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How to save server logs to a file in TF2

Type sv_logfile 1 in the server console to write connects, kills, chat and round results to log files in tf/logs.

sv_logfile

Toggles writing server events to log files.

sv_logfile <0|1>

Examples

sv_logfile 1

Keep log files.

Values

ValueWhat it does
0 Off
1Default On

Arguments

0|1Required
1 writes log files.

What it does

Logs record connects, kills, chat and round results. They are stored in tf/logs by default, or in the folder set by sv_logsdir.

The game's own description: Log server information in the log file.

Run it on your server

On a SLASHPLAY server, type it in the Console tab of the server page; the reply shows right under it. A value set there lasts until the server restarts. To keep it, add the line to tf/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a TF2 server first.

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