Counter-Strike 2 Servidor dedicado Setup

Counter-Strike 2 is Valve's latest entry in the legendary competitive first-person shooter series. Esta guía cubre the complete setup of a dedicated Counter-Strike 2 server on Linux, including SRCDS installation, game mode configuration, GSLT token setup for competitive play, and console management. Counter-Strike 2 servers require proper configuration to enable ranked matchmaking, demonstrations, and custom gameplay modes.

Tabla de contenidos

• System Requirements
• Instalaing SteamCMD and CS2
• Server Configuration
• Obtaining a GSLT Token
• Game Modes and Settings
• Map Configuration
• Competitive Settings
• Console Commands
• Firewall and Ports
• Running with Systemd
• Monitoring and Management
• Conclusion

Requisitos del sistema

Counter-Strike 2 has modest but specific requirements:

• Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
• 50GB disk space
• Dual-core CPU minimum (quad-core recommended)
• Stable internet connection with good upload bandwidth
• Root or sudo access

Unlike some servidores de juegos, CS2 is relatively lightweight and efficient.

Instalaing SteamCMD and CS2

Instala dependencies:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y curl wget file bzip2 gzip unzip python3 util-linux ca-certificates binutils lib32gcc1 lib32stdc++6 libsdl2-2.0-0:i386

Create dedicated steam user:

sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash steam
sudo -u steam mkdir -p /home/steam/steamcmd

Instala SteamCMD:

cd /home/steam/steamcmd
sudo -u steam curl -sqL "https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz" | sudo -u steam tar zxvf -

Test SteamCMD:

sudo -u steam /home/steam/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh +quit

Create CS2 directory:

sudo -u steam mkdir -p /home/steam/cs2

Instala Counter-Strike 2 server (app ID 730):

sudo -u steam /home/steam/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh \
    +force_install_dir /home/steam/cs2 \
    +login anonymous \
    +app_update 730 \
    +quit

Verifica la instalación:

ls -la /home/steam/cs2/
ls -la /home/steam/cs2/game/bin/linuxsteamrt64/

Create necessary directories:

sudo -u steam mkdir -p /home/steam/cs2-data/{configs,maps,logs}

Server Configuration

Create main server configuration file:

sudo tee /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/server.cfg > /dev/null <<'EOF'
// ============================================================================
// Counter-Strike 2 Server Configuration
// ============================================================================

// ============================================================================
// SERVER IDENTIFICATION
// ============================================================================

hostname "My CS2 Server"
sv_password ""
sv_tags "cs2,competitive,deathmatch"
sv_motd_unload_on_dismissal 1

// ============================================================================
// GAME RULES
// ============================================================================

game_type 0
game_mode 1
mp_friendlyfire 0
mp_teamfriendlyfire 0
mp_autoteambalance 1
mp_limitteams 1

// ============================================================================
// GAMEPLAY SETTINGS
// ============================================================================

sv_alltalk 0
sv_deadtalk 0
sv_talk_enemy_dead 0
sv_maxspeed 250
sv_accelerate 5.5
sv_friction 4
sv_stopspeed 75

// ============================================================================
// DAMAGE AND WEAPONS
// ============================================================================

mp_damage_scale 1.0
sv_showimpacts 0
ff_damage_bullet_penetration 0
sv_showbulletholes 1

// ============================================================================
// TIME LIMITS
// ============================================================================

mp_timelimit 45
mp_roundtime 1.92
mp_buytime 20
mp_freezetime 15
mp_maxmoney 16000
mp_startmoney 2400
mp_afterroundmoney 3250

// ============================================================================
// ECONOMY
// ============================================================================

mp_halftime 1
mp_match_can_clinch 1
mp_team_timeout_time 60
mp_team_intro_time 15

// ============================================================================
// LOGGING
// ============================================================================

log on
sv_logdir "logs"
sv_logfile "server.log"
sv_logbans 1
sv_log_onefile 0

// ============================================================================
// CVARS
// ============================================================================

sv_allow_wait_command 1
sv_pure 1
sv_consistency 1
sv_downloadurl ""
net_splitrate 2
host_writeconfig

