How to ban failed RCON logins on a TF2 server

Type sv_rcon_banpenalty 60 in the server console to ban anyone who fails RCON login too often for 60 minutes. 0 bans permanently.

sv_rcon_banpenalty

Sets how many minutes to ban someone who fails RCON authentication too often. 0 means permanent.

sv_rcon_banpenalty <minutes>

Examples

sv_rcon_banpenalty 60

One hour ban for failed RCON logins.

Arguments

minutesRequired: Ban length in minutes.

What it does

Protects the server from password guessing.

The game's own description: Number of minutes to ban users who fail rcon authentication

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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