BisectHosting's Counter Strike 2 servers are a great way to grow a community of like-minded people to play Counter Strike. Dedicated servers for Counter Strike can have multiple mods installed, custom maps, and more. Counter Strike 2 is a Free-to-play game, allowing a wide array of players to come and try out a server. As a result, having a proper admin system in place and active moderators can help ensure that the servers stay moderated and safe even with large influxes of people.
Step 1: Purchase a Counter Strike 2 Server
1. Navigate to the Counter Strike 2 Server Plans.
Note: BisectOne is our all-in-one server plan, allowing you to switch your server between our large list of available games!
2. Select Buy Plan or Help Me Decide to configure a custom package.
3. For Custom Packages, adjust the slider for the desired Player Count on the server.
4. Confirm or change the Server Location.
5. Select the preferred Billing Cycle.
6. Enter any obtained Promo Codes and choose Apply.
7. Select any desired Addons, note that the Free Sticker Pack requires BisectBoost.
8. Once finished configuring, choose Buy Plan.
9. Press Checkout after reviewing the order details.
10. Fill in the form and Payment Details, then choose Complete Order.
Note: BisectHosting is happy to help with any questions on the server order. Click here to start a conversation with support.
Step 2: Access the BisectHosting Starbase Panel
1. Go to the email received after completing the order.
2. Open the provided link to the BisectHosting Starbase panel next to the Panel URL.
3. Enter the credentials from the email or log in with the Billing panel.
4. View the newly purchased server from the My Servers tab.
Step 3: Server Basics
Explore the basics of setting up and joining a Counter Strike 2 server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Join a Counter Strike 2 Server | Join the server and start playing. |
| How to Change the Map on a Counter Strike 2 Server | Learn how to change the current map on the server. |
| How to Add a Game Server Key to a Counter Strike 2 Server | Add a game server key to be able to join the server (Required) |
| How to Add a Password to a Counter Strike 2 Server | Add a server password to secure the server from random users. |
Step 4: Server Configuration
Learn how to adjust specific settings for a Counter Strike 2 server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Change the Game Mode on a Counter Strike 2 Server | Learn how to change the current gamemode the server is running. |
| How to Add a Map Cycle to a Counter Strike 2 Server | Set up a map cycle so the server will change maps after a round. |
| How to Change the Max Players on a Counter Strike 2 Server | Change the max player cap for the server. |
| How to Change the Server Name on a Counter-Strike 2 Server | Set the server name so the server is easily identifiable. |
| How to Enable Enemy Voice Chat on a Counter-Strike 2 Server | Enable enemy voice chat so bots chatter on the radio. |
| How to Setup Bots on a Counter Strike 2 Server | Add bots to the server and configure how they work. |
Step 5: Server Administration
Find out how to set up an admin and control user access.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Add Admins on a Counter-Strike 2 Server | Learn what to install to set up admin permissions on a server. |
| How to Install MetaMod on a Counter-Strike 2 Server | Install MetaMod for the required functions to make admins (Required for Admin) |
| How to Install CounterStrikeSharp on a Counter-Strike 2 Server | Learn how to install CSSharp, which is a prerequisite for MiniAdmin. (Required for Admin) |
| How to Enable Cheats on a Counter-Strike 2 Server | Enable cheats on a server to allow the use of various server commands. |
| How to Enable the Developer Console on Counter Strike 2 | Enable the developer console so it can be accessed in-game. |
Step 6: Server Management
Learn how to restart rounds, and manage who plays on the server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Use a Steam Beta Branch on a Counter Strike 2 Server | Switch to the Steam beta branch to test out unreleased features. |
| How to Restart a Round on a Counter Strike 2 Server | Learn how to restart a round using the Starbase panel console. |
| How to Pause a Match on a Counter-Strike 2 Server | Learn how to pause the active match through commands. |
| How to Kick Players on a Counter-Strike 2 Server | Learn how to kick players from the server. |
Step 7: Counter Strike 2 Mods
Install various mods that bring endless possibilities to the game.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Install Custom Maps on a Counter-Strike 2 Server | Learn how to install custom maps from the Steam Workshop. |
| How to Launch Workshop Maps on a Counter Strike 2 Server | Learn how to switch the current map to one from the Steam Workshop. |
| How to Disable Valve Anti-Cheat on a Counter Strike 2 Server | Learn how to disable anti-cheat, which may be required for some mods. |
| How to Install MetaMod on a Counter-Strike 2 Server | Learn how to install MetaMod, a popular modding framework required for many mods. |
Helpful Links
BisectHosting Blog: Counter Strike 2
BisectHosting CS:2 Knowledgebase
Contact BisectHosting Support