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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

ValueWhat 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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