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How can I add custom maps to my DoD:S server?

  Download your custom map files (usually .bsp, .nav, etc.) from a trusted source....
How can I enable or disable VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat) on my server?

  VAC is enabled by default on most Day of Defeat: Source servers via the parameter -secure...
How can I set up a custom server message or rules display?

  Locate the motd.txt file in the dod folder. Replace or edit the default text with...
How do I add admins in SourceMod?

Locate the admins_simple.ini file in addons/sourcemod/configs. Add an entry per line...
How do I capture server logs for troubleshooting or stats?

  Logging is typically enabled by default. To verify, open your server.cfg and look for:...
How do I change my Day of Defeat: Source server name and basic settings?

  In the TCAdmin2 control panel, locate and open your File Manager for Day of Defeat:...
How do I configure or toggle Friendly Fire (FF)?

  Open the server.cfg file in your File Manager. Add or edit the command: Set...
How do I configure the RCon (remote console) password for admin control?

Within the same server.cfg file, look for the line that starts with rcon_password. Set...
How do I manage plugins such as SourceMod or MetaMod?

Install SourceMod/MetaMod: Upload the addons folder from SourceMod/MetaMod to the dod/...
How do I perform a manual server update?

In the TCAdmin2 control panel, locate your server’s Game Services page. Look for an...
How do I reduce “missing map” errors and ensure custom map downloads work?

  Enable FastDL (Fast Download) hosting if you want maps to download quickly. Typically, you...
How do I set up or edit my map rotation?

In the File Manager, open or create a file named mapcycle.txt in the dod folder (or root...
What are some key Day of Defeat: Source server commands and cvars to know?

  mp_timelimit <minutes>: Sets round time limit. mp_fraglimit <number>:...
Which core server configuration files should I be aware of?

  server.cfg: Main server configuration (hostname, RCon, basic gameplay settings)....
Why are players seeing “Server is enforcing file consistency” messages?

  This typically means sv_pure is active, requiring players to use unmodified game files....