Dedicated server guide

Team Fortress 2 Classified

Manage tf2cserver with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Not recorded in the support snapshot · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Build setup commands

Runtime familyunknown

Runtime support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide.

Network bindings

Port numbers and protocols are unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide and configuration.

Mods and plugins

Mod support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

Backup hook

Backup hook support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide for backup and restore procedures.

Choose a supported runtime

Linux and Docker quickstart

This guide has no recorded support entry. Review the upstream guide and current support notes before attempting setup.

Use the upstream guide and support notes to review this module’s requirements before attempting installation or launch.

This guide covers the tf2cserver module in AlphaGSM.

Requirements

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SteamCMD and the 32-bit Source runtime libraries it needs
Python packages from requirements.txt

TF2C requires a separate live Team Fortress 2 dedicated-server install for its base files. AlphaGSM manages that automatically by downloading app 232250 into a support directory and then launching TF2C with -tf_path.

Quick Start

Create the server:

alphagsm mytf2c create tf2cserver

Run setup:

alphagsm mytf2c setup

Start it:

alphagsm mytf2c start

Check it:

alphagsm mytf2c status

Stop it:

alphagsm mytf2c stop

Setup Details

Setup configures:

the game port (default 27015)
the client port (default 27005)
the SourceTV port (default 27020)
the install directory
a TF2 support directory rooted at <install_dir>/tf

Notes

Module name: tf2cserver
LinuxGSM-compatible aliases: tf2c, tf2classified, tf2classifiedserver
TF2C Steam App ID: 3557020
Base TF2 Steam App ID: 232250
Default map: 4koth_frigid

Server variables

After create tf2cserver, inspect or change these with set:

alphagsm myserver set --list
alphagsm myserver set KEY --describe
alphagsm myserver set KEY VALUE

Key	Aliases	Type	What it does
`map`	gamemap, startmap, level, worldname	string	The currently selected map or level. Example: `4koth_frigid`.
`maxplayers`	users	integer	Maximum number of player slots. Example: `16`.
`port`	gameport	integer	The primary game port. Example: `27015`.
`rconpassword`	rconpass, querypassword, query_administrator_password	string	Remote console password for administrative access. Stored as a secret.
`servername`	hostname, name	string	The server's public name shown to players. Example: `AlphaGSM Team Fortress 2 Classified`.
`serverpassword`	sv_password, password	string	Password required for players to join the server. Stored as a secret.

Developer Notes

Run File

Executable: srcds.sh
Location: <install_dir>/srcds.sh
Engine: Source
SteamCMD App ID: 3557020
Base install: <install_dir>/tf is passed to the server as -tf_path

Server Configuration

Config file: tf2classified/cfg/server.cfg
Template: AlphaGSM writes the native Source server.cfg on install/setup

Maps and Mods

Map directory: tf2classified/maps/
Addon directory: tf2classified/addons/
Workshop support: No

Smoke and integration validation track readiness through alphagsm info --json returning protocol a2s on the main Source query endpoint.

Share your server

Sector Alpha server directory

When your server is ready, you can publish its connection details and community information on Sector Alpha. Review your listing and keep the information current.

Find a community

Browse the directory for game servers and their published connection details.

Browse server directory

Publish your server

Prepare a name, address and description for your listing.

Publish a server

Manual server sharing instructions

Frequently asked questions

What support evidence is recorded for Team Fortress 2 Classified?

Not recorded in the support snapshot. This guide has no recorded support entry. Review the upstream guide and current support notes before attempting setup.

Which runtimes can run Team Fortress 2 Classified?

Runtime support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide.

Which ports does Team Fortress 2 Classified use?

Port numbers and protocols are unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide and configuration.

Can I add mods to Team Fortress 2 Classified?

Mod support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide before adding mods.

How should I back up Team Fortress 2 Classified?

Backup hook support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide for backup and restore procedures.

Source and support evidence

This guide mirrors AlphaGSM’s upstream documentation at 32cef5ba9e03053c8e461fffa0ba133b160b528d. Commands and prerequisites can change. Check current support notes before installation.

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