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The Foundation of Modding

Metamod:Source is the essential C++ hook for the Source 2 engine. It acts as the primary “bridge” that allows other frameworks, such as CounterStrikeSharp, to interface with the game and modify its behavior.
Reading TimeDifficultyLast Updated
5 minutesIntermediateJanuary 2026

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Installation Walkthrough

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1. Preparation

  1. Access your FREAKHOSTING Control Panel.
  2. Stop your CS2 server to ensure file handles are released.

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2. Downloading Assets

Visit the Metamod:Source Snapshot page. Always download the Linux build for FREAKHOSTING game servers.

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3. Uploading Core Files

  1. Navigate to the Files tab or use SFTP (FileZilla).
  2. Browse to the /game/csgo/ directory.
  3. Extract and upload the addons folder from the Metamod archive directly into the csgo folder.
    • Final Path: /game/csgo/addons/metamod/

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Verification

  1. Start your server.
  2. Open the Console tab in the panel.
  3. Type meta version and press Enter.
  4. You should see an output detailing the Metamod:Source version and build number. If you receive an “Unknown Command” error, verify that the files were uploaded to the correct subdirectory.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | CS2: Engine hooked.