Performance
NVMe and the same CPU on every plan
Worlds load from NVMe storage, and every plan can use up to two CPU cores, whatever its size.
Game server
Counter-Strike 2 Server Hosting
Counter-Strike 2 is light on memory and heavy on disk. Our test server idled at about 0.8 GB, but the install is about 70 GB, so every CS2 server ships with 80 GB of disk and starts at the 6 GB plan. The first install took about 25 minutes on our test.
- Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server
- Sized for 10 players (5v5)
- 80 GB disk included — the install is about 70 GB
- Random RCON password per server
- Add your own Steam game server login token in Startup
- Order it as Counter-Strike 2: switching in from another game isn't offered, because it needs its own 80 GB disk
- Full file + console access
- Backups on a schedule you set
What you get with every Counter-Strike 2 server
One plan system, 19 sizes. Move up or down whenever your world grows.
Protection
DDoS filtering
Filtered at the edge before it reaches your server — included, not an upsell.
Control
Full panel access
Console, files, scheduled tasks and backups in one panel. First monthly order not for you? Ask within 72 hours for a full refund.
Getting started
Your first hour on Counter-Strike 2
1
Connect
Your address and port are on the server page in the panel. Paste the address into Counter-Strike 2's multiplayer screen; if it asks for a port separately, use the one the panel lists — not one from a forum post.
2
Add your content
Supported here: Plugins. Upload through the panel's file manager, or over SFTP for anything large, then restart from the console.
3
When it misbehaves
Open a ticket from the billing portal — it is tied to your account, so we can find your server straight away. The FAQ covers backups, ports and RAM ceilings.
Counter-Strike 2 server requirements: RAM and players
We start Counter-Strike 2 at 6 GB. These are the plans our calculator picks for a few common group sizes, using the same numbers as the calculator above.
| Players online | RAM needed | Plan | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6.0 GB | 6 GB | $17.99/mo |
| 5 | 6.0 GB | 6 GB | $17.99/mo |
| 10 | 6.0 GB | 6 GB | $17.99/mo |
Game modes, maps, tokens and disk
Map (de_dust2 to begin with), Gamemode and Gametype are on the panel's Startup tab, and the server starts in Competitive. The same tab lists the number pairs for Casual, Wingman, Deathmatch, Arms Race and Custom. Server Name, an optional Server Password and Max Players (12 by default) are there too.
Paste your own Steam Gameserver Login Token into the Startup tab so the server can be listed publicly. The token is free and belongs to your Steam account, and Valve's server rules apply to the account that owns it.
Every server is created with its own random RCON Password; switch Enable RCON on to use it with external admin tools. Enable VAC is on by default.
Counter-Strike 2 is about 70 GB on disk, so every CS2 server ships with 80 GB whatever plan size you choose. That is why it has to be ordered as Counter-Strike 2: switching an existing server into it isn't offered. The first install took 25 to 29 minutes on our tests.
Counter-Strike 2 server hosting FAQ
How much RAM does a CS2 server need?
Less than its size suggests: our test server idled at about 0.8 GB. We start it at 6 GB, which covers a 5v5 with room to spare.
Why does it come with 80 GB of disk?
The game itself is about 70 GB. 80 GB leaves room for updates, maps and logs.
How many players can join?
Set Max Players on the Startup tab (12 by default). Our plans are sized for a 10-player match.
Do I need a Game Server Login Token?
For a publicly listed server, yes. Create one for Counter-Strike 2 in your Steam account and paste it into the Startup tab.
How do I change the game mode?
Set Gamemode and Gametype on the Startup tab and restart. The tab lists the pairs for Competitive, Casual, Wingman, Deathmatch and Arms Race.
How long does setup take?
The order is automatic, but the first install downloads about 70 GB. It took 25 to 29 minutes on our tests.
Can I switch another server to Counter-Strike 2?
No. CS2 needs its own 80 GB disk, so order it directly.
How much does a CS2 server cost?
From $17.99 a month for 6 GB, disk included. Terms of 3, 6 and 12 months are 10%, 15% and 20% off, with no setup fee.
Not sure about the size?
The calculator above is sized from our boot tests and published host sizing — 6 GB to start, and that covers all 10 players the server is set up for. If you'd rather compare every plan side by side, they're on the pricing page.