Counter-Strike 2 Documentation

Guides for managing and configuring your CS2 game server on FSHOST.

New Here? Start With These

Follow the path for the server you have. Both take about ten minutes.

Free Server

1. Connect to your server. Find the IP and port on the Free Server Panel, then open the CS2 console and type connect IP:PORT
2. Turn on the developer console. Setup steps, needed for most server commands
3. Log in to RCON with the password from the panel: RCON guide
4. Learn the chat commands for maps and game modes: Free Server Commands

Pro Server

1. Connect to your server. The IP and port are at the top of your server's page at fshost.me/pro/servers. Click Join via Steam, or use Other ways to join → Copy console command and paste it into the CS2 console
2. Make yourself an admin. Become a Server Admin, the panel method takes four steps
3. Learn the in-game commands for maps, game modes and admin actions: Pro Server Commands
4. Add the features you want. Plugin Overview covers match management, deathmatch, skins and demos
5. Play a Workshop map by setting its ID in Game settings: Workshop Maps

Reference

Commands and Controls

• Free Server Commands - Chat commands available on Free servers
• Pro Server Commands - Chat commands available on Pro servers
• RCON Commands - Console commands for server settings and cvars
• In-Game Admin Commands - Admin-specific commands (Pro)

Advanced Features

• CSTV Broadcasting - Enable spectating and demo recording (Pro)
• Automation - Automatic game updates and scheduled restarts (Pro)
• Team Access - Let teammates control the server from their own accounts (Pro)
• Plugin Overview - Available plugins and addons
• Workshop Maps - Run Steam Workshop maps and collections (Pro)
• Config Files - Which config file to edit over FTP (Pro)

Pro Server Plugins

Extra features you can run on a Pro server.

Administration

• CS2-SimpleAdmin - Ban, kick, mute and manage players
• FSH-AdminManager - Admin roles and permissions

Game Modes

• Deathmatch - Free-for-all deathmatch
• Retakes - Bomb site retake practice
• MatchZy - Scrims, matches and practice
• OpenPrefirePrac - Prefire training

Customization

• WeaponPaints - Custom weapon skins
• Discord Demo Links - Post demo download links to Discord

Server Types

Free Servers

• FakeRcon and CS2MapChange included
• Official maps and some community maps
• RCON access

Create Free Server →

Pro Servers

• All plugins in the Plugin Overview
• CSTV broadcasting and demos
• Admin management in the Pro Panel
• FTP access for configs and plugin settings
• Workshop maps and collections
• Priority support through Pro Support tickets

View Pro Plans →

Common Tasks

These are console commands. Open the developer console with **** and authenticate with fake_rcon_passwordfirst, as described in the [RCON guide](/games/cs2/rcon). Commands prefixed withsay` are chat commands sent from the console.

Server Configuration

# Change server name
fake_rcon hostname "Your Server Name - fshost.me"

# Set password
fake_rcon sv_password "password123"

# Configure competitive settings
fake_rcon mp_maxrounds 30
fake_rcon mp_startmoney 800
fake_rcon mp_roundtime 1.92

Map Management

# Quick map change
say !map dust2

# RCON map change
fake_rcon changelevel de_mirage

# List available maps
fake_rcon maps *

Player Management

# View connected players
fake_rcon status

# Kick player
fake_rcon kick "PlayerName"

# Broadcast message
fake_rcon say "Server restarting in 5 minutes"

Getting Support

Resources

• Documentation: Browse these guides for answers
• Discord: Join FSHOST Community
• Support Channels:
  • Free users: #free-support
  • Pro users: #pro-support

Common Questions

How do I access my server files?

Free servers: Limited file access via RCON commands

Pro servers: FTP access to the addons and cfg folders. Request credentials by opening a ticket on the Pro Support page. See FTP Access.

Can I use custom maps?

Free servers: Access to official maps and select community maps

Pro servers: Steam Workshop maps and collections. See Workshop Maps

How do I install plugins?

• Free: Limited to the included plugins
• Pro: Request other plugins on a ticket at Pro Support

What is GSLT and do I need it?

A Game Server Login Token links your server to a Steam account. It is optional on FSHOST servers, and plugins such as WeaponPaints work without one. Pro users who want to set a GSLT can do so in the Pro Panel.

Plugin Comparison

Feature	Free	Pro
Basic Admin Tools	No	Yes
CSTV Broadcasting	No	Yes
Match Management	No	Yes
Custom Plugins	No	Yes
Workshop Maps	No	Yes
FTP Access	No	Yes
Priority Support	No	Yes