> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # KF2 Server Config Files Explained: LinuxServer-KFGame.ini and More > What each Killing Floor 2 server config file does: LinuxServer-KFGame.ini, LinuxServer-KFEngine.ini and KFWeb.ini, their sections and what the panel rewrites. A Killing Floor 2 server keeps its settings in `KFGame/Config/`. `LinuxServer-KFGame.ini` holds the game settings (name, passwords, MOTD, map cycle and modes), `LinuxServer-KFEngine.ini` holds engine and Workshop settings, and `KFWeb.ini` holds WebAdmin. On FREAKHOSTING the panel writes the name, admin password and WebAdmin port into these files at every start, so change those on **Startup**. The log is `KFGame/Logs/Launch.log`. | File | What it holds | | - | - | | `LinuxServer-KFGame.ini` | Server name, passwords, MOTD, banner, map cycle, game mode sections | | `LinuxServer-KFEngine.ini` | Workshop items, download managers, network settings | | `KFWeb.ini` | WebAdmin web server (managed by the panel) | | `KFGame/Logs/Launch.log` | The server log | ## Where are the KF2 config files? Open **Files** in the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com) and go to `KFGame/Config/`. The game creates the files on the server's first start. FREAKHOSTING servers run on Linux, so the files start with `LinuxServer-`. Guides written for Windows servers call the same files `PCServer-KFGame.ini` and `PCServer-KFEngine.ini`. ## What is in LinuxServer-KFGame.ini? | Section | Keys you may change | Notes | | - | - | - | | `[Engine.GameReplicationInfo]` | | `ServerName` is written from **Server Name** at every start | | `[Engine.AccessControl]` | `GamePassword` | `AdminPassword` is written from **Admin Password** at every start | | `[KFGame.KFGameInfo]` | `ServerMOTD`, `BannerLink`, `WebsiteLink`, `GameMapCycles` | Welcome screen and map cycle | | `[Engine.GameInfo]` | | Player limits and difficulty; set difficulty on **Startup** | | `[KFGameContent.KFGameInfo_Survival]` and other modes | | Per-mode settings such as the player limit | | `[ KFMapSummary]` | `MapName`, `ScreenshotPathName` | One section per custom map | Don't edit `MaxPlayers`. The game resets the co-op limit to 6 at start-up. See [max players](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/killing-floor-2/setting-max-players-to-100.md). ## What is in LinuxServer-KFEngine.ini? | Section | Keys | Used for | | - | - | - | | `[OnlineSubsystemSteamworks.KFWorkshopSteamworks]` | `ServerSubscribedWorkshopItems` | Workshop maps and mods, one line each | | `[IpDrv.TcpNetDriver]` | `DownloadManagers` | Put `OnlineSubsystemSteamworks.SteamWorkshopDownload` first so players get Workshop items | See [Workshop maps](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/killing-floor-2/how-to-setup-custom-mapsworkshop-in-kf2.md). ## What is KFWeb.ini? `KFWeb.ini` configures the WebAdmin web server under `[IpDrv.WebServer]`. The panel manages this file and writes `ListenPort` (the **Web Admin Port** from **Startup**) and the on/off setting (**Enable WebAdmin (beta)**) at every start. Leave it as it is. To use WebAdmin, see [WebAdmin](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/killing-floor-2/accessing-kf2-webadmin.md). ![KFWeb.ini open in the Game Panel file editor, showing the IpDrv.WebServer section with ListenPort 20560](https://mintcdn.com/freakhostingltd/4aP1F1KWZ9A3tmJI/images/games/killing-floor-2/kf2-kfweb-ini.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=4aP1F1KWZ9A3tmJI\&q=85\&s=44b3b78ef1e97fe118d07d633f1cbd3c) KFWeb.ini in the file editor ## How to edit KF2 config files safely **1. Make a backup** Create a backup under **Backups** first. See [backups](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md). **2. Stop the server** Stop the server. The game can write its config files when it shuts down and overwrite your edits. **3. Edit and save** Open the file in **Files**, change the value and save. Keep each key in its section. **4. Start the server** Start the server and check **Console** for errors. ## Frequently asked questions ### Why are my changes gone after a restart? Either the server was running while you edited, or you changed a key the panel writes at every start (`ServerName`, `AdminPassword` or the WebAdmin settings). Change those on **Startup**. ### Why are there no config files on my new server? The game creates them on the first start. Start the server once, then stop it. ### Can I reset a config file? Restore a backup, or [open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) and we'll help. ## Related guides > [card] [KF2 server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/killing-floor-2/killing-floor-2-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every Killing Floor 2 page in one place. > [card] [Server name and MOTD](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/killing-floor-2/configuring-server-name-and-motd.md) > > Edit the welcome screen. > [card] [Server password](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/killing-floor-2/setting-a-server-password.md) > > GamePassword. > [card] [Workshop maps](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/killing-floor-2/how-to-setup-custom-mapsworkshop-in-kf2.md) > > LinuxServer-KFEngine.ini. > [card] [File Manager](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-file-manager.md) > > Open and edit files. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 3 November 2026 (Killing Floor 2 dedicated server, version 9189). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes. > [!NOTE] > > ### Need Extra Help? > > If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist: > > * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website. > * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) > * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting) > * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com) > [!TIP] > > ### Save on Your Hosting > > Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order! *** **Last Updated:** November 2026 This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.