// ============================================================================
// EXECUTE GAME MODE CONFIGS
// ============================================================================

// Uncomment the desired game mode:
// exec gamemodes_server.cfg
// exec gamemode_competitive.cfg
// exec gamemode_deathmatch.cfg
EOF

sudo chown steam:steam /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/server.cfg

Create competitive game mode configuration:

sudo tee /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/gamemode_competitive.cfg > /dev/null <<'EOF'
// ============================================================================
// COMPETITIVE GAME MODE
// ============================================================================

game_type 0
game_mode 1

mp_maxmoney 16000
mp_startmoney 2400
mp_afterroundmoney 3250
mp_buytime 20
mp_freezetime 15
mp_roundtime 1.92
mp_roundtime_defuse 1.92

mp_friendlyfire 1
mp_autoteambalance 0
mp_limitteams 1
mp_teams_unbalance_limit 1

mp_halftime 1
mp_match_can_clinch 1
mp_team_intro_time 15
mp_warmuptime 60

sv_talk_enemy_dead 0
sv_deadtalk 0
sv_alltalk 0

sv_showimpacts 0
sv_allow_wait_command 1
sv_pure 1
sv_consistency 1

log on
sv_logdir "logs"
sv_logfile "server.log"
sv_logbans 1

host_writeconfig
EOF

sudo chown steam:steam /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/gamemode_competitive.cfg

Create deathmatch configuration:

sudo tee /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/gamemode_deathmatch.cfg > /dev/null <<'EOF'
// ============================================================================
// DEATHMATCH GAME MODE
// ============================================================================

game_type 1
game_mode 2

mp_maxmoney 16000
mp_startmoney 8000
mp_buytime 9999
mp_freezetime 5
mp_roundtime 9999

mp_friendlyfire 1
mp_autoteambalance 1
mp_limitteams 0

mp_respawn_on_death_t 1
mp_respawn_on_death_ct 1
mp_death_drop_gun 1
mp_death_drop_grenade 1

sv_talk_enemy_dead 1
sv_deadtalk 1
sv_alltalk 1

sv_showimpacts 0
sv_pure 0
sv_consistency 1

log on
sv_logdir "logs"
sv_logfile "server.log"
sv_logbans 1

host_writeconfig
EOF

sudo chown steam:steam /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/gamemode_deathmatch.cfg

Obtaining a GSLT Token

A Game Server Login Token (GSLT) is required for official ranked matchmaking and some features:

1. Visit https://steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers
2. Enter app ID "730" for Counter-Strike 2
3. Crea un token and note the generated token string
4. Use the token in the server launch command

This is critical for competitive play and anti-cheat integration.

Game Modes and Settings

Create game modes configuration file:

sudo tee /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/gamemodes_server.cfg > /dev/null <<'EOF'
// ============================================================================
// GAME MODES CONFIGURATION
// ============================================================================

"GameTypes"
{
    "0"                                    // game_type 0
    {
        "0"                                // game_mode 0 (Classic Casual)
        {
            "name"                         "CSGO_GameType_Classic_Casual"
            "@gameplay/gamemode_casual"
            {
                "fun_envglow_enabled"      "0"
                "fun_envglow_ghost"        "0"
            }
        }
        "1"                                // game_mode 1 (Classic Competitive)
        {
            "name"                         "CSGO_GameType_Classic_Competitive"
            "@gameplay/gamemode_competitive"
            {
                "fun_envglow_enabled"      "0"
                "fun_envglow_ghost"        "0"
            }
        }
    }
    "1"                                    // game_type 1
    {
        "2"                                // game_mode 2 (Deathmatch)
        {
            "name"                         "CSGO_GameType_Deathmatch"
            "@gameplay/gamemode_deathmatch"
            {
                "fun_envglow_enabled"      "1"
                "fun_envglow_ghost"        "0"
            }
        }
    }
}
EOF

sudo chown steam:steam /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/gamemodes_server.cfg

