12 GUIDES
Killing Floor 2 Server Guides
Killing Floor 2 dedicated server setup, LinuxServer-KFGame.ini configuration, WebAdmin, custom maps, mutators, difficulty settings, and troubleshooting guides.
Adding Custom Maps to Your KF2 ServerInstall custom .kfm maps on your Killing Floor 2 dedicated server. Covers manual file placement, the correct directory path, updating the map cycle in LinuxServer-KFGame.ini, and Steam Workshop integration.Updated Apr 29, 2026How to Enable and Use KF2 WebAdminEnable the Killing Floor 2 WebAdmin panel by editing KFWeb.ini, set your admin password, and access the browser-based control panel at port 8080 to manage maps, players, and settings.Updated Apr 29, 2026How to Set Up a Killing Floor 2 Dedicated ServerInstall and launch a Killing Floor 2 dedicated server on Linux using SteamCMD. Covers AppID 232130, the correct binary path, required launch parameters, and first-launch checklist.Updated Apr 29, 2026Installing and Configuring KF2 Server MutatorsAdd server-side mutators to your KF2 server: upload mutator files, register them in KFGame.ini using ServerMutators, and combine multiple mutators in a single launch.Updated Apr 29, 2026KF2 Admin Management: Adding Admins and Admin CommandsGrant admin access to trusted players on your KF2 server. Covers setting AdminPassword, in-game adminlogin via the backtick console, and a reference of the most useful admin commands.Updated Apr 29, 2026KF2 Server Difficulty and Wave Length SettingsConfigure Killing Floor 2 server difficulty (Normal through Hell on Earth) and wave length (Short, Normal, Long) using launch URL parameters. Includes advice on picking settings for different community types.Updated Apr 29, 2026KF2 Server Password and Access ControlMake your KF2 server private with a join password, restrict access with an IP whitelist, and separate your admin password from the public server password.Updated Apr 29, 2026Killing Floor 2 Game Modes ExplainedAll five KF2 server game modes: Survival, Weekly Outbreak, Versus Survival, Endless, and Objective. Includes the exact class name to use in your launch URL for each mode.Updated Apr 29, 2026Killing Floor 2 Port Forwarding GuideOpen the correct firewall ports for a KF2 dedicated server: UDP 7777 (game traffic), UDP 27015 (Steam query), TCP/UDP 20560 (Steam), and TCP 8080 (WebAdmin).Updated Apr 29, 2026Killing Floor 2 Server Configuration (LinuxServer-KFGame.ini)Configure your KF2 server by editing LinuxServer-KFGame.ini. Covers server name, password, difficulty, wave count, max players, map rotation, and all key KFGame.KFGameInfo settings.Updated Apr 29, 2026Killing Floor 2 Server TroubleshootingFix common KF2 dedicated server problems: server not appearing in the browser, players unable to connect, WebAdmin not loading, maps failing to change, and crash loops.Updated Apr 29, 2026Running a KF2 Server as a Linux systemd ServiceSet up a systemd service for your Killing Floor 2 dedicated server so it starts on boot and restarts automatically after crashes. Includes a complete unit file template and management commands.Updated Apr 29, 2026