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Simplified Server Control

CS2-SimpleAdmin is a high-performance, lightweight management plugin developed for the CounterStrikeSharp framework. It provides server administrators with an essential toolkit for player moderation - including kicking, banning, and muting - while maintaining an immutable and persistent database of all staff actions. By integrating SimpleAdmin with a MySQL backend, you ensure that your ban records remain intact across server reboots and reinstalls, providing long-term stability for your community.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Time

10 Minutes

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Technical Deployment Workflow

SimpleAdmin operates as a module for the CounterStrikeSharp framework. Ensure your base infrastructure is active before beginning.
1

Verify Framework Status

Confirm that CounterStrikeSharp is correctly installed and functional on your server.
2

Acquire Plugin Assets

Download the most recent CS2-SimpleAdmin.zip from the official GitHub repository.
3

Deploy to Plugin Directory

use the Game Panel File Manager to upload and extract the CS2-SimpleAdmin folder into: /game/csgo/addons/counterstrikesharp/plugins/
4

Initialize Configuration

Restart your server once. This action allows the plugin to generate its initial .json configuration and directory structure.

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Strategic Database Integration

To enable persistent data storage, you must link the plugin to a MySQL database provided by FREAKHOSTING.
1

Create a Database

Navigate to the Databases tab in your Game Panel and click New Database. Copy the provided credentials (Host, Name, User, and Password).
2

Modify Plugin Config

Open the following file in the editor: /game/csgo/addons/counterstrikesharp/configs/plugins/CS2-SimpleAdmin/CS2-SimpleAdmin.json
3

Input Credentials

Update the database object with your specific parameters:
{
  "DatabaseHost": "127.0.0.1",
  "DatabasePort": 3306,
  "DatabaseUser": "freak_admin_username",
  "DatabasePassword": "Your_Secure_Password",
  "DatabaseName": "freak_admin_dbname"
}

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Verification & Management

Navigate to the Console tab and execute: css_plugins list. If the installation is successful, CS2-SimpleAdmin will appear in the registry with a green status indicator.
SimpleAdmin uses the permissions defined in your admins.json. Ensure your SteamID64 is associated with the @css/root or @css/admin flags to unlock the full command suite.

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Real-Time Commands

Once authorized, you can manage your server directly from the in-game chat using prefixes. For example, typing !ban [player] [duration] [reason] will instantly restrict a malicious user and log the action to your MySQL database.

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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: Administrative access active.