Map Configuration

Create map rotation configuration:

sudo tee /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/maplist.cfg > /dev/null <<'EOF'
// ============================================================================
// MAP ROTATION
// ============================================================================

// Vote maps
// mp_custom_map_rotation "de_mirage de_inferno de_nuke de_vertigo de_ancient"

// Forced maps
mp_maplist "de_mirage de_inferno de_nuke de_vertigo de_ancient de_overpass cs_office de_cache de_train"

// Map match time
mp_match_time_max 60

// Map vote settings
sv_vote_maps_allow_current 1

host_writeconfig
EOF

sudo chown steam:steam /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/maplist.cfg

Popular competitive maps:

# Defuse maps (5v5 competitive)
de_mirage
de_inferno
de_nuke
de_vertigo
de_ancient
de_overpass
de_cache
de_train

# Casual maps
cs_office
cs_assault
de_lake
de_shortnuke

Competitive Settings

Configura competitive-specific settings:

sudo tee /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/competitive.cfg > /dev/null <<'EOF'
// ============================================================================
// COMPETITIVE SETTINGS
// ============================================================================

// Disable console
sv_cheats 0

// Anti-cheat
sv_anti_cheat 1
sv_anticheat_force_updates 1

// Server behavior
sv_hibernate_when_empty 0
sv_hibernation_mode 0
net_maxroutable 1200
net_splitrate 2

// Gameplay enforcement
mp_solid_teammates 1
mp_teammates_are_enemies 0

// Round settings
mp_maxrounds 30
mp_match_can_clinch 1
mp_windifference_match_all_maps 0

// Warmup
mp_warmuptime 300
mp_warmup_online 300
mp_warmuptime_all_players_connected 60

// Pause settings
mp_pause_match 0
sv_allow_votes 1
sv_vote_issue_extendlimit_allowed_rounds 0

// Damage scale
sv_damage_scale 1.0
ff_damage_bullet_penetration 1

// Demo and POV recording
tv_enable 0
sv_always_open_console 0
sv_log_onefile 0

// Kick settings
mp_autokick 1
mp_kick_ban_type 1

// Balancing
mp_autoteambalance 1
mp_limitteams 1
mp_teams_unbalance_limit 1

host_writeconfig
EOF

sudo chown steam:steam /home/steam/cs2/game/csgo/cfg/competitive.cfg

Console Commands

Common CS2 server console commands:

# Start server (requires SSH access)
ssh steam@server "cd /home/steam/cs2 && rcon_address 127.0.0.1; rcon_password admin; status"

# Player management
rcon kick playername
rcon ban playername 0         # Permanent ban
rcon banid steamid 60         # Ban by Steam ID (60 minutes)
rcon unban steamid
rcon addip steamip            # IP ban

# Server control
rcon changelevel de_mirage
rcon mp_restartgame 1         # Restart current game
rcon say "Message to all players"
rcon say_team "Message to team"

# Map functions
rcon map de_inferno           # Change map
rcon map_random              # Random map

# Game settings
rcon sv_password "newpass"   # Change server password
rcon sv_pure 1               # Enable pure mode
rcon log on                  # Enable logging

# Status and info
rcon status                  # Show player info
rcon stats                   # Show game statistics
rcon net_status             # Network status
rcon info                   # Server information
rcon version               # Show server version

Firewall and Ports

Configura firewall for CS2:

# Game port (UDP)
sudo ufw allow 27015/udp

# Game port (TCP)
sudo ufw allow 27015/tcp

# RCON port (TCP)
sudo ufw allow 27005/tcp

# Optional: TV port (UDP)
sudo ufw allow 27020/udp

# Verify
sudo ufw status numbered

For iptables:

sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 27015 -j ACCEPT
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 27015 -j ACCEPT
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 27005 -j ACCEPT
sudo iptables-save | sudo tee /etc/iptables/rules.v4

Verifica listening ports:

sudo netstat -tulnp | grep -E "27015|27005|27020"
ss -tulnp | grep cs2

Ejecución con Systemd

Create servicio systemd:

sudo tee /etc/systemd/system/cs2.service > /dev/null <<'EOF'
[Unit]
Description=Counter-Strike 2 Dedicated Server
After=network.target
Wants=network-online.target

