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# How to Install CounterStrikeSharp in Counter-Strike 2

> Enable high-performance C# based plugins and advanced server management. Learn how to install and configure the CounterStrikeSharp framework on your CS2 server.

## Modern Plugin Architecture

**CounterStrikeSharp (CSS)** is the premier server-side framework for Counter-Strike 2, enabling developers to create and execute sophisticated logic using the C# programming language. It has rapidly become the industry standard for community server administration, custom game modes, and technical utilities within the Source 2 engine. By implementing CSS, you unlock a vast ecosystem of community-developed features that extend far beyond the capabilities of the vanilla engine.

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  <Card title="Difficulty" icon="gauge-low">
    Intermediate
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  <Card title="Time" icon="clock">
    10 Minutes
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## Technical Prerequisites

Before initializing the installation, ensure your server environment meets the following requirements:

* **Metamod:Source:** This serves as the underlying hook for the engine and must be [Installed First](/games/counter-strike-2/how-to-install-metamod-on-a-counter-strike-2-server).
* **Architecture:** A FREAKHOSTING CS2 server running on our high-performance Linux clusters.

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## Installation & Deployment Workflow

Follow these steps to deploy the CSS framework to your server.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Acquire the Framework">
    Navigate to the [official CounterStrikeSharp repository](https://github.com/roflmuffin/CounterStrikeSharp/releases). Download the specific bundle labeled `counterstrikesharp-with-runtime-build-xxx-linux`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initialize File Transfer">
    Log in to the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com) and **Stop** your server. Navigate to the **File Manager** and enter the `/game/csgo/` directory.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload and Merge Assets">
    Upload the contents of the downloaded ZIP archive. Ensure the `addons` folder from the ZIP merges directly with your server's existing `addons` directory.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Initialization">
    **Start** your server. Open the **Console** tab and execute the command `css`. If successful, the engine will return the current version information and a registry of available commands.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Managing Your Plugin Ecosystem

Once the framework is active, you can begin customizing your server's functionality.

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  <Accordion title="Adding New Plugins">
    To install a feature, place the compiled `.dll` files and their dependencies into the `/game/csgo/addons/counterstrikesharp/plugins/` directory. Each individual plugin should reside within its own unique subfolder to prevent file conflicts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Automatic Plugin Reloading">
    CounterStrikeSharp supports dynamic reloading. Most plugins will automatically initialize as soon as they are uploaded to the server, allowing you to update features without requiring a full server restart.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  ### Developer Resources

  Are you interested in creating your own custom logic? We recommend reviewing the [CounterStrikeSharp Wiki](https://docs.cssharp.dev/) for detailed API documentation and C# coding standards specifically for the Source 2 environment.
</Tip>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **CS2:** Framework initialized and ready.
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