How to host your own Counter Strike 2 (CS2) server with ChicagoServers
Overview
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This is a streamlined guide and we have thorough detailed guides on each of these processes and more located here: Counter Strike 2 Server Knowledgebase
Creating a Rust Server
- Navigate to the ChicagoServers Counter Strike 2 Hosting page then go to the order form.
- Submit the order and your server will be automatically started! You can either pay right away and forget about it, or take advantage of the 24-hour trial by submitting the order and using PayPal when ordering. You will have 24 hours to take care of the invoice afterwards. The server will be activated instantly, however.
- Easy as that! Your login information for the ChicagoServers Control Panel will be emailed directly to you. Don't forget to check your spam folder.
Getting Started
Now that you own a CS2 server, you’ll likely want to learn about useful tips and tricks. In this section, we’ll explore helpful information to begin your ownership. For instance, a few topics include joining the server, editing its name, making yourself admin, and more. Let’s get started!
Joining a Counter Strike 2 Server
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For Counter Strike 2 Customers, this process is required to connect until developers add more community based server support/browsing in-game!
Steam Server Browser Favorites
You can easily connect to your server directly by favoriting it in your Steam Server Browser.
First, open Steam and go to View > Servers
Then click Add Server
Obtain your server's IP:Port from the Control Panel and enter it into the next page, then click Add Server.
* NOTE: If QUERY Info is an option, you may need to add it as a favorite via the QUERY port instead of the main game port. Rust, ARK, V Rising, and Valheim are some games that require you to connect using the query port instead.
Done! Now double click on your server in the Steam Server Browser and it should launch!
Double click to launch.
** Alternatively, you can click the 'Join' button in your control panel which will also connect directly to your server. However, if you never add it to your favorites, you would have to do that every time.
Changing Server Information
- Navigate to the server panel and navigate to the Configuration Files menu option from the left.
- Change the settings to your liking then Save.
- Once completed, return to the main panel and Restart the server.
Conclusion
Customizing your new Counter Strike 2 server is what most owners do, as it allows you to completely control the settings and configuration. While this is a new game, some features may not be fully enabled by the developers, but rest assured that as soon as new Counter Strike 2 features are released, ChicagoServers will have them included on our server. Just launch a Steam update afterwards to keep your server up to date! Explore endless possibilities to make the perfect one for you and others. We hope this tutorial helped you create and manage a Counter Strike 2 server!
As always, our helpful team is standing by 24/7 to assist with getting you up and running with your new Counter Strike 2 server. Feel free to reach out!
