Counter Strike 2 Server

Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is the latest installment in the renowned Counter-Strike series of online shooters. It was developed by Valve and released on September 27, 2023. CS2 is the successor to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO), one of the most-played and most influential tactical multiplayer shooters in the world.

The system requirements for a CS2 server depend on the number of players and the maps. Host Honest recommends the following minimum requirements:
RAM: 2 GB for smaller servers (up to 10 players), 4-8 GB for larger servers.
CPU: at least 2 cores, ideally 4 cores.
Storage: 50-60 GB of free disk space.
Host Honest makes sure your servers run on powerful machines with sufficient bandwidth.

CS2 supports a wide variety of game modes, including:
- Competitive
- Casual
- Deathmatch
- Wingman
- Custom modes
You can set the desired mode via the server configuration files or change it in the Host Honest control panel.

The maximum number of players depends on your hosting plan. By default, a Counter-Strike 2 server supports between 10 and 64 players at once, depending on the settings and the game mode used. Host Honest offers flexible plans to host servers for small teams or larger communities.

Yes, Counter-Strike 2 supports mods and plugins. You can install extensions such as admin tools, custom maps or gameplay modifications. Simply add your Workshop collection, and the server takes care of the rest.
Popular plugins include:
Sourcemod: For advanced server management and extra features.
Metamod: A plugin that supports other plugins.

Yes, you can add maps to Counter-Strike 2. Simply add your Workshop collection, and the server takes care of the rest.
Alternatively, you can add maps manually:
- Download the maps you want from a platform such as GameBanana.
- Log in to the Host Honest game server panel and navigate to the file manager.
- Upload the map files to your server's maps folder.
- Add the new map to the map rotation by editing the maplist.txt or mapcycle.txt configuration file.
- Restart the server for the changes to take effect.

Host Honest offers automatic backup features that you can activate in the server panel. We recommend creating regular backups of your save data, server configurations and modifications, especially before major changes or updates.

Host Honest makes sure your server always stays up to date. You can enable the automatic update feature so your server receives the latest patches and updates from Valve. Alternatively, you can update manually by restarting the server via the control panel and checking for available updates.

Host Honest offers a user-friendly web interface that makes it easy to manage your CS2 server. Features include:
- Server configuration: Adjust game modes, maps, player count and other settings.
- Live console: Monitor and manage your server in real time.
- Player management: Kick, ban or mute players via the admin interface.
- Statistics: Track server performance, player activity and other stats.

To grant someone admin rights on your CS2 server, follow these steps:
- Open the admin.cfg file or install Sourcemod for advanced admin features.
- Add the Steam IDs of the people you want to set as admins.
- Save the file and restart the server for the changes to take effect.

Host Honest offers several protective features to keep your CS2 server secure:
- VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat): This feature is enabled by default and protects your server from cheaters.
- Sourcemod plugins: You can install anti-cheat plugins such as SMAC (SourceMod Anti-Cheat) for additional security.
- Password protection: You can protect your server with a password to ensure only authorized players can join.

To optimize your server's performance, you can:
- Adjust the tick rate: By default, CS2 runs at a tick rate of 64, but for competitive play you can switch to 128 ticks. Note that this requires more resources.
- Limit the number of plugins: Keep the number of installed plugins as low as possible to avoid lag.
- Adjust server resources: Choose a Host Honest plan with sufficient CPU and RAM to ensure smooth gameplay, especially with many players or demanding maps.

Yes, on request. Please note that a dedicated IP address is provisioned manually by us. Provisioning can take up to 24 hours, after which your server will be restarted automatically.