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Can I enable friendly-fire or other realism settings?

For friendly-fire, set mp_friendlyfire 1 in your server.cfg. For Realism mode, ensure...
How do I add or update SourceMod and MetaMod for plugins?

Download the latest stable versions of SourceMod and MetaMod. In the File Manager,...
How do I change my server name and basic settings?

In your TCAdmin2 Control Panel, locate File Manager (or use FTP) to open the left4dead/cfg...
How do I change the difficulty (Easy, Normal, Advanced, Expert)?

Edit your server.cfg in the left4dead/cfg folder. Add or modify the line z_difficulty...
How do I configure advanced server commands (e.g., sv_downloadurl, sv_pure)?

  Many advanced commands are placed within server.cfg. For example: sv_pure 1 forces...
How do I enable RCON (remote console) access for server management?

In your server.cfg, add: Connect to your server in-game or via a third-party...
How do I enable or disable cheats on the server (e.g., sv_cheats 1)?

  Locate and edit your server.cfg in left4dead/cfg. Add or modify the line sv_cheats 1...
How do I install custom maps or add-on campaigns?

  Obtain the custom map files (usually .vpk format) from a reputable source. Upload the...
How do I install or use Confogl (or other competitive mods)?

Download the mod’s files (e.g., Confogl .vpk files) or plugin from a trusted source....
How do I load a specific map or campaign on server startup?

In TCAdmin2, find the Command Line Parameters or Configuration option for your Left 4 Dead...
How do I manage server performance or lag issues?

  Ensure your server and plugin files (e.g., SourceMod) are up to date. Outdated plugins can...
How do I password-protect my server?

Open your server.cfg in left4dead/cfg. Add or edit the line: Once you...
How do I set server tags to help players find my server?

In server.cfg, you can specify your tags with sv_tags "friendly,custom,modded" or any...
How do I set up a custom map rotation?

Create or edit a file named mapcycle.txt in the left4dead folder. List the map names...
How do I set up in-game admin access using SourceMod?

Once SourceMod is installed, navigate to addons/sourcemod/configs. Open...
How do I troubleshoot custom add-ons causing crashes or instability?

  Temporarily remove or rename the suspected add-on (move it out of left4dead/addons)....
How do I update my server to the latest version of Left 4 Dead?

Twisted Servers typically updates automatically, but if you need to force an update: Check...
Where can I find my server logs, and how do I read them?

  Log files are typically located in left4dead/logs or a similarly named folder (depending...
Where can I find or customize the server’s message of the day (MOTD)?

In the left4dead folder, look for motd.txt. Use the File Manager or an FTP client to...
Where do I configure server game modes (Co-op, Versus, Survival, Realism, etc.)?

Game modes can be changed by launching your server with specific map parameters or using...