\u00a0Minimum Recommended Distros<\/h3>\n\n![\"Ubuntu](\"https:\/\/linuxgsm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/linuxgsm\/img\/ubuntu32.png\")
\u00a0Ubuntu 20.04 LTS<\/a><\/li>\n![\"Debian](\"https:\/\/linuxgsm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/linuxgsm\/img\/debian32.png\")
\u00a0Debian 11<\/a><\/li>\n![\"Centos](\"https:\/\/linuxgsm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/linuxgsm\/img\/centos32.png\")
\u00a0CentOS 8<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0Other Distros<\/h3>\n
Although not tested, any distro with\u00a0tmux => 1.6<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0glibc => 2.31<\/a>\u00a0should also be compatible with Counter-Strike 2 servers.<\/p>\n\u00a0SteamCMD<\/h2>\n
SteamCMD<\/a>\u00a0by Valve is used to install and update this game server.<\/p>\n\u00a0Dependencies<\/h2>\n\n
\nUbuntu<\/a><\/li>\n
\nDebian<\/a><\/li>\n
\nCentOS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBefore installing, you must ensure you have all the dependencies required to run cs2server.<\/p>\n
These intructions also cover other RHEL derivatives such as AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux.<\/p>\n
\n\nUbuntu 20.04<\/h4>\n
![\"Ubuntu](\"https:\/\/linuxgsm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/linuxgsm\/img\/ubuntu64.png\")
<\/p>\n
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386; sudo apt update; sudo apt install curl wget file tar bzip2 gzip unzip bsdmainutils python3 util-linux ca-certificates binutils bc jq tmux netcat lib32gcc1 lib32stdc++6 libsdl2-2.0-0:i386 steamcmd<\/pre>\nUbuntu 22.04 and above<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386; sudo apt update; sudo apt install curl wget file tar bzip2 gzip unzip bsdmainutils python3 util-linux ca-certificates binutils bc jq tmux netcat lib32gcc-s1 lib32stdc++6 libsdl2-2.0-0:i386 steamcmd<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0Gamedig<\/h2>\nGameDig is a recommended additional module that allows LinuxGSM to gather more info from the game server such as current map and connected players to be displayed in details and in logs. It also replaces the default LinuxGSM query module in monitor. To install GameDig follow the steps in the LinuxGSM\u00a0documentation<\/a>.<\/h3>\n\u00a0Install Dependencies Using LinuxGSM<\/h2>\nIt is possible for LinuxGSM to install dependencies either by having the cs2server user account with sudo access or running the installer as root.<\/h3>\nuser with sudo access<\/h3>\nDuring the installation if the game server user has sudo permissions LinuxGSM will attempt to install any missing dependencies itself.<\/h3>\nroot user<\/h3>\nif cs2server is already installed run\u00a0.\/cs2server install<\/code>\u00a0as root and LinuxGSM will automatically install missing dependencies. SteamDB<\/h3>\nSteam uses appid\u00a0730<\/a>.
\nUpdate history is available from\u00a0SteamDB<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0Install<\/h2>\n
From the command-line do the following. Ensuring you have also installed the required dependencies.<\/p>\n
1. Create a user and login.<\/p>\n
adduser cs2server<\/pre>\nFor security best practice, ensure you set a strong password. Random password:\u00a0Dg1MTg3ODYyM<\/i><\/code><\/p><\/blockquote>\nsu - cs2server<\/pre>\n2. Download linuxgsm.sh.<\/p>\n
curl -Lo linuxgsm.sh https:\/\/linuxgsm.sh && chmod +x linuxgsm.sh && bash linuxgsm.sh cs2server<\/pre>\n3. Add Steam login details.<\/p>\n
You will need to enter a Steam username and password to download dedicated server.<\/p>\n
It is recommended that you\u00a0create a new Steam username<\/a>\u00a0just for the server.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nnano lgsm\/config-lgsm\/cs2server\/common.cfg<\/pre>\nsteamuser=\"username\"\r\nsteampass='password'<\/pre>\n4. Run the installer following the on-screen instructions.<\/p>\n
.\/cs2server install<\/pre>\n\u00a0Game Server Login Token (GSLT)<\/h3>\n
GSLT is\u00a0required<\/samp>\u00a0by this game server to show up on the\u00a0\u00a0Steam master server list.<\/p>\nTo register your server visit\u00a0Steam Game Server Account Management<\/a>.<\/p>\nFor information about GSLT visit the\u00a0docs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0Basic Usage<\/h2>\nAll Commands<\/h3>\n
A complete list of commands can be found by typing.<\/p>\n
.\/cs2server<\/pre>\nBelow are the most common commands available.<\/p>\n
Running<\/h3>\nstart<\/h4>\n.\/cs2server start<\/pre>\nstop<\/h4>\n.\/cs2server stop<\/pre>\nrestart<\/h4>\n.\/cs2server restart<\/pre>\nconsole<\/h4>\n
Console allows you to view the live console of a server as it is running and allow you to enter commands; if supported.<\/p>\n
