How do I tell if I'm playing on a Valve server?

I always hear people refer to certain servers as 'Valve servers', and I can only assume that this refers to servers officially hosted by Valve. I have no idea, though, what I'm supposed to look for to be able to tell if I'm playing on one of these servers.

How can I tell if I'm playing on a Valve server? Is there also a way to connect to these servers in particular more often?

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What are Valve servers?

From Valve Developer Community. A server is a system (software and suitable computer hardware) that responds to requests across a computer network to provide, or help to provide, a network service.

How do I find my current TF2 server IP?

When playing on the server, go into your console (using the ~ button, next to "1" on your keyboard, after enabling the console in your options -> advanced). In the console, type "status". This will give you some information about the server and players on it. The server IP is in the line udp/ip.

How do I join a server in TF2?

HOW TO JOIN THROUGH TF2 CONSOLE

Open the console by pressing the ` key.

Type connect <SERVER IP> and press Submit.

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