how to make a tf2 temp server?

[dunk182]

well ive tryed the hl server tool and the dedicated server tool how do i make a temp server?

 

[Doobs]

It takes a while to set up for the first time, but first of all if you're behind a router you must forward the port that you're running the server on. You can do that by following this guide:

http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm

Simply select your router from the list and it will tell you how to forward the port that you need (default is 27015).

If you're having trouble actually getting the server files updated or running a physical server, here's how to do that:

1.) Download the hldsupdatetool from [http://storefront.steampowered.com/download/hldsupdatetool.exe]this web site[/link] and save it to your desktop.

2.) Run hldsupdatetool.exe and when the installation wizard asks you for the destination folder click browse and enter:

c:\srcds

3.) Finish running through the installation wizard by clicking next a bunch of times.

4.) Go to Start > Run and enter cmd.

5.) Enter the following commands to update your server to the latest version by pressing enter after each:

cd c:\srcds
hldsupdatetool

6.) Once the command line blinks press CTRL-C to bring c:\srcds> back up again.

7.) Enter this final command to download all the files needed for a TF2 server:

hldsupdatetool -command update -game "tf" -dir C:\srcds

It will take a good hour or so to download everything so give it time. Once it is done a message will appear saying it has finished and you can exit the command prompt by entering exit.

It takes some time but I'm sure it will help out. I used to be a moderator for a server troubleshooting forum/web site, so if you need any more help free feel to PM me.

 

[dunk182]

thanks im getting the files now soon on mah way to a temp server