> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Counter-Strike: Source Server Console Commands and Cvars > Counter-Strike: Source server console commands: changelevel, status, kick, mp_roundtime, sv_cheats and more, in the panel console or with rcon. Counter-Strike: Source server commands run in the Game Panel **Console** without any prefix, for example `changelevel de_inferno` or `mp_roundtime 3`. From the game, set the **RCON password** in **Game settings** and type `rcon` before each command. Typing a cvar name on its own shows its value, default and limits. Console changes are lost at restart unless you save them in `server.cfg`. | Fact | Value | | - | - | | Where to run | Panel **Console**, or `rcon` from the game console | | Check a value | Type the cvar name, for example `mp_roundtime` | | Keep a change | **Game settings** or `/cstrike/cfg/server.cfg` | | Admin plugin commands | Need SourceMod; see [add admins](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/adding-sourcemod-admins-in-css.md) | ## How to run commands **In the Game Panel:** open **Console**, type the command and press Enter. See [the server console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md). **From the game with rcon:** 1. Set an **RCON password** in **Game settings** and restart. 2. In your game console, type once: ``` rcon_password "yourrconpassword" ``` 3. Then put `rcon` in front of each command: ``` rcon changelevel de_inferno ``` ## How to check a value Type the cvar name alone. The server answers with the current value, the game default and the allowed range. For example, on a FREAKHOSTING server `mp_roundtime` answers with the value `5`, the default `2.5`, a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 9. ## Server and map commands | Command | What it does | Example | | - | - | - | | `status` | Lists players with their user ID and SteamID, plus the map | `status` | | `changelevel ` | Changes the map | `changelevel cs_office` | | `maps ` | Lists maps on the server | `maps de_` | | `hostname ""` | Changes the server name until restart | `hostname "My CS:S server"` | | `kick ` | Kicks a player | `kick PlayerName` | | `kickid ` | Kicks by user ID from `status` | `kickid 12` | | `say ` | Sends a chat message as the console | `say Restart in 5 minutes` | | `exec ` | Runs a `.cfg` file from `/cstrike/cfg/` | `exec live` | | `mp_restartgame ` | Restarts the round and scores | `mp_restartgame 1` | ## Round and rule cvars | Cvar | What it does | Game setting | | - | - | - | | `mp_roundtime` | Round length in minutes (1 to 9) | **Round time** | | `mp_freezetime` | Freeze and buy time at round start, in seconds | **Freeze time** | | `mp_timelimit` | Minutes per map; 0 is no limit | **Time limit per map** | | `mp_maxrounds` | Most rounds per map; 0 is no limit | **Rounds per map** | | `mp_friendlyfire` | `1` lets players hurt team mates | **Friendly fire** | | `mp_autoteambalance` | `1` balances the teams | **Automatic team balance** | | `mp_limitteams` | Most extra players on one team; 0 turns it off | **Team size difference** | | `mp_tkpunish` | `1` punishes team killers next round | **Punish team killers** | | `mp_startmoney` | Money at the start | Not in Game settings | | `mp_c4timer` | Seconds until planted C4 explodes | Not in Game settings | | `mp_buytime` | Minutes players can buy after round start | Not in Game settings | | `sv_alltalk` | `1` lets everyone hear everyone | **Everybody hears everybody** | | `sv_password` | Join password | **Server password** | ## How to turn on sv\_cheats `sv_cheats 1` turns on cheat commands such as `noclip` and `god` for **every player** on the server. Use it only on a private server for testing or practice. * **For good:** turn on **Cheats** in **Game settings** > **Security and downloads**, save and restart. The panel shows the warning "With cheats on, every player can use cheat commands." * **For now:** type `sv_cheats 1` in the console. Type `sv_cheats 0` to turn it off. ## Frequently asked questions ### Why are my console changes gone after a restart? The server reads `server.cfg` at every start. Save lasting changes in **Game settings**, or add the line to `/cstrike/cfg/server.cfg`. See [server.cfg explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/css-server-cfg-explained.md). ### Why does rcon say "Bad RCON password"? The `rcon_password` in your game doesn't match the **RCON password** on the server, or you didn't restart after setting it. Type `rcon_password` again with the exact value. ### Can I ban players without SourceMod? The base game has `banid` and `addip`, but they are hard to manage. SourceMod's `sm_ban` is easier and keeps a ban list. See [add admins](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/adding-sourcemod-admins-in-css.md). ### What is the tickrate of my server? 66 tick. See [tickrate and rates](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/css-tickrate-and-rates-settings.md). ## Related guides > [card] [CS:S server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/counter-strike-source-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every CS:S page in one place. > [card] [Game settings](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/configuring-css-game-settings.md) > > Save settings for good. > [card] [Bots](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/adding-bots-to-your-css-server.md) > > Bot commands. > [card] [War server](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/cs-source-setting-up-a-css-war-server.md) > > Live configs and rcon. > [card] [Server console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md) > > Use the panel console. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 31 October 2026 (Counter-Strike: Source dedicated server; `hostname` and `mp_roundtime` tested in the console). 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