How to Connect to Your CS:GO Server

How to join your CS:GO dedicated server — console connect, Steam browser, and GOTV spectating.

📝 Note: CS:GO was replaced by CS2 in September 2023. If you're running a CS2 server, see the CS2 guides instead.

Finding Your Server Address

On the Dashboard, find the Connection Address (e.g., 192.168.1.100:27015). Click the copy button.

Press ~ (tilde) in-game to open the console, then type:

connect 192.168.1.100:27015

With a password:

connect 192.168.1.100:27015; password "serverpass"

In Steam, go to View → Game Servers → Favorites.

Click Add a Server, enter your IP:Port, and click OK.

Select the server and click Connect.

You can also use a direct link: steam://connect/IP:PORT

If SourceTV is enabled (tv_enable 1), spectators connect to the GOTV port:

connect 192.168.1.100:27020

GOTV has a configurable delay (tv_delay) — default 90 seconds behind live play.

On XGamingServer, ports are assigned automatically. Check the Network page in the sidebar if you need your assigned ports.

Issue	Fix
Server not in browser	Check GSLT is valid. Verify `sv_lan 0`. Port 27015 UDP must be open.
"Server is not responding"	Server may be hibernating (`sv_hibernate_when_empty 1`) — normal, wakes on connect attempt.
"Connection failed after 4 retries"	Check firewall. Try `connect` via console with exact IP:Port.
Version mismatch	Both client and server must be on the same CS:GO/CS2 build.