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CS2 server hosting

CS2 server hosting,
your maps, your modes.

Host a Counter-Strike 2 server for competitive matches, retakes, surf or community modes, with Metamod and CounterStrikeSharp plugins. DDoS protection is always on.

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Most of your players in India, Malaysia or Indonesia? A Singapore VPS gives them a much lower ping.

  • LocationsDallas · Amsterdam
  • Suggested memory2 GB
  • Game port27015 · TCP + UDP
  • NeedsSteam GSLT token
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CS2 server plans

Starter

$2.99 / month

Too small for CS2

  • Memory1 GB
  • CPU1 vCPU
  • Storage10 GB NVMe
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Suggested

Basic

$5.24 / month

Up to 10 players

  • Memory2 GB
  • CPU2 vCPU
  • Storage20 GB NVMe
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Standard

$9.74 / month

Up to 32 players

  • Memory4 GB
  • CPU2 vCPU
  • Storage50 GB NVMe
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Advanced

$20.63 / month

Up to 64 players (game limit)

  • Memory8 GB
  • CPU3 vCPU
  • Storage100 GB NVMe
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Prices in USD per month. You see the total and pay before anything is set up.Player counts are estimates for a lightly modded server; mods, scripts and map size change them.CS2 needs your own Steam game server login token (GSLT). Add it as STEAM_GSLT in the game panel's Startup tab before players can join.
Built for CS2

Set up the way
your community plays.

Every server comes with a full game panel, so you can change files, settings and mods yourself.

Your token, your server

Public CS2 servers need a Steam Game Server Login Token. Create one for app 730 on Steam and add it as STEAM_GSLT in the game panel's Startup tab.

Plugins and modes

Install Metamod:Source and CounterStrikeSharp to run plugins for retakes, practice, surf and more, then set your game mode and maps.

Light on memory

CS2 needs little memory: 2 GB runs about 10 players, and 8 GB covers a full 64-player server.

DDoS protection, built in

Every game server includes DDoS protection, always on and at no extra cost.

How it works

From order to online.

  1. Choose a game and plan

    Pick the game, its server software where there is a choice, and the size that fits your player count.

  2. Pay

    Sign in with Discord or email, check the total and pay. Nothing is set up before payment.

  3. Play

    Your server appears in the dashboard with its join address and game panel, ready to configure.

Players in Asia?

Our one-click game servers run in Dallas and Amsterdam. For players in India, Malaysia or Indonesia, a Singapore VPS gives a much lower ping. You install the game server yourself, with full root access.

VPS in Singapore
Questions

Before you order.

What is a GSLT and why do I need one?+

A Game Server Login Token ties your server to a Steam account so players can find and join it. Create one for free on Steam's game server account page with app ID 730.

How many players can a CS2 server hold?+

As a guide, Basic suits about 10 players, Standard about 32 and Advanced the full 64.

Can I run plugins?+

Yes. Upload Metamod:Source and CounterStrikeSharp through the file manager or SFTP, then add plugins to their folders.

Are game servers protected from DDoS attacks?+

Yes. Every game server includes DDoS protection, always on and at no extra cost.

How do I manage the server after it is live?+

Open it from the Nodewave dashboard. The game panel has the live console, files, SFTP access and startup settings.

Ready when you are

Pick a game and get playing.

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