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Why LOW.MS?
Below are a few reasons why LOW.MS is the ideal place to host your game server.
SourceMod and MetaMod preinstalled
Versus Saxton Hale, Randomizer, x10, Prop Hunt, Zombie Escape, Dodgeball, custom MvM. Add plugins instead of building the stack yourself.
Update control
A Valve patch that breaks every plugin on the server is the classic TF2 problem. Take the update when your plugin set is ready for it.
A server with regulars
Your map cycle, your admins, your donor perks. That is what turns a queue into a community.
Cheap to run, quick to start
Source dedicated servers are light on resources, which makes this one of the easiest first servers for a group.
RCON and live console
Full console access and RCON, so admin work happens from the panel rather than in-game guesswork.
DDoS protection as standard
Popular public servers get attacked. Always-on enterprise protection is included, not an add-on.
Automatic Cloud Backups
Your Team Fortress 2 worlds, settings and mod configuration are backed up to the cloud automatically. Keep up to 20 backups per server and lock the ones that matter so they are never cleared to make room.
From the Backups tab in the LOW.MS control panel you can restore any backup in one click, download a copy to your PC, or take a manual backup before a big change.
- Automatic scheduled backups, stored off your server
- Lock important backups so they are never overwritten
- One-click restore, or download any backup to your PC
- Included with every Team Fortress 2 server, no extra cost
Overview Console Players Manage Files Mods Backups Logs Settings
Backups include your worlds and mod settings. Locked ones are never deleted to make room.
13/20 backups used Create backup
| Created | Size | Status | Locked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/08/2026, 15:19 | 3.6 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete | |
| 17/08/2026, 15:14 | 3.6 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete | |
| 14/08/2026, 00:12 | 3.6 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete | |
| 11/08/2026, 23:33 | 1.3 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete |
9 more backups
Top choice in my list
Out of all hosting providers. This is by far the top choice in my list. Simple UI with a mod manager included making it hassle-free when downloading specific mods.
— Jose
Very helpful and responsive
I opened a ticket for help migrating my server from a different host. The game is Palworld and it isn't a simple process, they did it for me! Very helpful and responsive.
— Justin
Insanely reliable service
Their prices are pretty cheap and I thought they'd cut back on performance but damn was I wrong. The service has been insanely reliable and the Support Team are on their own level!
— Anti
Every branch, supported.
We support every public Team Fortress 2 Steam branch out of the box, including the private password-protected ones. Switch from your control panel any time.
- 6 – Team Fortress 2 branches supported natively
- Free one-click branch switching from your panel
- Private password-protected branches supported
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We've got you covered!
We have a wide variety of locations available for your Team Fortress 2 server. If you need help choosing a location, contact support.
All locations feature DDoS protection which can withstand attacks of up to 100 Gbps. Keeping your game server safe, no matter where in the world it may be.
Is there a location you would like to see? Let us know! Having the correct location helps your service show up correctly in the server list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Team Fortress 2 server hosting.
Yes. TF2 remains one of the most played games on Steam eighteen years after release, sitting around fiftieth thousand concurrent players and comfortably inside the top five shooters. Community servers are a minority of that population rather than most of it, but they are a committed minority: several thousand players at any hour, on servers with regulars, custom modes and their own culture. That is the audience a server owner is actually serving.
Yes. SourceMod and MetaMod are what make a TF2 server interesting: Versus Saxton Hale, Randomizer, x10, Prop Hunt, Zombie Escape, Dodgeball, MvM with custom missions, donor perks and admin tooling all run on them. We will ship them installed so you can add plugins rather than build the stack yourself.
Yes, and you upload them to the server the same way you would any other file. Be aware of the download problem: without a fast-download host, players pull custom maps from the game server itself at a crawl, and many give up at the loading screen. We do not currently offer fast downloads, so if your plan is a heavy custom-map rotation, tell us before you order and we will be straight with you about what the join experience looks like.
Twenty four is the traditional community server size and works well for Payload and Attack/Defend. Competitive formats are much smaller, at six or nine per side. Two things to watch: Versus Saxton Hale wants a full server to be any fun, and Mann vs Machine needs the server configured for thirty two slots or it refuses to start, so pick your slot count around the mode you actually intend to run.
Yes, if you want your server listed publicly. Valve requires a Game Server Login Token, which you generate for free against your own Steam account, and a server without one is limited to direct connections. Generate it under app ID 440. Several hosting guides tell you to use 222840, which is Left 4 Dead's server tool and will not work.
We are templating it now with SourceMod and MetaMod, RCON console access and update control. Watch this page for the order button.
Your Team Fortress 2 is set up instantly after payment, allowing you to start hosting without delays.
Yes! Our user-friendly control panel gives you full control over game modes, maps, and server configurations over your Team Fortress 2 server.
We provide 24/7 support for your Team Fortress 2 server through live chat and email to assist you with any questions or technical issues.
Absolutely. If you're not satisfied with your Team Fortress 2 server. We provide a full refund within the first 5 days.
Our Team Fortress 2 servers use top-tier Intel or AMD hardware to ensure your server runs super smoothly!
Ready to host your Team Fortress 2 server?
Instant Setup
Your server will be ready within minutes
DDoS Protection
Enterprise-grade protection included
24/7 Support
Expert help whenever you need it
Pricing announced at launch
Cancel anytime. No minimum term. Full refund within 5 days.
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What is Team Fortress 2
Team Fortress 2 is eighteen years old and still one of the most played shooters on Steam. Nine classes, a deep and unforgiving movement system, and game modes from straightforward Payload to the ridiculous. Valve's Casual matchmaking replaced Quickplay in 2016 and now carries most of the population, but several thousand players are on community servers at any hour, running custom maps, custom modes and their own rules. That is the whole argument for hosting your own. A TF2 server with SourceMod behind it can run anything: 2Fort 24/7, Versus Saxton Hale, Jump maps, Surf, Randomizer, x10, MvM with custom missions, Zombie Escape, Prop Hunt, and dozens of modes that only exist because someone wrote a plugin for them. Add your own admin team, your own map cycle and your own donor perks, and you have a community rather than a queue. Source dedicated servers are lightweight and cheap to run, which makes this an easy first server for a group. We are templating TF2 now with SourceMod and MetaMod installed, RCON console access, and update control so a Valve patch does not take your plugins down without warning. Watch this page for the order button.
Money-back Guarantee
We are confident that you'll be happy with our service. If on the rare occasion there is a problem with your service, we will do our absolute best to get things working for you, or you can simply ask for your money back.
We have a full 5 day money-back guarantee on all our game server hosting. No questions asked.
Knowledgebase Articles
A selection of hosting guides and articles, hand-written by our own support team
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Upgrading your server
A quick guide on getting your server upgraded
Upgrading / downgrading your LOW.MS server
A quick guide on upgrading your LOW.MS server.
Cancelling your server
A quick guide on how to cancel your server with LOW.MS
How to use the scheduled tasks via control panel
Easily create scheduled tasks to make your server run smoothly.
Cutting Edge Control Panel
Our brand new control-panel will soon be available for Team Fortress 2 server hosting. Featuring everything our existing control panel has, but with an all new intuitive and sleek looking interface. Including a fully advanced file manager, mod installation and so on.
Our own in-house development team have been working on this since 2021, and it will take the industry by storm. Click the button below to learn more about it. Until the new control panel is released, you'll still have access to our feature-packed TCAdmin server control panel.
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