Counter-Strike 2 server hostingEygelshoven, NL · Shield included
Your own Counter-Strike 2 server.
Run CS2 scrims, retakes, surf or a full community server with full root access, NVMe storage and Shield DDoS protection. Install with SteamCMD, add Metamod and CounterStrikeSharp, and load Workshop maps.
from $11.99/mo on Standard · Tiny · Starter
- Online in about 60 seconds
- DDoS protection included
- Full control of your files
Ports to open
- 27015UDPGame traffic and Steam query (-port)
- 27015TCPRCON (restrict to your IP)
Recommended plans
Sized for Counter-Strike 2, from first world to full server.
Picked from our live catalog for real player counts. Move up a plan when the crowd grows.
Starter (10-player scrims)
Standard
Standard · Tiny
4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · 100 GB NVMe · 1 Gbps
100 GB NVMe fits the large CS2 install, with 8 GB RAM for a 5v5 server.
$11.99/mo
$9.59/mo billed yearly
Community (Up to 32 players)
RecommendedStandard
Standard · Large
4 vCPU · 10 GB RAM · 150 GB NVMe · 1 Gbps
10 GB RAM and 150 GB NVMe for plugins, Workshop maps and a bigger player count.
$14.99/mo
$11.99/mo billed yearly
Multi-server (Several instances)
High-Frequency
High-Frequency · Silver
4 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 200 GB NVMe · 2.5 Gbps
Dedicated high-frequency cores to run retakes, DM and scrim servers side by side.
$39.99/mo
$31.99/mo billed yearly
Why host it here
Everything Counter-Strike 2 needs. Nothing it does not.
Workshop maps and collections
Load any Workshop map with host_workshop_map or a whole collection with +host_workshop_collection.
Metamod and CounterStrikeSharp
Full file access to run Metamod:Source and CounterStrikeSharp plugins for retakes, admin tools and more.
Your configs, your rules
Competitive cfgs, practice settings, custom game modes. Edit server.cfg and gamemode files directly.
Shield against match floods
Scrim and community servers get targeted mid-match. Shield filters floods before they reach the server.
Setup guide
Online in 5 steps.
Do it yourself over SSH, use the Pterodactyl panel, or ask the AI agent to do it while you watch.
- 01
Order a plan
Pick a plan below and pay from your prepaid wallet. Monthly, 6 months (-10%) or yearly (-20%).
- 02
Choose Pterodactyl or an OS
Select the Pterodactyl one-click app for a browser panel, or start from Ubuntu, Debian or Windows Server.
- 03
Install with SteamCMD
Run steamcmd +login anonymous +app_update 730 validate. Create a Game Server Login Token for app 730 and set +sv_setsteamaccount.
- 04
Open the ports in Shield
Allow 27015 UDP for players. Keep RCON on 27015 TCP limited to your own IP, or disable it.
- 05
Invite your players
Players connect with connect your-ip:27015 in the console, or find you in the community server browser.
$ ufw allow 27015/udp
Rule added
$ systemctl status cs2-server
active (running)
agent › open Counter-Strike 2 to players and keep RCON private
Shield: allow 27015 from anywhere, admin ports from your IP only.
Pterodactyl panel, one click
Pick it at checkout and the panel and Wings daemon install with the server.
Network
Ports to open in Shield.
Allow the game port for everyone. Keep admin and RCON ports locked to your own IP.
| Port | Protocol | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| 27015 | UDP | Game traffic and Steam query (-port) |
| 27015 | TCP | RCON (restrict to your IP) |
What is the SteamCMD app id for a CS2 server?
730. The CS2 dedicated server installs from the same app id as the game, using an anonymous SteamCMD login: app_update 730 validate.
Do I need a Game Server Login Token?
Yes, for a public server listed online. Create one for app id 730 at steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers and pass it with +sv_setsteamaccount.
How much disk does CS2 need?
The dedicated server install is large, well over 30 GB and growing with updates. That is why we start CS2 on plans with 100 GB NVMe or more.
Can I run 128 tick?
CS2 uses Valve's sub-tick system and runs at 64 tick. Server tick rate is not something hosts can raise in CS2, so be wary of anyone selling 128 tick CS2.
Can the AI agent install plugins?
It can install Metamod:Source and CounterStrikeSharp over SSH, update gameinfo.gi, and restart the server, showing every command it runs. AI usage is billed separately.
More games
Running more than one community?
Your Counter-Strike 2 server, live in minutes.
Shield in front, NVMe storage and full root access. Deploy now and invite your players tonight.