counter-strike-2

Multiplayer FPS dedicated server

TLDR

Run a casual game server

$ [path/to]/cs2 -dedicated +game_type 0 +game_mode 0 +map [de_dust2]

Run a competitive game server

$ [path/to]/cs2 -dedicated +game_type 0 +game_mode 1 +map [de_dust2]

Run with specific IP, port, and max players

$ [path/to]/cs2 -dedicated +map [de_dust2] -ip [1.2.3.4] -port [27015] -maxplayers [10]

Run with Steam authentication token

$ [path/to]/cs2 -dedicated +map [de_dust2] +sv_setsteamaccount [token]

Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server hosts headless game servers for multiplayer matches. It runs without a graphical interface and can be managed via console commands or RCON (Remote Console) for remote administration.The server can be configured through command-line parameters, console commands, and configuration files. It supports custom game modes, maps, plugins, and administrative controls. Dedicated servers are essential for hosting competitive matches, community servers, and private games with specific rule sets.Server performance depends on player count, tick rate, and available system resources. The dedicated server is distributed via SteamCMD and requires Steam authentication to run.

PARAMETERS

-dedicated

Run as dedicated server (headless, no GUI)

+map mapname

Specify the map to load (e.g., dedust2, demirage)

+game_type type

Game type (0 = Classic, 1 = Arms Race/Demolition/Deathmatch)

+game_mode mode

Game mode (varies by game_type, e.g., 0 = Casual, 1 = Competitive)

+mapgroup group

Map group to use (e.g., mgactive, mgallclassic)

-maxplayers count

Maximum number of players

-ip address

Server IP address to bind

-port port

Server port (default: 27015)

-insecure

Disable VAC anti-cheat

+sv_setsteamaccount token

Game Server Login Token for Steam authentication

CONFIGURATION

game/csgo/cfg/server.cfg

Server configuration including hostname, passwords, game rules, and administrative settings.

CONSOLE COMMANDS

quit

Shut down the server

changelevel map

Change to a different map

status

Show server status

CAVEATS

Requires Steam and valid game files. Server hardware requirements depend on player count. Network configuration (port forwarding, firewall) needed for public servers.