1 min readUpdated Jul 22, 2026

How to Edit TFC Server Config Files

In this guide, you will learn how to edit the different Team Fortress Classic config files such as server.cfg and mapcycle.txt, and exactly what each one is for.

Main Config in TFC

By default, the configuration files listed below will control 99% of the things you need to do on your server. Here is an overview of each file and what commands/convars should go where. You can edit these files by going to Files.

server.cfg

Default location: /tfc/server.cfg

The server.cfg file is the main configuration file of your TFC server. This is where you add custom commands which can control things such as map timers and much more.

Examples include sv_cheats, which allows or disallows the use of cheat commands, and mp_timelimit, which controls the time before map rotation.

mapcycle.txt

Default location: /tfc/mapcycle.txt

The mapcycle file is where you edit your TFC server map rotation. Ensure that any map added has already been uploaded to the tfc/maps folder on your server.

Plugin Config Files

Default location: /tfc/addons/amxmodx/configs

If you're using TFC plugins such as AMX Mod X, each plugin you install should generate a config file inside the AMX Mod X plugin folder.