Counter Strike 2
Counter Strike 2
11 ArticlesHow to Switch Between Practice, Warmup, and Scrim Modes on your Counter Strike 2 Server
Our Counter Strike 2 servers come with pre-configured settings for practice sessions, scrims, and warmups - making it easy to host matches or train with your team. You can switch between these setups instantly using the Quick Actions available right from your control panel. --- Available Modes With just one click, you can instantly switch between: - Practice Mode – Enables infinite nades, no round timer, no freeze time, and more for utility and aim practice. - Scrim Warmup – Great for warming up with teammates before a match, includes basic configs and a warmup timer. - Scrim Match – Loads a full competitive-ready config with settings suitable for 5v5 matches. - Add/Remove Bots – Instantly populate or empty the server of bots. - Custom – Create your own Quick Action to run any command you like, such as loading a custom config, switching maps, restarting rounds, etc. These are all available in your server's Quick Tasks tab. --- Using Quick Actions 1. Head to your control panel. 2. On your server dashboard, go to the Quick Tasks tab. 3. Click any task such as or to instantly apply it to your server. ::ProseNote{title="Tip" description="You can drag tasks from the All Tasks section into Pinned Tasks. These will then show up directly on your server's overview dashboard for even quicker access!"} :: --- Bonus Tip: Practice Your Smokes When using the Practice config, we recommend visiting: https://jumpthrow.pro/ This site is packed with community-submitted smoke lineups for all major maps — ideal for utility practice and solo warmups! --- If you require any further assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Install Plugins and Mods on your Counter Strike 2 Community Server
Installing plugins allows you to expand your server’s functionality by adding new features, automation tools, and custom gameplay mechanics. Shockbyte's CS2 servers support plugin installation through CounterStrikeSharp and Metamod. --- Enabling Plugin Support Before installing any plugins, you must first enable support via your control panel: 1. Navigate to your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Go to the tab. 3. Find the option Enable Metamod & CounterStrikeSharp and set it to . 4. Save the changes and Start your server. This will automatically install all necessary files and set up your server to support plugins. --- Installing a Plugin Once plugin support is enabled, you can add any compatible plugin to your server: 1. Navigate to the tab in your control panel. 2. Go to: 3. Upload the plugin folder here. For example, to install the Auto Map Changer plugin: 1. Visit the GitHub page: https://github.com/skaen/Auto-Map-Changer 2. Click the Releases section and download the latest version. 3. Upload the folder to: 4. Restart your server. --- Verifying Plugin Installation After your server restarts, you can confirm the plugin is installed correctly by opening your server console and running: This command will show a list of all active plugins currently running on your server. --- If you require any further assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Enable and Use GOTV on your Counter Strike 2 Community Server
GOTV allows you to spectate matches, record replays, and review gameplay from your Counter Strike 2 community server. This guide explains how to enable GOTV, spectate with it, and record and watch demos. --- Enabling GOTV To enable GOTV on your CS2 server: 1. Navigate to your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Go to the tab. 3. Find the Enable GOTV option and enable it. 4. Save the changes and Start your server. --- Spectating with GOTV Once GOTV is enabled, spectators can watch your server using the GOTV port. To connect: 1. Launch CS2. 2. Open the developer console by pressing the tilde () key. 3. Enter the following command: You can find the GOTV port for your server by visiting the tab in your control panel. --- Recording GOTV Demos GOTV supports manual demo recording from the server console or RCON. This allows you to start and stop recordings at any time and set a custom name. - To start recording a demo: - To stop recording: The recorded file will be saved to the directory on your server using the name you provided. --- Watching GOTV Demos To watch a recorded demo: 1. Go to your panel's Files tab. 2. Download the file from the folder. 3. On your computer, place the file into: 4. Launch CS2 and open the developer console. 5. Enter the following command: Replace with the name of your demo file. --- If you require any further assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Use Steam Workshop Maps and Collections on Your Counter Strike 2 Server
