How to Configure Your Counter-Strike 2 Server Print

In this guide, I’ll show you how to configure your Counter-Strike 2 server using the FinnishHost Game Panel. You’ll learn how to edit your server settings, change game modes, set tickrate, and apply startup parameters safely.

Step 1: Stop the Server

Before changing configuration files or parameters, stop your server from the FinnishHost panel. This prevents conflicts or partial saves while editing.

Step 2: Open the Configuration Files

1. In your Game Panel, click Configuration Files.
2. Find and open server.cfg — this is your main server configuration file.

Step 3: Edit Basic Settings

Inside server.cfg, you can change basic options such as:

hostname "My CS2 Server"
rcon_password "StrongRconPass123"
sv_password ""

• hostname — your server name shown in the browser.
• rcon_password — admin console password.
• sv_password — password to restrict server access (leave blank for public).

Step 4: Configure Game Mode and Map

Scroll to the bottom of your command line or startup parameters and check for:

+game_type 0
+game_mode 1
+map de_inferno

• game_type and game_mode control the ruleset (competitive, casual, deathmatch, etc.).
• map sets the starting map when the server launches.

Step 5: Adjust Tickrate Settings (Optional)

You’re free to run your server at 64-tick or 128-tick. We do not charge extra for 128-tick performance.

To set your preferred tickrate, add one of these to your startup parameters:

-tickrate 128

or, for standard matchmaking compatibility:

-tickrate 64

Step 6: Add Workshop or Custom Map Support (Optional)

If you plan to run Workshop maps, add one of these to your startup parameters:

+host_workshop_map <MAP_ID>

+host_workshop_collection <COLLECTION_ID>

Replace <MAP_ID> or <COLLECTION_ID> with the actual numeric Workshop ID.

Step 7: Save and Restart

1. Click Save after editing your configuration.
2. Click Start to boot the server again.

Open the Web Console and run this command to verify everything loaded correctly:

status

Step 8: Test and Fine-Tune

• Join your server and confirm the tickrate, map, hostname, and rules are correct.
• If any settings didn’t apply, recheck your server.cfg or startup parameters for typos.
• Keep backup copies of your working configs — CS2 may reset defaults after major updates.

Notes

We provide support for configuration and startup issues related to hosting only. We don’t provide support for custom maps, modding, or scripting. Always save your configuration files before updating or reinstalling the server.