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A CS:GO server’s game mode comes from two numbers, game_type and game_mode. Casual is 0 0, Competitive 0 1, Wingman 0 2, Arms Race 1 0, Demolition 1 1 and Deathmatch 1 2. On FREAKHOSTING, set them in Game Type and Game Mode on Startup, change the matching lines in csgo/cfg/server.cfg to the same values, and restart.

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Which game_type and game_mode do I use?

A map group is a list of maps that belong to a mode. Set Map to a map from the same group, or the mode may not load as expected.

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How to change the game mode on your CS:GO server

1

Set Game Type and Game Mode

In the Game Panel, open Startup and enter the two numbers from the table in Game Type and Game Mode. Each field accepts a number from 0 to 5. Values save when you click away.
2

Match server.cfg

Open Files, go to csgo/cfg/ and open server.cfg. It also has game_type, game_mode and mapgroup lines. Change them to the same values, for example for Deathmatch:
Save the file. If the two places disagree, the mode can switch back when server.cfg runs.
3

Pick a fitting map

Set Map on Startup to a map that suits the mode. See change the map.
4

Restart and check

Restart the server. Join and check that the mode matches.

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How to change mode settings such as round time or bots

Each mode has its own Valve config file in csgo/cfg, such as gamemode_deathmatch.cfg. Don’t edit it. Create gamemode_deathmatch_server.cfg (or the matching name for your mode) in the same folder and put your own settings there. The game runs it every time that mode loads.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is the default game mode on my CS:GO server?

Classic Competitive: Game Type 0 and Game Mode 1, on de_dust2.

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Why did my server go back to Competitive?

server.cfg still has game_type 0 and game_mode 1. Change those lines to match Startup and restart.

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Can I run Danger Zone on my server?

Not with these settings. Danger Zone uses game_type 6, and Game Type accepts 0 to 5 only.

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How do I remove bots in Competitive?

Create gamemode_competitive_server.cfg in csgo/cfg with the line bot_quota 0, then restart. To remove bots right away, type bot_kick in the console.

CS:GO server guide

Every CS:GO page in one place.

server.cfg explained

Every default line.

Change the map

Start map and changelevel.

Getting started

Full first-time setup.

Startup variables

How Startup works.
Checked against the official Valve Developer Community CS:GO game modes page on 3 November 2026. Panel steps tested on our Game Panel the same day (CS:GO legacy, version 1.38.8.1).

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Last Updated: November 2026