Dedicated server guide

Counter-Strike 2

Manage counterstrike2 with AlphaGSM. Choose a runtime supported by the recorded module capabilities.

Recorded lifecycle pass · Support evidence: 2026-10-16.

Runtime familysteamcmd-linux

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Network bindings

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Mods and plugins

Declared curated families: counterstrikesharp, metamod. The optional counterstrikesharp example installs its dependencies and applies the mod plan before launch. For Workshop content, use the setup builder with an actual game-compatible item ID; review supported content types in the guide.

Backup hook

Backup hook support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide for backup and restore procedures.

Choose a supported runtime

Linux and Docker quickstart

Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Docker

Complete interactive setup and review game-specific configuration before starting the server. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup. Optional curated example: counterstrikesharp. Omit all optional mod steps for a base server.

Start the Docker manager ./alphagsm-docker start
Create the game instance ./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 create counterstrike2
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 setup
Optional: add metamod # Optional curated mod: counterstrikesharp; add metamod ./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 mod add manifest metamod
Optional: add counterstrikesharp # Optional curated mod: counterstrikesharp; add counterstrikesharp ./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 mod add manifest counterstrikesharp
Optional: apply the mod plan # Optional: apply the mod plan ./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 mod apply
Start the game server ./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 status

./alphagsm-docker start
./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 create counterstrike2
./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 setup
# Optional curated mod: counterstrikesharp; add metamod
./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 mod add manifest metamod
# Optional curated mod: counterstrikesharp; add counterstrikesharp
./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 mod add manifest counterstrikesharp
# Optional: apply the mod plan
./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 mod apply
./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 start
./alphagsm-docker my-counterstrike2 status

Host process

Create the game instance ./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 create counterstrike2
Complete interactive setup ./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 setup
Optional: add metamod # Optional curated mod: counterstrikesharp; add metamod ./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 mod add manifest metamod
Optional: add counterstrikesharp # Optional curated mod: counterstrikesharp; add counterstrikesharp ./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 mod add manifest counterstrikesharp
Optional: apply the mod plan # Optional: apply the mod plan ./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 mod apply
Check the host prerequisites ./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 doctor
Start the game server ./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 start
Check the instance status ./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 status

./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 create counterstrike2
./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 setup
# Optional curated mod: counterstrikesharp; add metamod
./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 mod add manifest metamod
# Optional curated mod: counterstrikesharp; add counterstrikesharp
./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 mod add manifest counterstrikesharp
# Optional: apply the mod plan
./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 mod apply
./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 doctor
./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 start
./alphagsm my-counterstrike2 status

cs2server is an alias for counterstrike2.

This alias points at the PASSED current CS2 path on the documented Ubuntu 24.04 Linux baseline. Use it instead of the disabled legacy counterstrikeglobaloffensive / csgo app 740 surface.

alphagsm myserver create cs2server

See the counterstrike2 guide for full details.

Configuration templates

Reference files from this source revision. Review paths, passwords and game-specific settings before use.

server.cfg

Share your server

Sector Alpha server directory

When your server is ready, you can publish its connection details and community information on Sector Alpha. Review your listing and keep the information current.

Find a community

Browse the directory for game servers and their published connection details.

Browse server directory

Publish your server

Prepare a name, address and description for your listing.

Publish a server

Manual server sharing instructions

Frequently asked questions

What support evidence is recorded for Counter-Strike 2?

Recorded lifecycle pass. Review the game guide for installation, account, licensing and runtime prerequisites before setup.

Which runtimes can run Counter-Strike 2?

Declared runtimes: Docker or a Linux host process.

Which ports does Counter-Strike 2 use?

27015/UDP, 27015/TCP. Named port values remain unknown; review the game guide and configuration for additional requirements.

Can I add mods to Counter-Strike 2?

How should I back up Counter-Strike 2?

Backup hook support is unknown in this snapshot; review the game guide for backup and restore procedures.

Source and support evidence

This guide mirrors AlphaGSM’s upstream documentation at 32cef5ba9e03053c8e461fffa0ba133b160b528d. Commands and prerequisites can change. Check current support notes before installation.

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