[Service]
Type=simple
User=steam
Group=steam
WorkingDirectory=/home/steam/cs2
EnvironmentFile=/home/steam/cs2/server.env

ExecStart=/home/steam/cs2/game/bin/linuxsteamrt64/cs2 \
    -dedicated \
    +sv_lan 0 \
    +sv_hibernation_mode 0 \
    +sv_rcon_banpenalty_factor 1 \
    +sv_rcon_maxfailures 10 \
    +sv_rcon_minfailuretime 30 \
    +sv_logfile 1 \
    +map de_mirage

Restart=on-failure
RestartSec=10
StandardOutput=journal
StandardError=journal

# Resource limits
LimitNOFILE=65536
LimitNPROC=4096

# Security
NoNewPrivileges=true
PrivateTmp=true
ProtectSystem=strict
ProtectHome=yes
ReadWritePaths=/home/steam/cs2-data

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
EOF

Create environment file:

sudo tee /home/steam/cs2/server.env > /dev/null <<'EOF'
GSLT_TOKEN=YOUR_GSLT_TOKEN_HERE
RCON_PASSWORD=secure_rcon_pass
SV_PASSWORD=
EOF

sudo chown steam:steam /home/steam/cs2/server.env
sudo chmod 600 /home/steam/cs2/server.env

Enable and start servicio:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable cs2.service
sudo systemctl start cs2.service
sudo systemctl status cs2.service

Monitor logs:

sudo journalctl -u cs2.service -f

Supervisión and Management

Create monitoreo script:

sudo tee /home/steam/monitor_cs2.sh > /dev/null <<'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

echo "=== Counter-Strike 2 Server Status ==="
echo ""

# Process check
if pgrep -f "cs2.*-dedicated" > /dev/null; then
    echo "✓ CS2 server is running"
    
    # Get memory usage
    MEM=$(ps aux | grep "cs2.*-dedicated" | grep -v grep | awk '{print $6}')
    echo "Memory: ${MEM}KB"
    
    # Get CPU
    CPU=$(ps aux | grep "cs2.*-dedicated" | grep -v grep | awk '{print $3}')
    echo "CPU: ${CPU}%"
else
    echo "✗ CS2 server is NOT running"
fi

# Port check
echo ""
echo "Port status:"
if ss -tulnp | grep -q 27015; then
    echo "✓ Game port 27015 listening"
else
    echo "✗ Game port 27015 not listening"
fi

# Disk space
echo ""
echo "Disk space:"
df -h /home/steam/cs2 | awk 'NR==2 {printf "Used: %s / %s (%s)\n", $3, $2, $5}'

# Connection count (if server has players)
echo ""
echo "Server info:"
if [ -S /tmp/csgo_rcon.sock ]; then
    echo "✓ RCON socket available"
fi
EOF

sudo chmod +x /home/steam/monitor_cs2.sh

Run monitoreo:

/home/steam/monitor_cs2.sh
watch -n 5 '/home/steam/monitor_cs2.sh'

Update server to latest version:

sudo systemctl stop cs2.service
sudo -u steam /home/steam/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh \
    +force_install_dir /home/steam/cs2 \
    +login anonymous \
    +app_update 730 \
    +quit
sudo systemctl start cs2.service

Conclusión

You now have a fully functional Counter-Strike 2 servidor dedicado with proper competitive settings, GSLT token integration, and systematic management. Counter-Strike 2 is excellent for competitive communities and provides stable, well-balanced gameplay.

Key points to remember:

• Obtain and configure your GSLT token for matchmaking features
• Use appropriate game mode configurations for your community
• Enable registro for match records and anti-cheat purposes
• Monitor server rendimiento regularly
• Keep the server updated with the latest CS2 build
• Configura map rotation to match your community preferences
• Use RCON for remote administration

A well-maintained CS2 server provides years of engaging competitive multiplayer experiences.