How to block custom files on a TF2 server
Type sv_pure 2 in the server console to require official game files, which blocks custom models and materials. 0 turns the check off.
sv_pure
Sets how strictly the server checks that players' game files match, which blocks custom models and materials.
sv_pure [value] Examples
sv_pure 2 Strict mode, official files only.
sv_pure Show the current pure mode.
Arguments
valueOptional- -1, 0, 1 or 2.
What it does
Values: -1 or 0 apply no file checking, 1 enforces the list in pure_server_whitelist.txt, and 2 requires all checked content to be the official Steam files. Competitive leagues use sv_pure 2 or a whitelist. Run it without a value to see the current mode.
The game's own description: Show user data.
Good to know
- The new value takes effect on the next map load.
- Most hosts set it as a launch option,
+sv_pure 2.
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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