How to install Metamod and SourceMod on a TF2 server

Learning how to install Metamod and SourceMod on a TF2 server unlocks plugin support for your Team Fortress dedicated server. Metamod is the base layer that lets your Team Fortress dedicated server load add-ons, and SourceMod runs on top of it.

• Download MetaMod and SourceMod. Always install the Linux version.
• Extract the zip files into an empty folder.

  
  

  
  
• Open the addons folder and delete metamod.vdf.

  
  

  
  
• Generate a metamod.vdf file here.
• In the Game section. Choose Team Fortress 2.
• Hit Generate metamod.vdf.

  
  

  
  
• Upload the generated metamod.vdf to the addons folder.
• Now, compress both the addons and cfg folders.

  
  

  
  
• Access the Apollo Panel.
• Stop the server.
• Navigate to the Files tab.
• Locate the tf folder.

  
  

  
  
• Upload the compressed zip file.
• Right-click the file and click Extract.
• Start the server.
• Everything should be working now. Use meta list in the console to confirm.

  
  

  
  

Updated on: 29/09/2026