Managing Your Server
Learn how to configure and manage your FSHOST.me game server.
Accessing Server Management
- Log in to the Pro Panel
- Click on your server name
- You'll see the server management page
Server Management Page
The server page is split into tabs.
| Tab | What it holds |
|---|---|
| Overview | Status, connection info, player count and resource usage |
| Files | FTP access details. For Counter-Strike 2 also the CSTV spectate address and the Demo files list |
| Console | Server console output, with a box to send commands on games that support it |
| Settings | Game settings, Server admins and Automation |
| Actions | Server actions, a log of who started, stopped or restarted the server and when |
| Billing | Server pricing, Your balance and Charge history |
The top of the page stays the same on every tab. It shows the server status, the IP and port with a Copy button, Join via Steam, and the Edit, Stop and Restart buttons.
Other ways to join opens a menu with more options:
| Option | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Add to Steam favourites | Saves the server in your Steam server browser favorites |
| Copy console command | Copies the connect IP:PORT command for the in-game console |
| Copy address | Copies the IP and port only |
Entries by FSHOST with user type Bot in the Actions tab are scheduled restarts and automatic updates. Change or turn them off under Automation.
Overview Tab
Three tiles at the top show live usage: Players (online and slots), CPU (percent of your allocated cores) and Memory (percent of your allocated RAM).
Below them, the overview is split into boxes.
| Box | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Server details | Server ID, hostname, game, location, CPU cores, memory and the date the server was created |
| Connection info | Server IP with port, Query port, RCON password and Join password |
| Billing | Monthly price of the server |
| Server status | Scan status and Last scanned. We check regularly that your server is online and answers server queries, this is the result and time of the latest check |
| Player statistics | Graph of the player count over time |
| Server query response | Raw data your server returns to a server query, such as name, map and player count |
Quick Actions
Power Controls
- Start - Boot up the server
- Stop - Shut down gracefully
- Restart - Stop and start again
- Steam Update Required - Update after a Steam update. See Server Updates
Configuration
Server Settings
Open the Settings tab on your server's page. The Edit button in the top right opens the same page.
The Server settings menu on the left has these pages:
| Page | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Game settings | Hostname, slots, maps, passwords and everything else the game needs before it starts |
| Server admins | In-game admins for Counter-Strike 2. See Become a Server Admin |
| Automation | Automatic game updates and scheduled restarts. See Automation |
The fields on Game settings depend on the game.
General Settings
- Server name
- Description
- Password protection
- Max players
- Admin password
Game-Specific Settings
- Game mode
- Map/World settings
- Mods
- Versions
- Cracked options
Advanced
Only modify additional settings which change startup parameters if you know what you're doing.
Applying Changes
After changing settings:
- Click Save changes
- Restart the server for changes to take effect
Saving pushes the config to your server. Automation settings are the exception, they apply straight away once saved.
Automation
Open the Settings tab and click Automation to configure automatic game updates and scheduled restarts.
Automatic Updates
With Apply Steam updates automatically switched on, a game update is applied as soon as nobody is playing. A running server is stopped, updated and started again. This is only available for games that support it.
Scheduled Restarts
A regular restart clears memory leaks and keeps the server responsive.
- Choose Never (off), Every day, Twice a day (12 hours apart) or Once a week under How often. Once a week adds a Day of the week field
- Set the Restart time on a 24-hour clock and pick your Timezone
- Restarts only happen when nobody is online
- A restart is skipped if the server was started or restarted in the previous three hours
- Scheduled restarts show as FSHOST (Bot) in the Actions tab
See the CS2 Automation guide for a step-by-step walkthrough.
Server Updates
Updating Your Server
With automatic updates switched on under Automation, you do not need to do anything. With them switched off, the server cannot be started until it is updated.
To apply updates from Steam/Valve by hand:
Note: No need to stop your server if it's running. It will be booted back up.
- Click "Steam Update Required"
- Wait for update to finish
- If your server was stopped, start it.
Historical Data
- Player count - The Player statistics graph on the Overview tab
- Resource usage - The CPU and Memory tiles on the Overview tab
- Server actions - The Actions tab
- Billing charges - Charge history on the Billing tab
Networking
Port Configuration
The game IP and port are shown at the top of your server's page. The Connection info box on the Overview tab repeats them and adds the Query port. For Counter-Strike 2, the CSTV address is under the Files tab in the CSTV box.
Port types:
- Game Port - Main server port
- Query Port - Server list queries
- CSTV Port - Counter-Strike TV. This is a spectator mode for Counter-Strike that allows players and fans to watch your live games with a slight delay or watch replays (if enabled)
WARNING
Ports are assigned automatically and cannot be changed unless agreed by us.
Firewall / DDoS Mitigation
Pro servers have predefined rules to help block attacks and cannot be managed by you:
- Custom ports are available on request
- DDoS protection settings are predefined
Advanced Features
RCON Access
For remote server management:
- RCON Guide
- Configure RCON password
- Use RCON client or use it in-game
FTP Access
Some servers offer FTP for file management:
- Get FTP credentials from the Files tab in the Pro Panel, see File Manager
- Use FileZilla or similar client
- Direct file access
API Access
Pro servers don't currently offer an API. We're always looking to improve our service so you can always talk to us about your requirements.
If you're running a business that could benefit from us providing you servers, please get in touch.
Need Help?
- Pro Support - Follow the options on the Support page on our website