How to turn on SourceTV in TF2
Put tv_enable 1 in server.cfg or type it in the server console, then change map. SourceTV starts on the next map and can record and broadcast.
tv_enable
Turns on SourceTV, the built-in spectator relay that can broadcast and record matches.
tv_enable <0|1> Examples
tv_enable 1 Enable SourceTV, then change map.
Values
| Value | What it does |
|---|---|
| 0Default | Off |
| 1 | On |
Arguments
0|1Required- 1 enables SourceTV.
What it does
SourceTV joins the server as an extra bot client that spectators connect to and that records demos with tv_record. It takes effect on the next map change, so set it in server.cfg and change level.
The game's own description: Activates SourceTV on server.
Good to know
- SourceTV uses a player slot.
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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