Binds & Console

How to Enable the Console in Killing Floor 2 and Join by IP

The Killing Floor 2 console is the entry point for cheats, debug commands and direct connection to servers. If the default console key does not work on your keyboard layout, you can set your own in a config file. This short community guide shows the steps and a quick way to join a server by IP.

Steps

  1. Open the folder C:\Users\<YourAccountName>\Documents\My Games\KillingFloor2\KFGame\Config.
  2. Open KFInput.ini with Notepad or any text editor.
  3. Search (Ctrl + F) for Console. You will find the section header [Engine.Console].
  4. Under it there is a line ConsoleKey=.... Change the value to the key you want. The author bound the console to F4.
  5. Save the file and start the game.
  6. In game press your chosen key and a black console window appears.

Joining a server by IP

Type open <the ip> and press Enter. If the server has a password, close the console with the same key and enter the password in the prompt that appears. Then enjoy the game.

Notes

  • Close the game before editing the ini, otherwise the game may overwrite your change on exit.
  • Most console commands other than open require cheats to be enabled in a solo or hosted game; see Console commands list.
  • For key rebinding in general see Keybinds in KF.

FAQ

Where is KFInput.ini located?
In Documents\My Games\KillingFloor2\KFGame\Config under your Windows user folder.
Which line do I edit to rebind the console key?
Under the [Engine.Console] section change ConsoleKey=F4 (or whatever it currently says) to the key you want.
How do I join a server by IP from the console?
Open the console and type open followed by the server IP. For a password-protected server, close the console afterwards and enter the password when asked.