How to Install Plugins on Your CS2 Server (Metamod + CounterStrikeSharp)
How to install Metamod:Source and CounterStrikeSharp plugins on your Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server.
CS2 plugins require two frameworks installed in order: Metamod:Source first, then CounterStrikeSharp.
Step 1: Install Metamod:Source
Download the latest CS2 build from metamodsource.net.
In the XGamingServer Panel, click Files.
Upload and extract the addons folder to /game/csgo/.
Open /game/csgo/gameinfo.gi.
Find the line Game_LowViolence csgo_lv and add below it:
Game csgo/addons/metamodRestart your server. Verify with meta list in the console.
Step 2: Install CounterStrikeSharp
Download the with-runtime release from GitHub.
Extract the addons folder to /game/csgo/ (merges with existing Metamod addons).
Restart; look for CounterStrikeSharp.API Loaded Successfully. in the console.
Verify with css_plugins list.
Installing Plugins
Upload plugin folders to addons/counterstrikesharp/plugins/ and restart.
Popular Plugins
| Plugin | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CS2-SimpleAdmin | Kick/ban/mute management |
| cs2-retakes | Retakes game mode |
| CS2-Deathmatch | Enhanced DM with custom spawns |
| cs2-mapchooser | Map voting and nomination |
| SharpTimer | Surf/KZ timer |
| K4-SimpleRanks | Player ranking system |
| CS2-Advertisement | Server chat ads |
Find plugins on GitHub and the CSS Discord.
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