Counter Strike 2 community servers support both individual maps and map collections from the Steam Workshop. This allows you to customize your server with custom content and map rotations built by the community. --- Finding a Workshop Map or Collection ID To use a map or collection from the Steam Workshop, you’ll need its numerical ID. You can find this by opening the Workshop page in your browser and copying the number from the URL. Example: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3539217452 - the ID is . --- Adding a Workshop Map or Collection Once you have the map or collection ID: 1. Navigate to your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Go to the tab. 3. Enter the Workshop Map ID or Workshop Collection ID in the corresponding field. 4. Save the changes and Start your server again. --- What Happens When You Use Each? - Workshop Map ID: The selected map will load automatically when the server starts, replacing any default map setting. - Workshop Collection ID: The server will start with the map rotation or vote system using the maps in the collection. This is ideal for hosting multiple Workshop maps with easy switching between them. --- If you require any further assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How to Set your Counter Strike 2 Server Game Mode
Counter Strike 2 community servers support multiple official game modes including Competitive, Casual, Wingman, Arms Race, Deathmatch, and more. You can change your server’s game mode at any time through your control panel to offer a different experience to your players. Changing the Game Mode To update your CS2 server's starting game mode, follow these steps through the Shockbyte control panel: 1. Navigate to your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Go to the tab. 3. Locate the Game Mode drop-down menu. 4. Select your desired game mode from the list. 5. Save the changes and Start your server again. If you require any further assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
How To Join A Counter Strike 2 Community Server
Currently, the recommended method for joining your Counter Strike 2 server is using the Steam favourites list whilst also being possible to use the in-game console to directly connect to your server. ::ProseNote{title="Note" description="If you are not running a public server and have configured a server password, you will need to use direct connect to join your server."} :: Obtaining Server Information In order to add a server to your favourites, you'll be required to know its IP and port. You'll find the required information from your server's control panel. The IP Address can be found on the home page of the control panel. Adding a Server to your Favourites Once you have your server's IP you will be able to join after adding the server to your Steam Servers favourites list. 1. In the Steam client, navigate to View Game Servers. 2. Click Favorites. 3. Click the + button. 4. Enter your server's IP & port then click OK. 5. Select your server, then click Connect. --- Direct Connecting to your CS2 Server To connect to your CS2 server via direct connect, you must enter the connect command using the developer console. 1. Launch CS2 and open console by pushing tilde () or backtick (connect <IP:Portconnect <IP:Port; password <password` instead. To learn more about Counter Strike 2 server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.
How to Host a Counter Strike 2 Community Server
At Shockbyte, we provide multiple handy and powerful tools to give you all the freedom you need to run, customize, and enjoy your Counter Strike 2 server. Whether you're playing with friends or setting up scrim/competitive matches, getting started is quick and easy. Interested in purchasing a Counter Strike 2 server with instant activation? Click here to purchase one! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nSE38xjMLqE?si=0C-625kHQlCc3epx" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen</iframe --- Step 1: Set Your Server Name Your server name is how players will identify and connect to your server through the in-game browser. It’s the first thing you should set up. - How to Change the Name of your Counter Strike 2 Community Server --- Step 2: Add a Server Password (Optional) If you want to make your server private, you can set a password or hide it entirely from public listings. - How to Add a Password to your Counter Strike 2 Community Server --- Configuring Your Counter Strike 2 Server After setting up your server, here are some ways you can configure it to match your needs: - How to Change Map on your Counter Strike 2 Community Server - How to Set Your Counter Strike 2 Server Game Mode - How to Use Steam Workshop Maps and Collections on your Counter Strike 2 Server - How to Install Plugins and Mods on your Counter Strike 2 Community Server - How to Switch Between Practice, Warmup, and Scrim Modes on your Counter Strike 2 Server - [How to Enable and Use GOTV on your Counter Strike 2 Community Server](/help/knowledgebase/articles/how-to-enable-and-use-gotv-on-your-counter-strike-2-community-server ) These tools make it easy to customize your experience, whether you're training, competing, or just playing casually. --- If you require any further assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php