What can the SKIFREE server tool set?

The window offers a server name, number of waves, difficulty (for example Hell on Earth) and map (for example KF-DieSector), plus Add map, Install or Update, and Start buttons.

Is this the same as KF2ServerTool?

No. A commenter pointed out that a well-known tool called KF2 Server Tool by DarkDKS already existed, with GUI and no-GUI versions for Windows and Linux, and asked SKIFREE to rename theirs to avoid confusion.

My friend cannot join my server. What should I check?

One user had this problem even with a public static IP and correct setup, running the program before KF2. Check port forwarding and firewall first; the community notes there is no password option, so the server is open.

Running a Server

SKIFREE KF2 Server Tool (2018): Simple Dedicated Server Launcher

This page summarizes a short 2018 Steam guide for the SKIFREE Server tool, a small Windows program for creating your own Killing Floor 2 dedicated server without editing configuration files by hand. The original guide only provided a screenshot, a download link and a video tutorial, so this page adds context from the screenshot and the comments.

The SKIFREE KF2 Server tool window with server name, wave count, difficulty and map selectors, Add map, Install or Update and Start buttons The tool window: server name, number of waves, difficulty (set to Hell on Earth), map (KF-DieSector), and the Add map, Install or Update and Start buttons.

What the tool does

Judging by the interface, the workflow is:

Type a name for your server.
Choose the number of waves, the difficulty and the starting map from drop-down lists.
Press Install or Update to download or refresh the dedicated server files.
Use Add map to include extra maps.
Press Start to launch the server.

The author's download link pointed to a file host, and later a commenter noted that the tool moved to a different location, so check the guide for the current link. Make sure the tool is running before you launch KF2 on your own machine.

What the community said

Requests: add an infinite Onslaught mode, and an option to set a server password.
A user could not get a friend to join even with a public static IP and correct setup, which suggests checking port forwarding.
A reader found it very useful and wanted to support the author.
Another suggested the author collaborate on the other well-known tool (using GitHub for code collaboration).
A commenter pointed to KF2 Server Tool by DarkDKS, which does the same and more, with GUI and no-GUI versions for Windows and Linux, and asked for a name change. The author replied that they would update the post and later the tool.

For a more complete option, see our page on KF2ServerTool, and for manual setup see custom maps and mods server setup.

FAQ

What can the SKIFREE server tool set?: The window offers a server name, number of waves, difficulty (for example Hell on Earth) and map (for example KF-DieSector), plus Add map, Install or Update, and Start buttons.
Is this the same as KF2ServerTool?: No. A commenter pointed out that a well-known tool called KF2 Server Tool by DarkDKS already existed, with GUI and no-GUI versions for Windows and Linux, and asked SKIFREE to rename theirs to avoid confusion.
My friend cannot join my server. What should I check?: One user had this problem even with a public static IP and correct setup, running the program before KF2. Check port forwarding and firewall first; the community notes there is no password option, so the server is open.