DocumentationHow to Configure Your Counter-Strike 2 Server
You can customize your server via the config files in the /game/csgo/cfg/ directory.
Edit server.cfg
The server.cfg is the main configuration file of your server.
Stop the server
Stop your server via the dashboard.Connect via SFTP
Connect to your server via SFTP or use the File Browser in the dashboard.Open server.cfg
Open the fileserver.cfgat:/game/csgo/cfg/server.cfg/game/csgo/cfg/server.cfgAdjust settings
Adjust the desired values (see table below).Start the server
Save the file and start your server.
Important settings
| Setting | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
mp_maxrounds | Maximum number of rounds | 24 |
mp_roundtime | Round time in minutes | 1.92 |
mp_roundtime_defuse | Round time on defusal maps | 1.92 |
mp_freezetime | Freeze time at round start (seconds) | 15 |
mp_buytime | Buy time in seconds | 20 |
mp_startmoney | Starting money | 800 |
mp_maxmoney | Maximum money | 16000 |
mp_friendlyfire | Friendly fire (0 = off, 1 = on) | 1 |
mp_autoteambalance | Auto team balance (0 = off, 1 = on) | 1 |
mp_limitteams | Max player difference between teams | 1 |
sv_alltalk | Everyone can hear each other (0 = off, 1 = on) | 0 |
Example
mp_maxrounds 24
mp_roundtime_defuse 1.92
mp_freezetime 15
mp_buytime 20
mp_startmoney 800
mp_maxmoney 16000
mp_friendlyfire 1mp_maxrounds 24
mp_roundtime_defuse 1.92
mp_freezetime 15
mp_buytime 20
mp_startmoney 800
mp_maxmoney 16000
mp_friendlyfire 1Game mode configs
Each game mode has its own config file that is loaded when the mode is selected:
| File | Game Mode |
|---|---|
gamemode_competitive.cfg | Competitive |
gamemode_competitive2v2.cfg | Wingman |
gamemode_casual.cfg | Casual |
gamemode_deathmatch.cfg | Deathmatch |
gamemode_custom.cfg | Custom |
gamemode_armsrace.cfg | Arms Race |
gamemode_demolition.cfg | Demolition |
Note
Game mode configs override the values from server.cfg. For example, if you want to change the round time in competitive mode, you need to edit gamemode_competitive.cfg.
Useful console commands
You can execute the following commands via the server console in the dashboard:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
mp_warmup_end | End warmup phase |
mp_restartgame 1 | Restart game immediately |
changelevel de_dust2 | Change map |
bot_kick | Remove all bots |
bot_add_t | Add bot to Terrorists |
bot_add_ct | Add bot to Counter-Terrorists |