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|description=Use CSTV on your CKRAS CS2 server to watch matches live, record demos and manage your TV server easily. | |||
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<h1 class="ck-hero-title">CSTV / TV Server</h1> | |||
<div class="ck-hero-sub">Watch matches live, record demos and manage your CS2 TV server with ease.</div> | |||
<div class="ck-hero-meta"><b>Quick Start:</b> Activate [[CSTV]] in the webpanel and use <code>!tvrecord</code> / <code>!tvstop</code> in-game.</div> | |||
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[https://play.ckras.com <span class="ck-btn ck-btn-ghost">Play / Watch</span>] | |||
[https://www.ckras.com/en/product-tvserver.html <span class="ck-btn ck-btn-ghost">Order TV Server</span>] | |||
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A '''TV Server''' allows spectators to watch your matches live and lets you record demos for later download and analysis. | |||
For [[CS2]], CKRAS provides [[CSTV]] as the main TV solution. | |||
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<b>Jump to:</b> [[CSTV#Quick_Setup|Quick Setup]] • [[CSTV#Commands|Commands]] • [[CSTV#TV_Server_Types|TV Server Types]] • [[CSTV#Demo_Recording|Demo Recording]] • [[CSTV#Rental|Rental]] | |||
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== Quick Setup == | |||
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<b>Start using CSTV in a few steps:</b> | |||
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# Open your server in the [[Webinterface|webpanel]] | |||
# Activate [[CSTV]] | |||
# Restart the server | |||
# Join the server | |||
# Start recording with <code>!tvrecord</code> | |||
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<b>Tip:</b> Recorded demos can later be managed and downloaded via [[Demos]]. | |||
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== Commands == | |||
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Use these commands in-game to control TV recording. | |||
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! style="width:220px;" | Command | |||
! style="width:580px;" | Description | |||
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| <code>!tvrecord</code> || Starts demo recording on the TV server | |||
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| <code>!tvstop</code> || Stops demo recording | |||
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| <code>!record</code> || Alternative alias to start recording | |||
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| <code>!stoptv</code> || Alternative alias to stop recording | |||
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== Demo Recording == | |||
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CSTV is used not only for live spectators, but also for demo recording and match review. | |||
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With an active TV server you can: | |||
- record scrims | |||
- record matches | |||
- download demos later | |||
- share demos with others | |||
'''Important:''' Make sure CSTV is activated and properly configured in your server settings. | |||
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== Auto Recording (MatchZy) == | |||
With [[MatchZy]], demo recording starts automatically when a match begins — no manual command required. | |||
- No need for <code>!tvrecord</code> | |||
- Every match is recorded automatically | |||
- Ideal for scrims and competitive matches | |||
'''Requirement:''' [[CSTV]] must be enabled (<code>tv_enable 1</code>). | |||
'''Optional:''' You can still use <code>!tvrecord</code> and <code>!tvstop</code> manually if needed. | |||
== TV Server Types == | |||
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<span class="ck-feature-pill">[[CSTV]]</span> | |||
<span class="ck-feature-pill">[[GOTV]]</span> | |||
<span class="ck-feature-pill">[[SourceTV]]</span> | |||
<span class="ck-feature-pill">[[HLTV]]</span> | |||
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<b>For CS2:</b> [[CSTV]] is the relevant and recommended TV server type. | |||
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== How it works == | |||
TV servers allow many viewers to spectate a match without joining the active team slots. | |||
They are ideal for: | |||
- tournament matches | |||
- scrims | |||
- demo creation | |||
- team review sessions | |||
== Webpanel == | |||
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All important CSTV settings can be managed directly in the CKRAS [[Webinterface|webpanel]]. | |||
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If needed, you can activate, restart and configure the TV server there. | |||
== Rental == | |||
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<b>Included:</b> [[CSTV]] is free on every [[CS2]] server at CKRAS. | |||
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Additional TV server products: | |||
[https://www.ckras.com/en/product-tvserver.html HLTV, SourceTV or GOTV Server Rental] | |||
== Related == | |||
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<span class="ck-feature-pill">[[Demos]]</span> | |||
<span class="ck-feature-pill">[[CKRAS BOT]]</span> | |||
<span class="ck-feature-pill">[[MatchZy]]</span> | |||
<span class="ck-feature-pill">[[CS2]]</span> | |||
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[[Category:CS2]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:55, 26 March 2026
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CSTV / TV ServerWatch matches live, record demos and manage your CS2 TV server with ease.
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A TV Server allows spectators to watch your matches live and lets you record demos for later download and analysis. For CS2, CKRAS provides CSTV as the main TV solution.
Jump to: Quick Setup • Commands • TV Server Types • Demo Recording • Rental
Quick Setup
Start using CSTV in a few steps:
- Open your server in the webpanel
- Activate CSTV
- Restart the server
- Join the server
- Start recording with
!tvrecord
Tip: Recorded demos can later be managed and downloaded via Demos.
Commands
Use these commands in-game to control TV recording.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
!tvrecord |
Starts demo recording on the TV server |
!tvstop |
Stops demo recording |
!record |
Alternative alias to start recording |
!stoptv |
Alternative alias to stop recording |
Demo Recording
CSTV is used not only for live spectators, but also for demo recording and match review.
With an active TV server you can: - record scrims - record matches - download demos later - share demos with others
Important: Make sure CSTV is activated and properly configured in your server settings.
Auto Recording (MatchZy)
With MatchZy, demo recording starts automatically when a match begins — no manual command required.
- No need for !tvrecord
- Every match is recorded automatically
- Ideal for scrims and competitive matches
Requirement: CSTV must be enabled (tv_enable 1).
Optional: You can still use !tvrecord and !tvstop manually if needed.
TV Server Types
For CS2: CSTV is the relevant and recommended TV server type.
How it works
TV servers allow many viewers to spectate a match without joining the active team slots. They are ideal for: - tournament matches - scrims - demo creation - team review sessions
Webpanel
All important CSTV settings can be managed directly in the CKRAS webpanel.
If needed, you can activate, restart and configure the TV server there.
Rental
Additional TV server products: HLTV, SourceTV or GOTV Server Rental
