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Can I password-protect my server for private matches?

  Yes. In server.cfg, add or edit: Save and restart. Players will be prompted...
How can I add bots to practice or fill empty slots?

  By default, CoD4 doesn’t support bots in multiplayer. However, community mods (e.g.,...
How can I enable or configure in-game voting (map votes, kick votes, etc.)?

  In your server.cfg, adjust the following variables: Save and restart. You can...
How can I enable or disable PunkBuster on my server?

  In your server.cfg, set the following variables: If you wish to disable it,...
How do I add or install custom maps to my server?

  Obtain the .iwd files for the custom map. Upload them via TCAdmin2’s File Manager...
How do I change my server’s name (hostname)?

  Open your server.cfg. Find the line that starts with set sv_hostname and edit the...
How do I configure automatic messages or server rules in the chat area?

Use the sv_hostname or sv motd settings for short welcome messages in server.cfg. For...
How do I configure the map rotation and gametypes?

  Locate the server.cfg file in the main or the mod’s folder. Find or create a line...
How do I enable fast download (redirect) for custom maps or large mods?

  Set up a redirect host (a web server) to store your custom .iwd files. In server.cfg,...
How do I ensure my server is updated to the latest CoD4 patch (1.7)?

  Twisted Servers typically provides the latest CoD4 server files by default. If you...
How do I install and enable mods on my CoD4 server?

Upload your mod folder (e.g., modwarfare, promod, ace_mod, etc.) to the mods directory via...
How do I manage or review server logs?

  CoD4 typically writes logs to a folder like main or mods/<modname> named something...
How do I revert to the default configuration if I’ve made mistakes?

  Twisted Servers often include a default or example server.cfg. In TCAdmin2, check the...
How do I schedule automatic restarts for performance or maintenance?

  In TCAdmin2, look for a Scheduled Tasks or Task Scheduler feature. Create a new...
How do I set or reset my RCON password for remote administration?

  In your server.cfg, locate or add a line: Save changes, then restart your...
How do I set up an external admin tool like B3 (BigBrotherBot)?

Upload the B3 files to your server (often a separate directory for B3). Configure the...
How do I upload and manage server config or mod files in TCAdmin2?

Open your TCAdmin2 panel and select File Manager. Navigate to the folder where you...
My server crashes and shows an error about memory or script limitations. How do I fix this?

CoD4 can crash if you have too many mods, custom maps, or large scripts running...
My server isn’t showing up in the in-game server list. What should I do?

  Verify you have set dedicated 2 in your command line or server.cfg. Make sure set...
My server won’t start after adding or updating a mod. How can I troubleshoot?

  Check that you didn’t accidentally overwrite essential files in the main folder....
Where can I find and edit my main server configuration file (server.cfg)?

  By default, the primary configuration file for CoD4 (server.cfg) is located in the...
Where can I find the correct version of mods or additional files for CoD4?

  Most CoD4 mods are distributed through community forums or mod repositories. Verify...
Why are my custom changes in server.cfg not taking effect?

  Double-check that you’re editing the correct server.cfg in the correct directory (main vs....
Why are players being kicked for “Invalid IWD files” or mismatch errors?

  This usually means the server has custom content that players do not have, or there’s a...
Why aren’t my mod changes taking effect when I restart the server?

Verify you placed the mod files in the correct folder, typically mods/<modname>....