Short answer

Do I need a GSLT for my CS2 server?

Yes, public servers require a Game Server Login Token from Steam. It's free at steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers.

CS2 Server — Competitive & Casual on Your Terms

Your own Counter-Strike 2 server gives you full control over game modes, maps and settings. Ideal for clan practice, community servers or retake/deathmatch rounds.

Setting Up the Server

1

Order your server

Order your CS2 server at Agrar Chaoten. You'll receive the IP, port and RCON access.

2

Create a Game Server Login Token (GSLT)

For a public CS2 server you need a GSLT from Steam:

  • Go to steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers
  • Enter app ID 730
  • Generate the token and enter it in the web interface
3

Choose a game mode

CS2 supports various modes controlled via launch parameters:

+game_type 0 +game_mode 0 # Casual +game_type 0 +game_mode 1 # Competitive +game_type 1 +game_mode 2 # Deathmatch +game_type 3 +game_mode 0 # Custom (for Workshop maps)

Important Configuration

In server.cfg:

hostname "My CS2 Server" sv_password "" rcon_password "ADMIN_PW" mp_autoteambalance 1 mp_roundtime 1.92 mp_freezetime 10 mp_maxrounds 30 sv_cheats 0

Installing Workshop Maps

CS2 Workshop maps can be loaded via a collection ID:

  • Create a Workshop collection on Steam
  • Enter the collection ID in the web interface
  • Maps are downloaded automatically when the server starts

Tips

128 tick recommended: For competitive play, set -tickrate 128.

Practice config: Create a separate config for practice sessions with infinite money and nades.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a GSLT for my CS2 server?
Yes, public servers require a Game Server Login Token from Steam. It's free at steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers.

Personal support for our customers

Rent a CS2 server with us and you get real people, not a ticket system. Sebbo and Langnesi help you personally on Discord — with setup, mods and troubleshooting. We run these servers ourselves every day, so we know the pitfalls.

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Last updated: 2026-02-19 · Written by the Agrar Chaoten team