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Counter-Strike 2 Server Hosting

Counter-Strike 2 server hosting for scrims, practice sessions or a community that plays every night. Set the game mode, load Workshop maps and edit every config over sFTP, on AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs from $1.90 USD a month.

  • Every CS2 game mode
  • Workshop maps
  • Full sFTP to every config
  • Unlimited slots
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Plans from $1.90 USD / month

Counter-Strike 2 key art: two masked soldiers in silhouette on an orange background
Counter-Strike 2 cover art with a masked soldier on orange

Counter-Strike 2Requires 2 GB RAM · runs on all 9 plans

Every way to play CS2Game modes a Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server can run

  • Competitive5v5 matches with full economy
  • Wingman2v2 on smaller maps
  • CasualRelaxed rounds, bigger teams
  • DeathmatchInstant respawns to warm up
  • Arms RaceA new weapon with every kill

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Every plan includes

    Manage your CS2 server from one panel

    Screenshots of our real panel. Configs, backups and locations are a few clicks away, with no command line needed.

    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel with the folders and files of a game server

    Try the live panel demoCurious how the panel feels? Try the demo on our home page.

    Everything included with your CS2 server

    No feature tiers. Each plan has the same hardware and tools; you only choose the RAM.

    Play your way

    • Unlimited slotsNo player cap from us, up to what the game allows.
    • Workshop mapsHost maps and collections from the Steam Workshop.
    • Game ChangerMove the plan to another game when the team takes a break.
    • Dallas or AmsterdamTwo locations, with a Location Changer in the panel.

    Manage it easily

    • File Manager and full sFTPReach every config, map and addon folder.
    • BackupsSnapshot the server before updates or plugin changes.
    • 2 free databasesMySQL for stats, ranks and admin plugins.
    • Schedules and usersTimed restarts and panel access for your co-admins.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz to keep every tick on time.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeDedicated DDR5 memory and Samsung NVMe storage.
    • DDoS protectionFiltering in front of every server, all the time.
    • Ready in 60 secondsLive within 60 seconds after payment.

    CS2 server hosting for scrims, practice and community nights

    Valve's matchmaking decides the map, the players and the rules. A server of your own puts all three back in your hands. Lock it with a password for a 5v5 scrim against another team, open it to the public as a community server, or keep it private for practice: grenade lineups, infinite ammo, bots on the spots you want to clear.

    For a team, a fixed server also means fixed settings: the same tick, the same configs and the same maps every practice, so what you learn carries over to match day. Your CS2 server goes live within 60 seconds after payment.

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    Pick your RAM
    Counter-Strike 2 screenshot: counter-terrorists pushing across a sunny Italian town square

    Workshop maps, GSLT and configs

    A Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server is a handful of text files and a few launch settings. Here is what each one does.

    Game Server Login Token (GSLT)

    Public CS2 servers need a free GSLT for app 730, created on Steam's Game Server Account Management page. Without one the server can still run for LAN-style private games, but it will not appear in the community server browser.

    Workshop maps and collections

    Community maps load straight from the Steam Workshop by their ID, with host_workshop_map for a single map or host_workshop_collection for a whole rotation. Players download them when they connect.

    Configs that run every match

    Hostname, password, round time and economy live in server.cfg and the game mode configs under game/csgo/cfg. Edit them in the File Manager and restart the map to apply.

    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel listing a server's folders and files
    The File Manager: every CS2 config file, editable in your browser or over sFTP.

    CS2 plugins with Metamod and CounterStrikeSharp

    SourceMod does not run on Counter-Strike 2. Community plugins for retakes, practice modes, ranks or admin tools run on Metamod:Source 2.x with CounterStrikeSharp on top. A typical install looks like this:

    1. Back up first. Make a backup in the panel so you can roll back in one step.
    2. Upload Metamod. Put Metamod:Source 2.x in game/csgo/addons and add its search path to gameinfo.gi.
    3. Add CounterStrikeSharp. Upload it into the same addons folder, then drop plugins into its plugins folder.
    4. Check it loaded. Restart and run meta list in the console. After a CS2 update, check that gameinfo.gi still has the Metamod line.

