Counter Strike 2 configuration

Build a clean server.cfg for CS2, set secure passwords, customize hostnames, and configure the settings that matter for community servers.

Updated July 23, 2026

Counter Strike 2

This guide covers the configuration files and key settings for your Counter-Strike 2 server. For first boot and connecting, see Getting Started.

The main config is at game/csgo/cfg/server.cfg. CS2 inherits most cvars from CS:GO with small differences.

hostname "My GSK CS2 Server"
sv_password ""
rcon_password "STRONG_RANDOM"
sv_region 1

sv_lan 0
sv_pure 1
mp_friendlyfire 0
sv_alltalk 0
sv_voiceenable 1

mp_warmuptime 30
mp_warmup_pausetimer 0
mp_halftime 1
mp_maxrounds 24
mp_match_can_clinch 1
mp_overtime_enable 1
mp_overtime_maxrounds 6
mp_overtime_startmoney 12500
mp_round_restart_delay 5
mp_buytime 20
mp_buy_anywhere 0
mp_freezetime 15

mp_roundtime 1.92
mp_roundtime_defuse 1.92
mp_timelimit 0

mp_autoteambalance 1
mp_limitteams 2

mp_solid_teammates 1
mp_teammates_are_enemies 0

mp_match_end_restart 0
mp_match_restart_delay 15

sv_deadtalk 0
sv_full_alltalk 0

cash_team_terrorist_loser_bonus 1400
cash_team_loser_bonus 1400

mp_startmoney 800
mp_maxmoney 16000

cl_disablefreezecam 1

sv_downloadurl ""
sv_allowdownload 1
sv_allowupload 1

writeid
writeip

Setting	Notes
hostname	Server browser display
sv_password	Set for private
rcon_password	Required for remote management
sv_pure	1 enforces consistency; 0 allows custom assets
mp_maxrounds	24 = first to 13 (MR12 competitive)
mp_freezetime	Seconds before round start
mp_buytime	Buy window in seconds
sv_region	0=US East, 1=US West, 2=SA, 3=EU, 4=Asia, 5=Aus, 6=ME, 7=Africa

After editing, run exec server.cfg in the console or restart.

Practice Server Config

For a nade-practice or warmup setup, save this as game/csgo/cfg/practice.cfg and run exec practice in the console:

sv_cheats 1
mp_warmup_end
mp_freezetime 0
mp_roundtime 60
mp_roundtime_defuse 60
mp_maxmoney 60000
mp_startmoney 60000
mp_buytime 9999
mp_buy_anywhere 1
sv_infinite_ammo 1
ammo_grenade_limit_total 5
sv_grenade_trajectory_prediction 1
mp_restartgame 1
bot_kick

sv_grenade_trajectory_prediction draws the throw arc while you line up, which is the setting most practice servers exist for.