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Capturing Every Moment

CSTV (the successor to GOTV) is the primary tool for recording full-server match replays in Counter-Strike 2. Enabling automatic recording is essential for community servers that require evidence for moderator actions or competitive teams performing tactical analysis.
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4 minutesBeginnerJanuary 2026

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Configuration

To enable automatic recording, add these variables to your /game/csgo/cfg/server.cfg file: 
tv_enable 1       // Enables the CSTV engine
tv_autorecord 1   // Automatically starts recording when a match begins
tv_maxclients 0   // Disables live spectators to save CPU and bandwidth
tv_delay 120      // 2-minute delay to prevent "ghosting" or cheating

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2. Retrieving Your Replays

  1. Storage Location: All recorded demos are saved directly in the /game/csgo/ directory.
  2. Naming Convention: Files are labeled in the format auto-YYYYMMDD-hhmm-map.dem.
  3. Access: You can download these files at any time via the FREAKHOSTING Files tab or using an SFTP client like FileZilla.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | CS2: Match recording active.