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High-Speed Content Delivery

Large custom maps (often 100MB+) can take several minutes to download using the game’s default networking. By enabling FastDL, the server tells the player’s client to download those files via high-speed HTTP instead. This drastically reduces wait times and prevents players from leaving the loading screen in frustration.
Reading TimeDifficultyLast Updated
6 minutesIntermediateJanuary 2026

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1. Hosting Your Files

  1. Compress your .kfm (map) files using the DirectX cooker or standard compression to the .uz2 format if possible.
  2. Upload these files to an external web server or the URL provided by your FREAKHOSTING FastDL service.

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2. Configuring the Redirect

  1. Open PCServer-KFEngine.ini via the File Manager.
  2. Search for the [IpDrv.HTTPDownload] section.
  3. Apply the following variables:
    • RedirectToURL=http://your-fastdl-link.com/kf2/
    • UseCompression=true (Set to true if using .uz2 files).

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Workshop vs. FastDL

If you are using the Steam Workshop system, you do not need FastDL. Steam handles the high-speed delivery automatically. FastDL is only necessary for custom mods or maps that are NOT hosted on the official Steam Workshop.

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Support Channels

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact our support team:

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First Month Discount

Use code KB20 at checkout to get 20% off your first month of hosting!
Last Updated: January 2026 | KF2: FastDL active.