--- title: "Edit Counter-Strike 2 server configuration on the Game Panel" description: "Edit your Counter-Strike 2 server settings on the Game Panel, including server name, game mode, map selection, and framework installation." url: https://docs.ovhcloud.com/en/guides/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-edit-cs2-config lang: en lastUpdated: 2026-06-30 --- # Edit Counter-Strike 2 server configuration on the Game Panel ## Objective The Game Panel exposes the Counter-Strike 2 server configuration directly in the UI. Basic options such as the server name, map, and game mode are available through a graphical form, and you can also install server frameworks such as MetaMod and CounterStrikeSharp. **This guide explains how to edit Counter-Strike 2 server configuration on the Game Panel.** ## Requirements - A [VPS](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en-gb/vps/) or a [dedicated server](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en-gb/bare-metal/) in your OVHcloud account with the Game Panel feature enabled. - A Counter-Strike 2 server deployed on the Game Panel. Refer to [Deploy a Counter-Strike 2 server on the Game Panel](/en/guides/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-quick-start-cs2/index.md). ## Instructions ### Step 1 — Open the server settings From the main Game Panel page, locate the Counter-Strike 2 server you want to configure. In the `Management ` column, click `Settings `. ![Counter-Strike 2 server with Settings button highlighted](/images/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-edit-cs2-config/cs2-server-settings.png) ### Step 2 — Open the Game Config tab In the **Server Settings** panel, select `Game Config ` in the left sidebar. The **Game Config** section lets you manage the main settings of your Counter-Strike 2 server through two tabs: - **Settings**: configure the game server settings. - **Frameworks**: install and manage supported server frameworks. ### Step 3 — Configure the Settings tab The `Settings ` tab lets you modify the main Counter-Strike 2 server parameters: | Setting | Description | | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Server Name | The name displayed in the Counter-Strike 2 server browser. | | Max Players | The maximum number of players that can connect simultaneously. | | Map | The map to load when the server starts. You can also manually enter a map name that is not present in the list. | | Game Type | Defines the main game category. | | Game Mode | Defines the game mode within the selected game type. For more information about the available modes, refer to the [Valve Developer Community guide](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Counter-Strike:_Global_Offensive/Game_Modes). | | Server Password | Requires players to enter a password before joining the server. | | Admin Password (RCON) | Enables Remote Console (RCON) access and defines the password used to remotely administer the server. | | Steam GSL Token | A Game Server Login Token (GSLT) used to authenticate your dedicated server with Steam services. To generate a token, refer to the [Steam Game Server Account Management page](https://steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers). | | VAC Anti-Cheat | Enables or disables Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) protection on the server. | ![The Settings tab of the Counter-Strike 2 Game Config](/images/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-edit-cs2-config/cs2-game-config-settings.png) :::info After modifying any of these settings, save your changes and restart the server for them to take effect. ::: ### Step 4 — Install frameworks The `Frameworks ` tab lets you install additional components to extend the functionality of your Counter-Strike 2 server. - **MetaMod**: a server plugin framework that acts as a middleware layer between the game server and plugins. It provides the foundation required by many advanced server extensions and administration tools. - **CounterStrikeSharp**: a modern plugin framework for Counter-Strike 2 that lets server administrators and developers create and run custom plugins using C#. It can add gameplay features, server management tools, and community-developed extensions. You can install either framework directly from the Game Panel, and reinstall them later to update to a newer version when available. ![The Frameworks tab showing MetaMod and CounterStrikeSharp](/images/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-edit-cs2-config/cs2-game-config-frameworks.png) :::info The server must be stopped before installing a framework. ::: ### Step 5 — Save and restart After saving your changes, restart the Counter-Strike 2 server from the Game Panel for the new configuration to take effect. ## Go further - [Deploy a Counter-Strike 2 server on the Game Panel](/en/guides/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-quick-start-cs2/index.md) - [Getting started with the Game Panel](/en/guides/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/game-panel-getting-started/index.md) Join our [community of users](https://community.ovhcloud.com/).