Set up a server
- Configure firewall/nat/router to let though 8303 (or the port you want). The master server will warn if players can't connect. Check http://portforward.com for help on setting up your router.
- Create a configuration for your server. Add the settings you want (each line in the config represents a setting).
- Start the server by running "teeworlds_srv -f my_server_config.cfg"
FAQ
Q: How do I setup a LAN server?
Set sv_register to 0. This will make sure that it doesn't show up on the internet tab.
Q: Why doesn't my server show up in the server browser?
You have probably not setup your router correctly. See http://portforward.com for help.
Q: Why doesn't my 0.x.x-config work in 0.4.x?
The configuration file syntax has changed. Try replaceing all the = with space, and read this documentation.
Example configurations
Sample DM config
sv_name Teeworlds sample dm sv_map dm1 sv_scorelimit 20 sv_timelimit 10 sv_gametype dm sv_rcon_password remember sv_motd Teeworlds sample dm configuration sv_max_clients 12 sv_spectator_slots 10
Sample TDM config
sv_name Teeworlds sample tdm sv_map dm6 sv_scorelimit 50 sv_gametype tdm sv_rcon_password remember sv_motd Teeworlds sample tdm configuration
Sample CTF config
sv_name Teeworlds sample ctf sv_map ctf2 sv_scorelimit 400 sv_gametype ctf sv_rcon_password remember sv_motd Teeworlds sample ctf configuration
Server Settings Reference
Syntax: setting value
sv_name
This is the name of the server which will show up in the server browser. (default: unnamed server)
sv_map
The map that is chosen when starting the server. (default: dm1)
sv_maprotation
Used to specify multiple maps which rotates after the time or score limit is reached. (default: )
sv_warmup
Warmup time in seconds before the game starts. If it is set to 1 it will start immideatly. (default: 1)
sv_scorelimit
What score that should be reached to end the game. Don't forget to set this to zero if you want a timebased limit. (default: 20)
sv_timelimit
The time in minutes before the game ends. (default: 0)
sv_gametype
What gametype, could be dm, tdm or ctf. (default: dm)
sv_port
The server's binding port. (default: 8303)
sv_rounds_per_map
Set number of rounds. Map will be changed after last round ends. (default: 1)
sv_register
Whether the server should register on the masterserver or not (if on, it will show up in the server list). (default: 1)
sv_rcon_password
Password to access the remote control (rcon). (default: )
sv_motd
Message of the day, shows when joining the server and under the server info-tab. (default: )
sv_max_clients
Number of clients which can be on the server. This can't be changed without restart. (default: 12)
sv_spectator_slots
Number of all the slots that should be spectators. (default: 0)
sv_teambalance_time
The time in minutes after the teams are uneven to use auto balance. (default: 1)
sv_spamprotection
Turning on/off spam filter. (default: 1)
password
Password to join the server. (default: )
sv_tournament_mode
If this is on, player automatically join spectators when entering a server. (default: 0)
sv_teamdamage
If teammates will hurt each other or not. (default: 0)
sv_powerups
If this is off ninja is disabled. (default: 1)
sv_bindaddr
Address to bind to. (default: )
sv_external_port
What port the server reports to the master servers in cases of firewall rename/redirection rules. (default: 0)
sv_high_bandwidth
Doubles the snap rate, the game gets a bit more responsive but it requires more than doubled bandwidth. Only recommended for LAN-servers. (default: 0)
Server commands reference
kick
Syntax: kick id
Kicks the user with the specified id out of the server.
status
Syntax: status
Shows client stats and ids.
restart
Syntax: restart value
Null the score and starting warmup timer (depends on the value).
If no value, then new round begins instantly.