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How to configure a Counter-Strike 2 server

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Configuring a Counter-Strike 2 server is a key management element that allows you to fully personalize your gaming experience. Our game server panel enables you to quickly configure various settings such as game mode, map, number of slots, server password, admin password, starting money, round time, and many more. Additionally, with full access to server files, you can edit numerous configuration files, including those for selected game modes. Indeed, a Counter-Strike server is the perfect environment for ambitious administrators! Dozens of editable parameters will allow you to create a rich and personalized gaming environment that will attract a large community of players. In this guide, you will learn how to properly configure your server using our game server panel.

How to configure a Counter-Strike 2 server

The first step you need to take is to stop the Counter-Strike 2 server. To do this, go to the control panel, select the “Console” tab and click “Stop”.

Then, go to the “Startup”. Here you have a chance to edit the basic parameters of your server without having to access the server files. In the list below you will find all parameters that can be edited.

VariableDefault ValueDescription
Mapde_dust2Change map on your server
Steam Account Token0…Assign GSLT token to the server (replace zeros with your token!)
Server Namedefault hostnameAssign name for your server
Max Players10Set maximum number of players allowed on your server
Server PasswordSet server password
RCON PasswordpasswordSet admin password
Game Mode0Change game mode (more information here)
Game Type3Change game type (more information here)
Auto-Update ServerOFFSet whether you want to auto update after each restart
CS2 Server Variables

Additionally, you can configure the files of the selected game mods. To find them, follow this path:

/home/container/game/csgo/cfg

After making changes to the server, you must start it. Return to the “Console” tab and select the “Start” option.

If you want to change your game mode but don’t know how, read our guide: https://servers4gamers.com/blog/how-to-change-game-mode-on-a-counter-strike-2-server/

We hope that our intuitive web interface has allowed you to configure Counter-Strike 2 server easily. If you want to ask us any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail, ticket or live chat!


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