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Joining the Action

Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) provides several efficient methods for connecting to community-hosted environments. Whether you prefer the precision of the developer console or the convenience of the Steam favorites list, FREAKHOSTING ensures a low-latency pathway to your tactical gaming session.

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

4 Minutes

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Method 1: The Developer Console (Fastest)

This is the most efficient method for administrators and power users, as it allows for an instantaneous handshake with the server.
1

Enable the Console

Launch CS2, navigate to Settings -> Game, and set Enable Developer Console (~) to Yes.
2

Open the Interface

Press the tilde (~) key on your keyboard to reveal the command-line overlay.
3

Execute Connection

Input the following command and press Enter:
connect 123.456.78.9:27015
Note: If your server is password protected, use the syntax: connect IP:PORT; password "your_password"

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Method 2: Steam Favorites Management

Adding your server to the global Steam favorites list ensures you can join with a single click in the future.
1

Open Steam Servers

In your Steam client, navigate to the View menu and select Game Servers.
2

Add to Favorites

Click the Favorites tab, then click the (+) icon.
3

Identify Your Server

Paste your server’s numerical IP address and port into the field.
4

Initialize Join

Click OK. You can now double-click your server in this list to launch CS2 and connect automatically.

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Connection Readiness

If you have recently initialized or restarted your server, please wait approximately 60 seconds for the game engine to fully load its assets before attempting to connect. You can monitor the real-time status via the Console tab in your Game Panel.

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Need Extra Help?

If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:

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Last Updated: January 2026 | CS2: Deployment complete.