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Securing Your Session

Restricting your server with a password is the most effective way to manage private matches, team practices, or community-only events. This guide covers the quick implementation of a join-password via your configuration files.
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3 minutesBeginnerJanuary 2026

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1. Accessing Configuration

  1. Log in to your FREAKHOSTING Control Panel.
  2. Navigate to the Files tab or connect via SFTP.
  3. Browse to the /game/csgo/cfg/ directory.

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2. Modifying server.cfg

  1. Locate the server.cfg file. If it does not exist, create a new file with that name.
  2. Open the file in the editor and add/edit the following line: 
    sv_password "YourSecretPassword"
  3. Save the file and Restart your server.

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3. Connecting to a Passworded Server

Players can join your server directly via the console to bypass UI issues: connect IP:PORT; password YourSecretPassword

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Password Best Practices

Avoid using special characters like # or " inside your password string, as these can sometimes interfere with console parsing. Stick to alphanumeric characters for the best compatibility.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | CS2: Security active.