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Adding Admins to Your CS2 Server

Last updated on Feb 19, 2025

Managing admin privileges is crucial for maintaining order and control over your Counter-Strike 2 server, ensuring that trusted individuals can assist with moderation and server management.


📌 Prerequisites


1️⃣ Accessing the Admin Configuration File

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click on your Counter-Strike 2 server.

  3. Navigate to the File Manager.

  4. Locate the admins_simple.ini (or relevant admin config file) in the server directory.

  5. Click Edit to open the file for modifications.

Admin configuration file is now open for editing!


2️⃣ Adding an Admin Entry

  1. In the admin configuration file, add a new line for each admin in the following format:

    "STEAM_0:1:12345678" "admin" "password"
    
  2. Replace STEAM_0:1:12345678 with the admin's Steam ID, "admin" with their access level, and "password" with a secure password if required by your setup.

  3. This entry grants the specified user administrative rights, allowing them to manage the server.

  4. Click Save File to confirm your changes.

Admin entry successfully added to your CS2 server configuration!


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 updated admin settings.

CS2 server admin privileges are now active!


🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully added admin(s) to your CS2 server using VolticHost Game Panel, enhancing your server management capabilities. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.