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To install CounterStrikeSharp and Metamod:Source on a FREAKHOSTING CS2 server, open Frameworks in the Game Panel, click Install CounterStrikeSharp and then Install. The panel installs Metamod:Source first, adds CounterStrikeSharp under game/csgo/addons, updates game/csgo/gameinfo.gi and keeps your plugins. It takes about 20 seconds. Restart the server, then type meta list in the console to check.

What are Metamod:Source and CounterStrikeSharp?

CS2 plugins don’t run on their own. They need a framework, which you install once:

How to install CounterStrikeSharp in one click

1

Open Frameworks

Open your server and click Frameworks under COUNTER-STRIKE 2 in the sidebar.
CS2 Frameworks page with cards for SwiftlyS2, CounterStrikeSharp, Metamod:Source and gameinfo.gi

The Frameworks page

2

Click Install CounterStrikeSharp

A window explains what happens: the panel downloads the CounterStrikeSharp package with its .NET runtime from GitHub, checks it against its published checksum and installs Metamod:Source first. It keeps the previous gameinfo.gi as gameinfo.gi.bak.
Install CounterStrikeSharp dialog explaining the download from GitHub, checksum check, Metamod:Source install, changes to game/csgo/addons and gameinfo.gi, with Cancel and Install buttons

The Install CounterStrikeSharp window

3

Click Install

A progress log shows each step. It usually takes about 20 seconds.
4

Restart the server

When you see CounterStrikeSharp 1.0.378 (and Metamod:Source) DONE — Restart the server to load it, restart your server.
CS2 Frameworks page after the install, with CounterStrikeSharp and Metamod:Source marked Installed with version numbers and Reinstall buttons, gameinfo.gi marked OK and Checks saying Nothing to fix

Both frameworks installed

The cards then show INSTALLED, the version and a Reinstall button. Only one change runs at a time: if you see Another change is running. Wait for it to finish., wait and try again.

How to check CounterStrikeSharp is running

Type this in the Console:
CounterStrikeSharp should be listed as a loaded Metamod plugin. css_plugins list then shows the CounterStrikeSharp plugins you’ve added.

How to install Metamod and CounterStrikeSharp manually

You only need this if you want a version the panel doesn’t offer. Make a backup first.
1

Install Metamod:Source

Download the Linux Metamod:Source 2.x dev build from sourcemm.net. CounterStrikeSharp asks for build 1467 or newer. Upload its addons folder into game/csgo/.
2

Edit gameinfo.gi

Open game/csgo/gameinfo.gi and add this line under Game_LowViolence csgo_lv:
3

Install CounterStrikeSharp

Download the with-runtime Linux release from CounterStrikeSharp on GitHub and upload its addons folder into game/csgo/.
4

Restart and check

Restart the server and type meta list.
Full instructions are in the CounterStrikeSharp documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use SourceMod plugins on my CS2 server?

The Frameworks page offers Metamod:Source, CounterStrikeSharp and SwiftlyS2, not SourceMod. CS2 plugins are made for these frameworks, so pick plugins built for CounterStrikeSharp, SwiftlyS2 or Metamod.

Do I need to install Metamod separately?

No. Install CounterStrikeSharp installs Metamod:Source first. See install Metamod:Source if you only want Metamod.

My plugins stopped after a CS2 update. What now?

A game update resets gameinfo.gi and switches the frameworks off. Click Repair gameinfo.gi on Frameworks and restart. See repair gameinfo.gi.

Will reinstalling CounterStrikeSharp delete my plugins?

No. The panel keeps your plugins and configuration.

CS2 server guide

Every Counter-Strike 2 page in one place.

Install CS2 plugins

Upload plugins and switch them on.

Install CounterStrikeSharp

Check and update CounterStrikeSharp.

Repair gameinfo.gi

Fix plugins after a CS2 update.

Add admins

Give players admin rights.

Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 29 October 2026 (Counter-Strike 2 with CounterStrikeSharp 1.0.378 and Metamod:Source build 1483). Steps may differ slightly if the game or its plugins change.

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Last Updated: October 2026