.\/cs2server console<\/pre>\nTo exit the console press\u00a0CTRL+b d<\/kbd>. Pressing\u00a0CTRL+c<\/kbd>\u00a0will terminate the server.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nUpdating<\/h3>\nupdate<\/h4>\n
Update checks for any server updates and applies them. The server will update and restart only if required.<\/p>\n
.\/cs2server update<\/pre>\nBypass the check and go straight to SteamCMD update.<\/p>\n
.\/cs2server force-update<\/pre>\nvalidate<\/h4>\n
You can use the SteamCMD\u00a0validate<\/a>\u00a0option when updating the server.<\/p>\n.\/cs2server validate<\/pre>\nDebugging<\/h3>\nDetails<\/h4>\n
You can get all important and useful\u00a0details<\/a>\u00a0about the server such as passwords, ports, config files etc.<\/p>\n.\/cs2server details<\/pre>\nDebug<\/h4>\n
Use debug mode to help you if you are having issues with the server. Debug allows you to see the output of the server directly to your terminal allowing you to diagnose any problems the server might be having.<\/p>\n
.\/cs2server debug<\/pre>\nLogs<\/h4>\n
Server logs are available to monitor and diagnose your server. Script, console and game server (if available) logs are created for the server.<\/p>\n
\/home\/cs2server\/logs<\/pre>\nBackup<\/h3>\n
Backup will allow you to create a complete tar bzip2 archive of the whole server.<\/p>\n
.\/cs2server backup<\/pre>\nMonitor<\/h3>\n
LinuxGSM can monitor the game server by checking that the proccess is running and querying it. Should the server go offline LinuxGSM can restart the server and send you an alert. You can use cronjobs to setup monitoring.<\/p>\n
.\/cs2server monitor<\/pre>\nConfigure LinuxGSM<\/h3>\n
For details on how to alter LinuxGSM settings visit\u00a0LinuxGSM Config Files<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\nDocumentation<\/h3>\n
For detailed documentation visit the LinuxGSM\u00a0docs<\/a>.<\/p>\nCronjobs<\/h3>\n
To automate LinuxGSM you can set scheduled tasks using cronjobs, to run any command at any given time. You can edit the crontab using the following.<\/p>\n
crontab -e<\/pre>\nBelow are the recommended cron tasks.<\/p>\n
*\/5 * * * * \/home\/cs2server\/cs2server monitor > \/dev\/null 2>&1\r\n*\/30 * * * * \/home\/cs2server\/cs2server update > \/dev\/null 2>&1\r\n0 0 * * 0 \/home\/cs2server\/cs2server update-lgsm > \/dev\/null 2>&1<\/pre>\nConfigure LinuxGSM<\/h3>\n
For details on how to alter LinuxGSM settings visit\u00a0LinuxGSM Config Files<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\nDocumentation<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Ubuntu 20.04 LTS<\/a><\/li>\n\u00a0Debian 11<\/a><\/li>\n\u00a0CentOS 8<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0Other Distros<\/h3>\n
Although not tested, any distro with\u00a0tmux => 1.6<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0glibc => 2.31<\/a>\u00a0should also be compatible with Counter-Strike 2 servers.<\/p>\n SteamCMD<\/a>\u00a0by Valve is used to install and update this game server.<\/p>\n Before installing, you must ensure you have all the dependencies required to run cs2server.<\/p>\n These intructions also cover other RHEL derivatives such as AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux.<\/p>\n Steam uses appid\u00a0730<\/a>. From the command-line do the following. Ensuring you have also installed the required dependencies.<\/p>\n 1. Create a user and login.<\/p>\n For security best practice, ensure you set a strong password. Random password:\u00a0 2. Download linuxgsm.sh.<\/p>\n 3. Add Steam login details.<\/p>\n You will need to enter a Steam username and password to download dedicated server.<\/p>\n It is recommended that you\u00a0create a new Steam username<\/a>\u00a0just for the server.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n 4. Run the installer following the on-screen instructions.<\/p>\n GSLT is\u00a0required<\/samp>\u00a0by this game server to show up on the\u00a0\u00a0Steam master server list.<\/p>\n To register your server visit\u00a0Steam Game Server Account Management<\/a>.<\/p>\n For information about GSLT visit the\u00a0docs<\/a>.<\/p>\n A complete list of commands can be found by typing.<\/p>\n Below are the most common commands available.<\/p>\n Console allows you to view the live console of a server as it is running and allow you to enter commands; if supported.<\/p>\n To exit the console press\u00a0CTRL+b d<\/kbd>. Pressing\u00a0CTRL+c<\/kbd>\u00a0will terminate the server.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Update checks for any server updates and applies them. The server will update and restart only if required.<\/p>\n Bypass the check and go straight to SteamCMD update.