How to Add a Password on a Counter-Strike 2 Server

Guide: How to Change the Password on Your Counter Strike 2 Server

Boost your CS2 server security by changing the password. This simple guide shows easy steps for better control. Let's do it!

Prepare Your New Password:
- Decide on a strong and secure new password adhering to recommended security practices.

Access Server Files:
- Navigate to the Files tab within your server control panel or use an FTP client such as FileZilla or Winscp to access your server files.
- Find the game/csgo/cfg directory.

Locate Configuration File:
- Search for the configuration file holding server password information, named server.cfg. Create it if it doesn't exist.

Edit Server Password:
- Open the configuration file using a text editor. Add or edit the line: sv_password "YOURPASSWORD" within double quotes.



Save Changes and Restart Server:
- Save your changes, return to your server control panel and restart your CS2 server. Allow the server sufficient time to initiate fully.

Verify the New Password:
- After the restart, connect to your CS2 server using the new password with the command:

connect IP:27015; password YOURPASSWORD

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Updated on: 22/05/2024