# How to Change Max Players on Your CS2 Server (/docs/counter-strike-2/player-slots)



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Setting Max Players [#setting-max-players]

Via startup parameter:

```
-maxplayers 24
```

Defaults by Mode [#defaults-by-mode]

| Mode        | Default Players |
| ----------- | :-------------: |
| Competitive |     10 (5v5)    |
| Wingman     |     4 (2v2)     |
| Casual      |    20 (10v10)   |
| Deathmatch  |        20       |

Per-Mode Override [#per-mode-override]

Edit `gamemodes_server.txt` in `/game/csgo/` and change the `"maxplayers"` value under each mode section.

> ⚠️ **Note:** Actual capacity is also limited by map spawn points. A map with 5 T + 5 CT spawns = max 10 regardless of setting.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Game Modes](/docs/counter-strike-2/mode-setup)
* [Server Configuration](/docs/counter-strike-2/server-config)