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Install CS2 Gameserver

Set up your Counter-Strike 2 server in just a few clicks using the CKRAS webpanel.

Quick Start: Open webpanel → Install CS2 → Add GSLT → Start server

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Install your CS2 gameserver easily via the CKRAS webinterface. This guide shows you the fastest way to get your server up and running.

Jump to: Login • Install • Setup • Start

Login

Log in to the webinterface:
https://iface.ckras.com

Use your customer number or email and password.

Install CS2

1

Open Gameserver

Click Edit Gameserver in the webpanel.

2

Switch Game

Click Switch Game or Install Game.

3

Select CS2

Choose CounterStrike 2 and click install.

Setup

Basic configuration: Set map, mode and server settings.

You can configure: - Start map - Game mode - Server name (hostname) - RCON password - Server password

Important: You must add a valid GSLT key. See the full GSLT guide.

Options

After installation you can: - Start server - Reinstall game - Reset configuration - Remove game

Start Server

Final step: Start your server and join the game.

Once started, you can connect and begin playing.

Recommended Setup

CKRAS BOT MatchZy GSLT

For the best experience, install MatchZy and use CKRAS BOT for easy server control.

Support

If you need help:

Discord Support

or contact CKRAS directly.

CS2

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+|title=CS2 Gameserver Installation - CKRAS WIKI
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+|keywords=ckras, cs2, gameserver, install, setup, guide, webinterface, gslt
-|description=Want to set up your own CS2 Gameserver? Learn how to install and manage CS2 like a pro with our helpful guide. Get started today!
+|description=Install your CS2 gameserver in minutes using the CKRAS webinterface. Follow this step-by-step guide to get started quickly.
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 |image_alt=CS2 Installation Guide
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-[[File:Dowload.png|left|20x20px|INSTALL|link=]]
-'''Install your [[CS2]] Gameserver with just a few clicks, see more in our guide.'''
-== Webinterface ==
+<div class="ck-page">
+<div class="ck-hero--dark">
+{| style="background:transparent; border:none; width:100%;"
+|-
+| style="vertical-align:top; width:120px; padding-right:20px;" |
+<div class="ck-hero-logo">[[File:Dowload.png|100px|alt=CS2 Installation|link=CS2]]</div>
+| style="vertical-align:top;" |
+<div class="ck-hero-content">
+<h1 class="ck-hero-title">Install CS2 Gameserver</h1>
+<div class="ck-hero-sub">Set up your Counter-Strike 2 server in just a few clicks using the CKRAS webpanel.</div>
+<div class="ck-hero-meta"><b>Quick Start:</b> Open webpanel → Install CS2 → Add GSLT → Start server</div>
+<div class="ck-hero-actions">
+[https://iface.ckras.com <span class="ck-btn ck-btn-primary">▶ Open Webpanel</span>]
+[https://www.ckras.com/en/ <span class="ck-btn ck-btn-ghost">CKRAS Website</span>]
+[https://discord.gg/gWaPQhSDsY <span class="ck-btn ck-btn-ghost">Discord Support</span>]
+</div>
+</div>
+|}
+</div>
+<div class="ck-lead">
+Install your '''[[CS2]] gameserver''' easily via the CKRAS webinterface.
+This guide shows you the fastest way to get your server up and running.
+</div>
+<div class="ck-jump">
+<b>Jump to:</b> [[CS2-Installation-Guide#Login|Login]] • [[CS2-Installation-Guide#Install_CS2|Install]] • [[CS2-Installation-Guide#Setup|Setup]] • [[CS2-Installation-Guide#Start_Server|Start]]
+</div>
-Please log in first in the webinterface https://iface.ckras.com with your customer number / email and password.
+== Login ==
-'''This Guide shows the current BETA WEBPANEL >>>> https://ifacenew.ckras.com - The beta status will change to LIVE status in a few days'''
+<div class="ck-callout">
+Log in to the webinterface:
+<br><code>https://iface.ckras.com</code>
+</div>
-== Gamesever ==
+Use your customer number or email and password.
-Please now click on "edit [[gameserver]]", see example image.
+== Install CS2 ==
-[[File:Gameserver-edit.png|750x750px]]
+<div class="ck-step-grid">
-== Switch Games ==
+<div class="ck-step-card">
+<div class="ck-step-top">
+<div class="ck-step-num">1</div>
+<div class="ck-step-title">Open Gameserver</div>
+</div>
+<div class="ck-media-frame">[[File:Gameserver-edit.png|450px]]</div>
+<div class="ck-step-desc">Click <b>Edit Gameserver</b> in the webpanel.</div>
+</div>
-Simply click then on Switch Game or Install Game and a pop-up will open where you can continue the installation of the desired game.
+<div class="ck-step-card">
+<div class="ck-step-top">
+<div class="ck-step-num">2</div>
+<div class="ck-step-title">Switch Game</div>
+</div>
+<div class="ck-media-frame">[[File:Server-install-2.png|450px]]</div>
+<div class="ck-step-desc">Click <b>Switch Game</b> or <b>Install Game</b>.</div>
+</div>
-[[File:Server-install-2.png|750x750px]]
+<div class="ck-step-card">
+<div class="ck-step-top">
+<div class="ck-step-num">3</div>
+<div class="ck-step-title">Select CS2</div>
+</div>
+<div class="ck-media-frame">[[File:Server-install-3.png|450px]]</div>
+<div class="ck-step-desc">Choose <b>CounterStrike 2</b> and click install.</div>
+</div>
-== Install Game ==
+</div>
-In the pop-up you will now see a selection of games, at the top we have placed [[CS2|CounterStrike 2]], simply click on install.
+== Setup ==
-[[File:Server-install-3.png|750x750px]]
+<div class="ck-callout ck-callout--ok">
+<b>Basic configuration:</b> Set map, mode and server settings.
+</div>
+[[File:Server-install-5.png|750x750px]]
-==Options==
+You can configure:
+- Start map
+- Game mode
+- Server name (hostname)
+- RCON password
+- Server password
-After you have installed [[CS2]], the start button will appear, please click here and you will be redirected to the Gamserver overview page and can start the configuration of your server.Alternatively, you can also delete the game at this point or, if you have a configuration error, reset the game to the default settings by reinstalling it.
+<div class="ck-callout ck-callout--amber">
+<b>Important:</b> You must add a valid [[GSLT]] key.
+See the full [[GSLT|GSLT guide]].
+</div>
+== Options ==
 [[File:Server-install-4.png|750x750px]]
-==Setup==
-Here are the basic examples of how you can start the server now, select gamemodes, select startmap.
+After installation you can:
+- Start server
+- Reinstall game
+- Reset configuration
+- Remove game
-In the server.cfg (Advanced Settings) you can enter your hostname, Rcon password, server password, but i guess the most users will use the quick steps and will enter the Settings directly.
+== Start Server ==
-Most important, please enter a valid [[GSLT]] Key, check this [[GSLT|Guide]].
+<div class="ck-callout ck-callout--ok">
+<b>Final step:</b> Start your server and join the game.
+</div>
-[[File:Server-install-5.png|750x750px]]
+Once started, you can connect and begin playing.
-==Start your Server ==
+== Recommended Setup ==
+<div class="ck-feature-list">
+<span class="ck-feature-pill">[[CKRAS BOT]]</span>
+<span class="ck-feature-pill">[[MatchZy]]</span>
+<span class="ck-feature-pill">[[GSLT]]</span>
+</div>
+<div class="ck-callout">
+For the best experience, install [[MatchZy]] and use [[CKRAS BOT]] for easy server control.
+</div>
-Start your Server and Happy Fragging.
+== Support ==
-We recommend that you install [[MatchZy]] on your server for the best experience, [[MatchZy#Install MatchZy|here]] you can find out [[MatchZy#Install MatchZy|how to do this.]]
+If you need help:
-''- IMPORTANT:  USE [[CKRAS BOT|'''CKRAS BOT''']]''
+[https://discord.gg/gWaPQhSDsY Discord Support]
-''We recommend that you install [[Metamod]]+[[MatchZy|Scrim/Pracc (MatchZy)]], which allows you to manage your [[CS2]] [[gameserver]] very easily.''
+or contact CKRAS directly.
 [[CS2]]
 [[Category:CS2]]
+</div>

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