DDoS attacks. However, this comes at the cost of added latency and using ephemeral IP addresses for your server, the latter breaking server favoriting.

	You can disable this by adding <code>sv_use_steam_networking 0</code> to <code>classified/tf2classic/cfg/default.cfg</code>. You should also manually assign a port to the server adding the <code>-port</code> argument to the server launch command. You will need the assigned port forwarded in your router and allowed in your firewall.		You can disable this by adding <code>sv_use_steam_networking 0</code> to <code>classified/tf2classic/cfg/default.cfg</code>. You should also manually assign a port to the server by adding the <code>-port</code> argument to the server launch command. You will need the assigned port forwarded in your router and allowed in your firewall.

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

Webb at 20:52, 19 January 2026

2026-01-19T20:52:40Z

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	=== Disabling the Steam Datagram Relay ===		=== Disabling the Steam Datagram Relay ===

	By default, the dedicated server will use the Steam Datagram Relay. It masks your server's IP address and helps prevent DDoS attacks. However, this comes at the cost of latency and using ephemeral IP addresses for your server, the latter breaking server favoriting.		By default, the dedicated server will use the Steam Datagram Relay. It masks your server's IP address and helps prevent DDoS attacks. However, this comes at the cost of added latency and using ephemeral IP addresses for your server, the latter breaking server favoriting.

	You can disable this by adding <code>sv_use_steam_networking 0</code> to <code>classified/tf2classic/cfg/default.cfg</code>. You should also manually assign a port to the server adding the <code>-port</code> argument to the server launch command. You will need the assigned port forwarded in your router and allowed in your firewall.		You can disable this by adding <code>sv_use_steam_networking 0</code> to <code>classified/tf2classic/cfg/default.cfg</code>. You should also manually assign a port to the server adding the <code>-port</code> argument to the server launch command. You will need the assigned port forwarded in your router and allowed in your firewall.

Webb: Add SDR clarification

2026-01-19T20:50:20Z

Add SDR clarification

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	* At least 25GB of free storage		* At least 25GB of free storage
	* A minimum of a ten megabit upload speed if you intend on hosting a server over the Internet, more will be needed if you host custom content		* A minimum of a ten megabit upload speed if you intend on hosting a server over the Internet, more will be needed if you host custom content
	* ''Optional'': An opened port on your firewall for the server if you want a persistent IP address		* ''Optional'': An opened port on your firewall for the server if you want a persistent IP address (see [[#Disabling the Steam Datagram Relay\|this section on disabling the Steam Datagram Relay]])
	* ''Optional'': An SSH/SFTP client if doing remote access/file management		* ''Optional'': An SSH/SFTP client if doing remote access/file management
	* ''Optional'': A port that's been forwarded for the server if you wish to have it accessible over the internet

	<sup>*</sup> This guide was written for and tested on Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS Minimal. Other distros may use different package names and conventions.		<sup>*</sup> This guide was written for and tested on Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS Minimal. Other distros may use different package names and conventions.
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	# systemctl enable tf2c # in case you need to start the server to boot as your system initializes		# systemctl enable tf2c # in case you need to start the server to boot as your system initializes
	</pre>		</pre>

			== Extras ==

			=== Disabling the Steam Datagram Relay ===

			By default, the dedicated server will use the Steam Datagram Relay. It masks your server's IP address and helps prevent DDoS attacks. However, this comes at the cost of latency and using ephemeral IP addresses for your server, the latter breaking server favoriting.

			You can disable this by adding <code>sv_use_steam_networking 0</code> to <code>classified/tf2classic/cfg/default.cfg</code>. You should also manually assign a port to the server adding the <code>-port</code> argument to the server launch command. You will need the assigned port forwarded in your router and allowed in your firewall.

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

Webb at 23:15, 13 January 2026

2026-01-13T23:15:08Z

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	=== Fixing libraries with symlinks ===		=== Fixing libraries with symlinks ===

	Next we'll need to make some symlinks, since there's some issues with the installed ~~ones~~. Your server		Next we'll need to make some symlinks, since there's some issues with the installed libraries. Your server
	will not run unless these steps are followed.		will not run unless these steps are followed.

Webb at 23:07, 13 January 2026

2026-01-13T23:07:12Z

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	WorkingDirectory=/home/srcds/classified		WorkingDirectory=/home/srcds/classified
	RemainAfterExit=no		RemainAfterExit=no
	ExecStartPre=/usr/games/steamcmd +runscript /home/srcds/bin/update-tf.steamcmd		ExecStartPre=-/usr/games/steamcmd +runscript /home/srcds/bin/update-tf.steamcmd
	ExecStartPre=/usr/games/steamcmd +runscript /home/srcds/bin/update-classified.steamcmd		ExecStartPre=-/usr/games/steamcmd +runscript /home/srcds/bin/update-classified.steamcmd
	Environment="LD_LIBRARY_PATH=".:bin/linux64:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH""		Environment="LD_LIBRARY_PATH=".:bin/linux64:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH""
	ExecStart=/usr/bin/script -e -c "/home/srcds/classified/~~srcds_linux~~ -tf_path /home/srcds/tf +map ctf_2fort +maxplayers 24" /dev/null		ExecStart=/usr/bin/script -e -c "/home/srcds/classified/srcds_linux64 -tf_path /home/srcds/tf +map ctf_2fort +maxplayers 24" /dev/null
	TimeoutStartSec=infinity		TimeoutStartSec=infinity
	Restart=always		Restart=always

Webb at 22:59, 13 January 2026

2026-01-13T22:59:36Z

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	$ unzip $PATH_TO_ARCHIVE</pre>		$ unzip $PATH_TO_ARCHIVE</pre>

	And merge the <code>cfg</code> folder with <code>/home/srcds/~~sdk~~/tf2classic/cfg/</code>.		And merge the <code>cfg</code> folder with <code>/home/srcds/classified/tf2classic/cfg</code>.

	<pre>		<pre>
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	WorkingDirectory=/home/srcds/classified		WorkingDirectory=/home/srcds/classified
	RemainAfterExit=no		RemainAfterExit=no
	ExecStartPre=/usr/games/steamcmd +runscript /home/srcds/bin/update-tf.steamcmd ~~# Exclude or comment this and the next line if you don't want to check for an update before (re)starting~~		ExecStartPre=/usr/games/steamcmd +runscript /home/srcds/bin/update-tf.steamcmd
	ExecStartPre=/usr/games/steamcmd +runscript /home/srcds/bin/update-classified.steamcmd		ExecStartPre=/usr/games/steamcmd +runscript /home/srcds/bin/update-classified.steamcmd
	Environment="LD_LIBRARY_PATH=".:bin/linux64:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH""		Environment="LD_LIBRARY_PATH=".:bin/linux64:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH""