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<big>Download your demos conveniently in the CKRAS [[webinterface]] - TBA</big>


In order for a demo to be made available in the web interface, the [[CSTV|CSTV/GOTV]] must also be activated in the web interface, see [[CSTV#ACTIVATE TV|here in the CSTV Guide]] how to do this.
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<div class="ck-hero-sub">Record, manage, download and share your CS2 demos directly in the CKRAS webinterface.</div>
<div class="ck-hero-meta"><b>Quick Start:</b> Activate [[CSTV]], finish a recording, then create a download link in the panel.</div>
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[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://wiki.ckras.com/wiki/index.php?title=CSTV <span class="ck-btn ck-btn-ghost">CSTV Guide</span>]
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CKRAS provides a built-in demo archive for all [[CS2]] customers. 
You can record, manage, download and share your demos directly from the [[Webinterface|webpanel]] — free of charge.
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<b>Jump to:</b> [[Demos#Requirements|Requirements]] • [[Demos#Create_Demo_Download|Create Download]] • [[Demos#Download_Demo|Download]] • [[Demos#Share_Demo|Share]] • [[Demos#Demo_Availability|Availability]] • [[Demos#How_to_View_a_Demo|View Demo]]
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== Requirements ==
 
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<b>Required:</b> [[CSTV|CSTV / GOTV]] must be activated in the webinterface before demos can appear in the archive.
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[[File:Demo-panel-show.png|alt=Demo Webpanel|200x200px]]
 
To activate TV recording, see the full [[CSTV|CSTV / GOTV guide]].
 
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<b>Recommended:</b> Use the pre-installed [[MatchZy]] tool for automatic demo recording during pracs, scrims and matches.
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== Create Demo Download ==
 
[[File:Create-download-demo.png|alt=Create Demo Download|750x750px]]
 
To make a recorded demo available as a download link, click:
 
<b>Create download</b>
 
The demo is usually available in the webinterface after about <b>60 seconds</b>.
 
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If the page does not update automatically, refresh it once with <b>F5</b>.
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<b>Important:</b> If a demo has not been created in the webinterface yet and was already deleted manually via [[Webinterface#FTP-Settings|FTP]], it can no longer be shared or downloaded through the demo archive.
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{{info|Here you can find all information about activating a TV server: [[CSTV]]}}
 
== Download Demo ==
 
[[File:Demo download.png|alt=Demo Download|750x750px]]
 
To download a recorded [[CSTV|CSTV / GOTV]] demo, click the:
 
<b>Demo</b> button
 
The demo will be provided as a <b>ZIP file</b>.
 
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The ZIP file also contains a short readme explaining where to place the demo file so it can be viewed correctly.
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See also: [[Demos#Where_do_the_demo_files_have_to_go|Where do the demo files have to go]]
 
== Share Demo ==
 
[[File:Demo-share.png|alt=Demo Share, Copy Link|750x750px]]
 
You can share demos easily by clicking:
 
<b>Copy link</b>
 
The generated link can then be sent to friends, teammates or opponents.
 
Example structure:
 
<code>https://demos.ckras.com/linkabc391deiaa</code>
 
== Demo Availability ==
 
[[File:Demo-available.png|alt=Demo available|750x750px]]
 
The [[Webinterface|webpanel]] shows exactly how long a demo will remain available.
 
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<b>General retention:</b> Demos are automatically deleted from the gameserver after <b>8 days</b>.
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A demo that has been made available through the webinterface stays downloadable for another <b>8 days after the creation date</b>.


We recommend that you use the Scrim/Prac tool from [[MatchZy]] for the automatic demo recording of your games, this is pre-installed as standard on every [[CS2]] [[Gameserver]] pre-installed.  
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<b>Important:</b> The displayed deletion date refers to the <b>download creation date</b>, not the original game recording date.
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== Where do the Demo Files Have to Go ==


After downloading the ZIP file, unpack it and copy the <code>.dem</code> file into your local [[CS2]] folder.


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<b>Default path:</b>
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<code>Program Files (x86) → Steam → steamapps → common → Counter-Strike Global Offensive → game → csgo → insert .dem file(s)</code>


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<b>Alternative via Steam client:</b>
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== Provide demo ==
<code>Steam → Library → Counter-Strike → Properties → Installed Files → Browse → game → csgo → insert .dem file(s)</code>
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== Download demo ==
== How to View a Demo ==
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== Demo availability ==
[[File:Playdemo-example.png|alternative text=Play Demo|500x500px]]
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== Demo sharing ==
To watch a demo in CS2:
The demos can be easily shared with friends in the [[webinterface]] - tba


== Where to put the demo files ==
# Activate the developer console in the game settings
You only have to unzip the demo files and download them to your computer in your [[CS2]] directory.
# Open the console
# Run the command:


<code>playdemo "filename"</code>


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You may also need to start the game with the <code>-console</code> launch parameter if your setup requires it.
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Default:
== No Demo Available ==


<code>Go to ‘Program Files (x86)’ → ‘Steam’ → ‘steamapps’ → ‘common’ → ‘Counter-Strike Global Offensive’ → ‘game’ → ‘csgo’ → ‘insert .dem file(s)’</code>
[[File:Demos-not-available.png|alt=No Demo available|484x484px]]


or find via Steam Client:
If the webinterface shows:


<code>Click Libary in Steam -> ‘CounterStrike’-> ‘Properties’ -> ‘Installed Files’ -> ‘Browse’ -> ‘game’ -> ‘csgo’ -> ‘insert .dem file(s)’</code>
<b>No demos available</b>


then one of the following is usually true:


== How to play a demo? ==
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<span class="ck-feature-pill">No demo recorded yet</span>
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You can start the demo in the CS2 console (activate the developer console in the game settings and press the Open console button). Here you only need to add the start parameter -console, then you can start the demo with the command '''playdemo filename'''.
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A demo usually only appears after the recorded game has ended successfully.
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'''Command:''' ''playdemo name''
== CSTV / TV Server ==


Everything about the [[CSTV|CSTV / GOTV]] TV server can be found here:


[[CSTV]]


== Support ==
If you have any questions, contact us via [[Discord]] or by email at:
<code>support@ckras.com</code>
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Latest revision as of 11:14, 24 March 2026


CS2 Demos

Record, manage, download and share your CS2 demos directly in the CKRAS webinterface.
Quick Start: Activate CSTV, finish a recording, then create a download link in the panel.

▶ Open Webpanel CKRAS Website CSTV Guide

CKRAS provides a built-in demo archive for all CS2 customers. You can record, manage, download and share your demos directly from the webpanel — free of charge.

Jump to: Requirements • Create Download • Download • Share • Availability • View Demo

Requirements

Required: CSTV / GOTV must be activated in the webinterface before demos can appear in the archive.

Demo Webpanel

To activate TV recording, see the full CSTV / GOTV guide.

Recommended: Use the pre-installed MatchZy tool for automatic demo recording during pracs, scrims and matches.

Create Demo Download

Create Demo Download

To make a recorded demo available as a download link, click:

Create download

The demo is usually available in the webinterface after about 60 seconds.

If the page does not update automatically, refresh it once with F5.

Important: If a demo has not been created in the webinterface yet and was already deleted manually via FTP, it can no longer be shared or downloaded through the demo archive.

Here you can find all information about activating a TV server: CSTV

Download Demo

Demo Download

To download a recorded CSTV / GOTV demo, click the:

Demo button

The demo will be provided as a ZIP file.

The ZIP file also contains a short readme explaining where to place the demo file so it can be viewed correctly.

See also: Where do the demo files have to go

Share Demo

Demo Share, Copy Link

You can share demos easily by clicking:

Copy link

The generated link can then be sent to friends, teammates or opponents.

Example structure:

https://demos.ckras.com/linkabc391deiaa

Demo Availability

Demo available

The webpanel shows exactly how long a demo will remain available.

General retention: Demos are automatically deleted from the gameserver after 8 days.

A demo that has been made available through the webinterface stays downloadable for another 8 days after the creation date.

Important: The displayed deletion date refers to the download creation date, not the original game recording date.

Where do the Demo Files Have to Go

After downloading the ZIP file, unpack it and copy the .dem file into your local CS2 folder.

Default path:

Program Files (x86) → Steam → steamapps → common → Counter-Strike Global Offensive → game → csgo → insert .dem file(s)

Alternative via Steam client:

Steam → Library → Counter-Strike → Properties → Installed Files → Browse → game → csgo → insert .dem file(s)

How to View a Demo

alternative text=Play Demo

To watch a demo in CS2:

  1. Activate the developer console in the game settings
  2. Open the console
  3. Run the command:

playdemo "filename"

You may also need to start the game with the -console launch parameter if your setup requires it.

No Demo Available

No Demo available

If the webinterface shows:

No demos available

then one of the following is usually true:

CSTV not activated No demo recorded yet Match still running Recording not finished yet

A demo usually only appears after the recorded game has ended successfully.

CSTV / TV Server

Everything about the CSTV / GOTV TV server can be found here:

CSTV

Support

If you have any questions, contact us via Discord or by email at:

support@ckras.com

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