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How to Set Up RCON on Your CS2 Server

How to enable and use remote console (RCON) for your Counter-Strike 2 dedicated server.

Enabling RCON

  1. In server.cfg:
rcon_password "YourSecurePassword"
  1. Add -usercon to startup parameters

Using RCON

In-Game (Limited)

rcon_address IP:27015
rcon_password "YourPassword"
rcon status
rcon changelevel de_dust2

CS2 has limited in-game RCON. Use external tools:

Common RCON Commands

CommandDescription
statusList connected players
changelevel de_mapnameChange map
kick usernameKick a player
banid steamidBan a player
mp_restartgame 1Restart match
ds_workshop_changelevel mapnameSwitch to workshop map

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Enabling RCON
Using RCON
In-Game (Limited)
External RCON Tools (Recommended)
Common RCON Commands
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