<\/p>\n You can use the SteamCMD\u00a0validate<\/a>\u00a0option when updating the server.<\/p>\n You can get all important and useful\u00a0details<\/a>\u00a0about the server such as passwords, ports, config files etc.<\/p>\n Use debug mode to help you if you are having issues with the server. Debug allows you to see the output of the server directly to your terminal allowing you to diagnose any problems the server might be having.<\/p>\n Server logs are available to monitor and diagnose your server. Script, console and game server (if available) logs are created for the server.<\/p>\n Backup will allow you to create a complete tar bzip2 archive of the whole server.<\/p>\n LinuxGSM can monitor the game server by checking that the proccess is running and querying it. Should the server go offline LinuxGSM can restart the server and send you an alert. You can use cronjobs to setup monitoring.<\/p>\n For details on how to alter LinuxGSM settings visit\u00a0LinuxGSM Config Files<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n For detailed documentation visit the LinuxGSM\u00a0docs<\/a>.<\/p>\n To automate LinuxGSM you can set scheduled tasks using cronjobs, to run any command at any given time. You can edit the crontab using the following.<\/p>\n Below are the recommended cron tasks.<\/p>\n For details on how to alter LinuxGSM settings visit\u00a0LinuxGSM Config Files<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n\u00a0SteamCMD<\/h2>\n
\u00a0Dependencies<\/h2>\n
\n
\nUbuntu<\/a><\/li>\n
\nDebian<\/a><\/li>\n
\nCentOS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUbuntu 20.04<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nsudo dpkg --add-architecture i386; sudo apt update; sudo apt install curl wget file tar bzip2 gzip unzip bsdmainutils python3 util-linux ca-certificates binutils bc jq tmux netcat lib32gcc1 lib32stdc++6 libsdl2-2.0-0:i386 steamcmd<\/pre>\n
Ubuntu 22.04 and above<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nsudo dpkg --add-architecture i386; sudo apt update; sudo apt install curl wget file tar bzip2 gzip unzip bsdmainutils python3 util-linux ca-certificates binutils bc jq tmux netcat lib32gcc-s1 lib32stdc++6 libsdl2-2.0-0:i386 steamcmd<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0Gamedig<\/h2>\n
GameDig is a recommended additional module that allows LinuxGSM to gather more info from the game server such as current map and connected players to be displayed in details and in logs. It also replaces the default LinuxGSM query module in monitor. To install GameDig follow the steps in the LinuxGSM\u00a0documentation<\/a>.<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Install Dependencies Using LinuxGSM<\/h2>\n
It is possible for LinuxGSM to install dependencies either by having the cs2server user account with sudo access or running the installer as root.<\/h3>\n
user with sudo access<\/h3>\n
During the installation if the game server user has sudo permissions LinuxGSM will attempt to install any missing dependencies itself.<\/h3>\n
root user<\/h3>\n
if cs2server is already installed run\u00a0
.\/cs2server install<\/code>\u00a0as root and LinuxGSM will automatically install missing dependencies. SteamDB<\/h3>\n
\nUpdate history is available from\u00a0SteamDB<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0Install<\/h2>\n
adduser cs2server<\/pre>\n
Dg1MTg3ODYyM<\/i><\/code><\/p><\/blockquote>\nsu - cs2server<\/pre>\n
curl -Lo linuxgsm.sh https:\/\/linuxgsm.sh && chmod +x linuxgsm.sh && bash linuxgsm.sh cs2server<\/pre>\n
nano lgsm\/config-lgsm\/cs2server\/common.cfg<\/pre>\n
steamuser=\"username\"\r\nsteampass='password'<\/pre>\n
.\/cs2server install<\/pre>\n
\u00a0Game Server Login Token (GSLT)<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Basic Usage<\/h2>\n
All Commands<\/h3>\n
.\/cs2server<\/pre>\n
Running<\/h3>\n
start<\/h4>\n
.\/cs2server start<\/pre>\n
stop<\/h4>\n
.\/cs2server stop<\/pre>\n
restart<\/h4>\n
.\/cs2server restart<\/pre>\n
console<\/h4>\n
.\/cs2server console<\/pre>\n
Updating<\/h3>\n
update<\/h4>\n
.\/cs2server update<\/pre>\n
.\/cs2server force-update<\/pre>\n
validate<\/h4>\n
.\/cs2server validate<\/pre>\n
Debugging<\/h3>\n
Details<\/h4>\n
.\/cs2server details<\/pre>\n
Debug<\/h4>\n
.\/cs2server debug<\/pre>\n
Logs<\/h4>\n
\/home\/cs2server\/logs<\/pre>\n
Backup<\/h3>\n
.\/cs2server backup<\/pre>\n
Monitor<\/h3>\n
.\/cs2server monitor<\/pre>\n
Configure LinuxGSM<\/h3>\n
Documentation<\/h3>\n
Cronjobs<\/h3>\n
crontab -e<\/pre>\n
*\/5 * * * * \/home\/cs2server\/cs2server monitor > \/dev\/null 2>&1\r\n*\/30 * * * * \/home\/cs2server\/cs2server update > \/dev\/null 2>&1\r\n0 0 * * 0 \/home\/cs2server\/cs2server update-lgsm > \/dev\/null 2>&1<\/pre>\n
Configure LinuxGSM<\/h3>\n
Documentation<\/h3>\n