Counter-Strike 2 server hosting
Your own server for scrims, pugs and community nights.
Practice, scrims, retakes or community nights. Change maps and modes from the panel without typing a single rcon command.
- DDoS protected
- 24/7 support
- Live the moment you pay
Counter-Strike 2
From $4.99 first monthPick a size
4 GB
10 players
6 GB
16 players
8 GB
32 players
Starter plan, 4 GB
$4.99first monthSetting up your CS2 server
- Server reserved
- CS2 installed
- Address ready
Nothing for you to do here. Really.
You are live
OnlinePaste this into CS2 and play.
Server address
203.0.113.24:27015
3 friends joined
- DDoS protectionAlways on, every plan
- 24/7 supportReal people, any hour
- Low pingFast game hardware
- Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
- Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever
Pricing
Pick your CS2 plan
Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.
Starter
4 GBThen $9.99/mo.
Splitting with 3 friends? $3.52 each/mo
- 4 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- Up to 10 players
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Standard
6 GBThen $14.99/mo.
Splitting with 3 friends? $4.77 each/mo
- 6 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- Up to 16 players
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Pro
8 GBThen $19.99/mo.
Splitting with 3 friends? $6.02 each/mo
- 8 GB RAM
- 2 vCPU cores
- Up to 32 players
- DDoS protection included
- 24/7 support
Made for CS2
Everything a great CS2 server needs
Map changes in a click
Swap maps and restart matches from the panel.
Low latency
Game servers tuned for competitive play.
Plugins welcome
Metamod and CounterStrikeSharp ready for custom modes.
In game
A look inside CS2
Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.
Requirements
How much RAM does a CS2 server need?
Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.
| Your server | RAM | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| 5v5 scrims, practice or wingman with friends | 4 GB | Starter$9.99/mo |
| Community server with plugins, up to 16 players | 6 GB | Standard$14.99/mo |
| Deathmatch, retakes or surf with a full 32 player lobby | 8 GB | Pro$19.99/mo |
Your control panel
Every button you need. Try it.
This is the CS2 panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.
CS2 Server
203.0.113.24:27015
[12:00:00] Starting Counter-Strike 2 server
[12:00:03] Loading world
[12:00:06] Server started on port 27015
[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.
Power
CS2 actions
Connecting
How to join your CS2 server
- 1
In Counter-Strike 2, open Settings, then Game, and set Enable Developer Console to Yes.
- 2
Press the ~ key to open the console.
- 3
If your server has a password, type password followed by it and press Enter.
- 4
Type connect followed by the server address, for example connect 203.0.113.10:27015, and press Enter.
Common problems
The console will not open
Turn on Enable Developer Console under Settings, Game first. The ~ key is just below Esc.
Kicked straight back to the menu
If the server has a password, type password followed by it before the connect command.
Server not responding
Make sure the server is online. Servers sleep after 90 minutes with nobody playing, and anyone with access can start them again from the dashboard in one click.
Use the server address
Do not use localhost, 127.0.0.1 or your own IP from a home hosting guide. Copy the exact address of the server.
No port forwarding or firewall changes
Opening ports on your router is only for hosting a server at home, so there is nothing to change to join this one. If Windows asks whether to let the game through the firewall, choose Allow.
Mods and plugins
Modding your CS2 server
CS2 plugins run on Metamod:Source with CounterStrikeSharp on top, which powers retakes, practice mode, admin tools and match plugins. Workshop maps load straight from the Steam Workshop by ID, with nothing for players to install first.
About
Counter-Strike 2 server hosting, explained
A Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server is the full game installed through SteamCMD and started in dedicated mode, with launch options that pick the map, game type and mode, and player count. Valve matchmaking servers decide everything for you, while your own server lets you set the rules: private scrims, practice with infinite ammo and grenade trajectories, retakes, deathmatch, surf or a community night on Workshop maps.
To appear to the public and accept players from the internet, a server needs a Game Server Login Token, or GSLT, created free at steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers using app ID 730. Each running server needs its own token, and the account that owns it needs to be in good standing. Settings such as the hostname, RCON password, server password and round rules go in server.cfg inside the game/csgo/cfg folder.
CS2 needs far less memory than survival games, but it cares a lot about CPU clock speed and network quality, because each tick is simulated on a single thread and every millisecond of latency is felt in a firefight. 4 GB is plenty for a 5v5, and plugin heavy community servers or 32 player lobbies are happier with 6 to 8 GB. Hosting with us means the GSLT, map changes and match restarts are handled from the panel.
Guides
CS2 server guides
How to Host a CS2 Server (Step by Step, 2026)
How to host a CS2 server with GamezServers: pick a plan, add your GSLT, get your address in about 60 seconds, then set game modes, Workshop maps and admins.
ReadCS2 Practice Server Config (Ready to Paste, 2026)
A ready to paste CS2 practice server config with infinite ammo, grenade trajectories, rethrow, buy anywhere and no round end, plus how to load it on a server.
ReadCS2 Server GSLT Token Error? How to Fix It (Code 5005)
Fix CS2 server GSLT token errors like "Cert request for invalid failed with reason code 5005" and "LAN only": create, regenerate and set your token.
ReadHow to Make a CS2 Server (2026 Guide)
Set up a Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server with SteamCMD. GSLT token, launch options, game modes, server.cfg, ports, plugins and how to connect.
ReadHow to Play CS2 With Friends and Bots (Private Match Guide)
How to play CS2 with friends against bots or in a private match: the in game Practice lobby, a private server, bot commands, difficulty and team setup.
ReadHow to Play CS2 Workshop Maps on a Server (IDs and Collections)
How to play CS2 Workshop maps on a server: find the map ID, load it with host_workshop_map, set up collections and map rotation, and fix common errors.
ReadNo surprises
Included on every plan
- Always on DDoS protection
- 24/7 support from real people
- Low ping game hardware
- Live the moment you pay
- Your own address and port
- Live console with full access
- One click game actions
- One click backups
- Upgrade or cancel any time
FAQ
Questions, answered
Do I need a Steam game server token?
For a public listing, yes. Paste it in the panel and we handle the rest.
Is 4 GB enough?
For a 5v5 it is plenty. Go up for community servers with plugins.
Can I play Workshop maps?
Yes. Load any Workshop map by its ID with host_workshop_map and the server downloads it for you. Players get the map when they connect.
Can I run retakes, practice or deathmatch?
Yes. Deathmatch is a built in game mode, and retakes, practice mode and similar modes are CounterStrikeSharp plugins you can add.
Can I make the server private?
Yes. Set a server password and only people you share it with can join. Skip the GSLT if you only need LAN play.
Do plugins break after CS2 updates?
Sometimes. Valve updates can overwrite the file that loads Metamod, so it needs adding back, and plugins may need their own update. Check your plugins after every big patch.
Are your servers protected from DDoS attacks?
Yes. Every server on every plan sits behind always on DDoS protection at no extra cost, so attacks and booters do not knock your group offline.
When can I get help?
Any time. Support is 24/7, and the people answering run game servers every day. Email support@gamezservers.com whenever you need us.
Will my server lag?
Our servers run on fast game hardware on low latency networks for smooth, low ping play. If your group grows or adds heavy mods, upgrade in one click and keep your world.
How fast is setup, really?
Your server starts building the moment Stripe confirms payment. Most are online in under a minute, and the address and login appear on your dashboard automatically.
Your CS2 server is a minute away
Your own server for scrims, pugs and community nights.
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CS2
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