How to Host a Killing Floor 2 Server – Step-by-Step Guide for Mercenaries

If you're ready to take full control of your Killing Floor 2 experience, hosting your own server is the perfect way to do it. You can customize maps, tweak game rules, manage difficulty, and build the perfect arena for you and your squad to survive endless Zeds.
This guide explains how to host your server and why Citadel Servers is an excellent partner for your setup.

Step 1: Pick a Reliable Hosting Provider

Killing Floor 2 can get extremely intense during late waves, especially with larger groups and modded maps. You need hardware that can keep up with the action.

When selecting your host, focus on:

Performance: A strong CPU and fast NVMe storage ensure smooth gameplay during high-Zed-count moments.

Network Quality: Low latency and stable connections are essential for responsive aiming and team coordination.

Ease of Management: A powerful control panel helps you configure maps, workshop content, rulesets, and more with ease.

Support Availability: 24/7 support ensures help is available whenever issues arise — especially during peak game nights.

Citadel Servers provides all of this and more, offering hardware and tools optimized specifically for high-intensity FPS games like Killing Floor 2.

Step 2: Order Your Hosting Plan

Once you’ve decided to host with Citadel Servers, getting started is simple:

1. Go to the Killing Floor 2 hosting page.

2. Choose how many player slots you want.

3. Pick your server location closest to your player base for the best ping.

4. Select any extras, like process priority, premium support, etc.

5. Proceed to checkout, once payment is confirmed, your server deploys automatically.

You’ll receive an email with your control panel login details and connection info within minutes.

Step 3: Configure Your Server

After deployment, it’s time to personalize your world:

- Follow our Quick Start Guide

Set your server name, web admin password, and other basic settings.

Choose difficulty, wave count, mutators, and other gameplay options.

Add Steam Workshop maps and mods using the built-in Mod Manager.

Upload your own custom files via FTP/SFTP with full file access.

Adjust Whitelist/Blacklist, Zed spawns, and Game.ini parameters as needed.

Everything can be managed directly through the Citadel Control Panel, built for both beginners and advanced server admins.

Step 4: Launch and Play

When your settings are ready, start your server from the panel and invite your friends.
Players can connect via the in-game server browser or by entering the server’s IP and port.

You can monitor activity, manage users, and restart your world at any time, all through the same web interface.

Why Host with Citadel Servers

When you host Killing Floor 2 with Citadel Servers, you get unmatched performance, full control, and a stress-free setup experience. We provide everything you need to keep the Zeds at bay with zero interruptions.

What Makes Us Stand Out

Instant Setup: Your server deploys automatically after payment—start fighting Zeds within minutes.

High-Performance Hardware: Built on powerful CPUs and ultra-fast NVMe SSDs to ensure smooth gameplay even during chaotic late waves.

Global Data Centers: Multiple regions available, giving your players the lowest ping possible.

Full Access & Mod Freedom: Upload custom files, modify configs, and personalize every part of your server.

One-Click Mod Manager: Install, update, and manage Steam Workshop mods effortlessly—no command line needed.

Automated Backups & Easy Restarts: Protect your server data and manage reboots directly from the control panel.

24/7 Expert Support: Our technical team is available around the clock to help you resolve issues quickly.

Your squad deserves a fast, stable, and fully customizable arena—and that’s exactly what Citadel Servers provides.

Order your Killing Floor 2 Server now