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# How to Enable Ranked XP and Prestige in KF2

> Configure your KF2 server to qualify for official ranked Perk XP and Prestige leveling so your players can advance their class ranks permanently.

## Ranked Progression

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> One of the primary reasons players join a server is to level up their Perks. If a server is considered "Unranked," players will not earn XP, their kills will not count towards Prestige, and they will likely leave immediately. Understanding what triggers a "Ranked" status is important for server health.

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|   5 minutes  |  Beginner  | January 2026 |

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## 1. The Whitelist Rule

Tripwire Interactive (the developers) maintains a strictly controlled "Whitelist" for server modifications.

* **Ranked:** If you use vanity mods (Damage Numbers, HUD tweaks) that are on the official whitelist.
* **Unranked:** If you use "Blacklisted" mutators, such as "Infinite Ammo," "Super Weapons," or "Infinite Dosh" mods.

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## 2. Server Configuration

Ensure your server is allowing takeover and ranked play by checking these variables in `PCServer-KFGame.ini`:

```ini theme={null}
bUsedForTakeover=true
bEnabled=true
```

If you are running a "Sandbox" style server for practice, you can set `bUsedForTakeover` to `false`, but note that this will effectively hide your server from the standard matchmaking pool.

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<Important>
  ### The "Mutator" Check

  Whenever you install a new plugin or mutator, check the server console on startup. If you see a message stating **"Not using default perk classes"** or **"Server is Unranked,"** it means one of your active mods is not on the Tripwire whitelist. You must remove that mod to restore XP progression.
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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **KF2:** XP systems verified.
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