    Stuck on a step? Our 24/7 support team works with game servers every day and can take a look.

    Backups tab in the TheGameHosting panel with two saved backups
    Backups: save the server before you add plugins or a CS2 update lands.

    How much RAM does a CS2 server need?

    Counter-Strike 2 needs at least 2 GB of RAM, so even our 2 GB plan at $1.90 USD a month runs it. More memory buys headroom for:

    • A private 5v5 or 2v2 Wingman server, which is comfortable near the bottom of the slider.
    • Public community servers with more players and a long Workshop rotation.
    • CounterStrikeSharp plugins for ranks, retakes or practice modes on top.

    There is no slot limit on our side, so RAM is the only number to think about. Our support team can suggest a size if you tell them how you will use the server.

    Counter-Strike 2 screenshot: first-person view firing a rifle beside wooden barrels

    Counter-Strike 2 requires 2 GB RAMEvery plan runs it

    • 2 GB
    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
    • 8 GB
    • 10 GB
    • 12 GB
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB

    Hardware we own, in Dallas and Amsterdam

    Your server runs on machines we own, not on rented capacity. CS2 servers simulate every round at 64 ticks per second with sub-tick input, and that work lands on one busy core, so clock speed is what keeps the game smooth. Every plan uses AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz with DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage.

    For a competitive shooter, distance is ping. Teams in the Americas usually pick Dallas, TX (United States), and European teams pick Amsterdam (Netherlands). Both run our own hardware on a 10 Gbps network, with UPS backup power and DDoS filtering in front of every server.

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3D up to 5.7Ghz
    • DDR5 RAM
    • Samsung NVMe Storage
    • 10 Gbps Network
    • UPS Backup Power
    • Dallas, TX & Amsterdam, NL

    Real people on support

    Our team is available 24/7/365. Ask about a GSLT that is not accepted, a plugin that stopped loading after an update or a Workshop map that will not download, and a person answers.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    Guides for your CS2 server

    Step-by-step help from our blog, written for people who run their own CS2 server.

    More guides on our blog

    CS2 server hosting questions

    Can't find your answer? Ask our support team.

    How fast is my CS2 server ready?

    Your Counter-Strike 2 server goes live within 60 seconds after payment. We email the access details, and you can start it and edit its configs from the panel right away.

    Do I need a GSLT for my CS2 server?

    For a public server, yes. Create a free Game Server Login Token for app 730 on Steam's Game Server Account Management page and add it to your server's settings. Without a token the server still runs, but it is not listed in the community server browser.

    Can I play Workshop maps on my server?

    Yes. Load a single map with host_workshop_map and its Workshop ID, or a whole collection with host_workshop_collection. Players download the maps when they join.

    Can I install CounterStrikeSharp plugins?

    CS2 plugins run on Metamod:Source 2.x with CounterStrikeSharp on top; SourceMod does not support CS2. You get full sFTP access to upload them into game/csgo/addons, and our 24/7 support team can help if a plugin will not load.

    How many players can join a CS2 server?

    We don't limit slots on any plan, so you can set the player count the game allows. A private scrim needs ten slots; a public Casual or Deathmatch server can take many more.

    How much RAM does a CS2 server need?

    Counter-Strike 2 needs at least 2 GB of RAM, so every plan runs it, starting with 2 GB at $1.90 USD a month. Public servers with more players, big Workshop rotations and plugins benefit from more.

    How do I make my CS2 server private?

    Set sv_password in server.cfg and share it only with your team. Players then connect from the console with the server address and the password.

    Where are your CS2 servers located?

    Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands), on AMD 9950X/7950X3D hardware we own in both. Pick the one closer to your players for a lower ping, and switch later with the Location Changer.

    Do you have a promo code?

    Use FULL2026 at checkout to get 15% off for life.

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with Valve?

    No. TheGameHosting is an independent host and is not affiliated with Counter-Strike 2 or Valve Corporation.

    Start your CS2 server today

    Set up scrims, practice or a public community server in minutes: live within 60 seconds after payment, with Workshop maps and full config access.

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