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Configuring Basic Settings for Your CS2 Server

Last updated on Feb 19, 2025

Setting up your Counter-Strike 2 server with the correct settings ensures optimal performance, player management, and gameplay experience. This guide will walk you through configuring essential server settings within VolticHost Game Panel.


📌 Prerequisites


1️⃣ Accessing Your CS2 Server Settings

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click on your Counter-Strike 2 server.

  3. Navigate to the Startup tab.

  4. Here, you can modify essential server settings like Server Name, Game Mode, Max Players, and Tickrate.

  5. Adjust the values as needed and click Save Changes.

Your CS2 server settings are now updated!


2️⃣ Editing the Server Configuration File

  1. Open the File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Locate and open the server.cfg file in the csgo/cfg directory.

  3. Modify key settings such as:

    • hostname "My CS2 Server" → Sets your server name

    • sv_cheats 0 → Disables cheats

    • mp_autoteambalance 1 → Enables team balancing

  4. Click Save File once changes are made.

Your CS2 server configuration file has been successfully updated!


3️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes

  1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click Stop to shut down the server.

  3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to relaunch the server with the new settings.

CS2 server settings are now fully applied!


🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully configured your CS2 server settings using VolticHost Game Panel! Your server is now optimized for a better gameplay experience. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.