How to Manage A Counter-Strike 2 Server

Counter-Strike servers, in general, have always been customizable and this is also the case for Counter-Strike 2, server owners are able to decide what game modes, maps, and game types will be played on the server, which can as a result attract a certain player base and form a community of like-minded players. Get the "Gun Game" or "Free For All" fanatics a good server to spend their time and have fun!

In this guide, you will learn how to use the Game Panel to change your server map, display the server on the public, and more Counter-Strike 2 Server Management topics!

Before Starting

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Managing your Counter-Strike 2 Server

Our Custom Game Panel features multiple options for our CS2 game servers, which can ease the management process a lot. Most of these variables are editable through the Startup tab from the game panel, and we've provided a brief explanation below.

How do I display my server in the public server list?

The first step is generating a Steam Account Token on Steam through this url. These Tokens are private and must not be shared; they will also get re-generated if you change your Steam password and expire if they're inactive.

Once the token has been generated, you'll need to copy the token, go to the Startup tab from the game panel, locate the STEAM_ACC variable, and paste it here.

How do I change my server's public name and set some tags?

To achieve this, you'll only need to edit the HOSTNAME and TAGS variables from the Startup tab.

• The Hostname will be your public server name on the Server Browser and what players will use to find the server. Make sure to choose something unique :)
• Each tag needs to be separated by a comma; see the example below.

How do I increase the number of slots on my server?

You'll only need to adjust the MAXPLAYERS variable in the Startup tab. You can increase or decrease the value as you see fit, but keep in mind that a high number of players will result in increased resource usage.

How do I connect to my Counter-Strike 2 Server?

There are three possible ways to connect to a Counter-Strike 2 Server: 2 of them through the Server browser, and the remaining one through the Game Console. We have a guide in our knowledge base covering this topic further which you can read here!

How do I change the server map?

Do you want to use a different default map? (the one that will be initialized each time you turn on the server), just edit the SRCDS_MAP variable in the Startup tab. There are multiple reworked maps available thanks to the CS2 update, so feel free to try the maps as you like :)

• Replace de_inferno with the map name of your choice.

How do I create daily backups for my server?

Our Game Panel features a Backup manager that you can use to create and restore backups as you wish (if you have enough cloud backup storage). These backups can be downloaded to your PC or restored through the panel on a later date if/when required. Just click on the "Backups" tab of your game panel.

Furthermore, the game panel also features Schedules, which you can use to create automatic backups for your files in a specific timeframe, and it supports custom cron schedule expressions. Learn more about setting up scheduled tasks with our guide here!

How do I change the Game Mode and Game Type from my server?

Counter-Strike 2 also has multiple game modes and game types available, and this can be edited through the Startup tab of the game panel with the GAME_MODE and GAME_TYPE variables. By default, the server is set to Classic and Casual.

You can refer to the official documentation to learn about the available modes and the possible combinations you can use.

How do I transfer my server to a different location?

The Game Panel also features a 1-click Transfer system, you can switch at any moment to any of the available locations! Just head to the 'Transfer' tab and select a location, then click on 'Transfer Server' and wait for the process to complete.

Using the Iceline AI to configure the server

The Iceline AI is a powerful tool included with our game servers that you can use to manage your server. Through a simple conversation, you can ask the AI to make any change for you!

For example, you can ask the AI to change your gamemode or set up a daily restart schedule for you, or you can ask simple questions like the list of the gamemodes/commands available, saving yourself a lot of time.

Additional Information

Do you need to change your server port or have any other requests? Feel free to contact us through a ticket so we can review your request! And as always, feel free to check our Knowledgebase occasionally for any new guides on how to manage your servers.