To meet the high single-core performance needs of CS2 servers we use AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X, 7950X3D and 5900X processors. With clock speeds of up to 5.7 GHz we deliver zero bottlenecks and maximum FPS.
SERVICE POLICY
Important Service and Infrastructure Information
Our CS2 server hosting service is a high-performance VDS infrastructure offering a hardware architecture optimised specifically for Counter-Strike 2 and Phoenix Guard Game DDoS protection. We do not install mods or plugins for you; your server is delivered with full root / Administrator (RDP/SSH) access. You are free to install your own Metamod, CounterStrikeSharp or custom CS2 plugins and customise them without limits.
Full Root & SSH / RDP
Phoenix Guard Game DDoS Protection
100% Isolated Hardware Power
⚡ POWERFUL & CUSTOMISABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
CS2 Server Hosting Features
We provide the raw performance your CS2 community or tournaments need. Freely configurable with full root access, with 100% isolated CPU power and Phoenix Guard Game DDoS protection, give your players a lag-free CS2 experience.
SOURCE 2 & THE COMPETITIVE FPS ARENA
What Is CS2 Server Hosting?
Counter-Strike 2 is one of the world's most competitive tactical FPS games, built on Valve's next-generation Source 2 engine. By setting up your own CS2 community server you can offer players a unique environment in Retake, DM, 5v5 competitive, Surf, KZ or custom workshop maps.
The CS2 server hosting service we offer at Phoenix Sunucum is backed by high-clock-speed AMD Ryzen™ processors, Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD storage and a low-latency network located in Turkey.
High-Clock-Speed AMD Ryzen Raw single-core processing power optimised for CS2.
Full Root & Administrator Access Manage your files and mods freely over remote desktop / SSH.
1 - 5 ms Ultra-Low Ping The Istanbul fibre backbone keeps your players free of stutter and desync.
Sub-Tick Precision
Stable 128 Tick Performance
Phoenix Guard Active
99.9% Uptime Guarantee
UNINTERRUPTED PERFORMANCE & SECURITY
CS2 VDS Hosting Advantages
The biggest problems on CS2 servers are tickrate fluctuations, sudden ping spikes (jitter), sub-tick desync and DDoS attacks aimed at rival servers. The Phoenix Sunucum infrastructure is designed to minimise these risks.
Even heavy plugin loads, custom maps and crowded 32+ slot servers run on our powerful Ryzen 9 cores without noticeable performance loss or var/sv increases.
Phoenix Guard Game DDoS Protection Hardware L3/L4/L7 filtering tailored to CS2 protocols.
Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD Storage Lag-free map loading with 7000 MB/s read-write speeds.
24/7 Uninterrupted Expert Support We are with you on any technical matter concerning your server.
🔥 OUR MOST POWERFUL GAME SERVERS
CS2 Server Hosting Plans
Raw processor performance and zero lag for your Counter-Strike 2 community! Install your mods and workshop maps freely with full root (Administrator / RDP / SSH) access; deliver an uninterrupted, smooth CS2 VDS experience with 100% isolated hardware and Phoenix Guard Game DDoS protection.
CS2 Ryzen Eko VDS-1
Entry-Level RP-
Processor (CPU) 2 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 4 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 40 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
CS2 Ryzen Eko VDS-2
Mid-Size RP-
Processor (CPU) 4 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 6 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 50 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
CS2 Ryzen Eko VDS-3
Popular Community-
Processor (CPU) 6 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 8 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 60 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
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Advanced RP Server-
Processor (CPU) 8 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 10 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 70 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
CS2 Ryzen Eko VDS-5
Large Community-
Processor (CPU) 10 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 12 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 80 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
CS2 Ryzen Eko VDS-6
High-Slot RP-
Processor (CPU) 10 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 16 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 90 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
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Maximum Capacity-
Processor (CPU) 12 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 24 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 100 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
CS2 Ryzen Eko VDS-8
Ultra Project & Hub-
Processor (CPU) 12 Core Ryzen 9 5900X
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Memory (RAM) 32 GB DDR4
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Disk Storage 120 GB NVMe SSD
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Port Speed 1 Gbit Redundant Line
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Game DDoS Protection Phoenix Guard Included
💎 WHY CHOOSE US?
Why the Phoenix Sunucum CS2 Infrastructure?
Don't wrestle with hardware bottlenecks, DDoS attacks and tickrate drops while growing your CS2 community. Meet our AMD Ryzen hardware with top single-core performance and our dedicated protection shield.
We filter every kind of L3, L4 and L7 Game DDoS attack aimed at your CS2 server without disturbing game packets. Your players are not disconnected and do not lag, even during an attack. Profile details are on our game DDoS protection page.
Connect from anywhere in Turkey with the lowest latency through direct fibre interconnects with Türk Telekom, Turkcell Superonline and Vodafone in our Istanbul data center. Make desync and lag a thing of the past.
With our enterprise PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage reaching read and write speeds of 7000 MB/s, maps, vehicle models and database queries load instantly. Your players are not left waiting on the map loading screen.
Your server is delivered with isolated resources that are entirely yours. You can connect with full privileges over remote desktop (RDP) or SSH and freely install the operating system, firewall rules and mod packs you want.
For your server management and infrastructure needs, our experienced game server specialists are one click away. Grow your server with confidence, getting answers within minutes through Discord and our support ticket system.
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Our Pre-Sales and Technical Support Team
Get in touch with us to choose the plan that fits your needs. You can reach us quickly with pre-order questions and technical matters.
HOW TO BUY
Buy a CS2 Server: Steps to Start Your CS2 Server
To start your own CS2 server you need a machine with resources reserved for you that runs the game's server software around the clock. When you buy a CS2 server from Phoenix Sunucum you receive a DDoS-protected Ryzen VDS with full root access, and you carry out the CS2 server setup on it yourself.
How to Buy a CS2 Server
- Pick the plan that fits your player count and mod load from the CS2 server plans.
- Complete your order in the client panel; your server details appear in your panel.
- Connect to your server with the access details sent to you.
- Follow the steps in the CS2 server setup guide and open your server to players.
Are CS2 Server Rental, CS2 VDS and CS2 Hosting the Same?
Yes. “CS2 server rental”, “CS2 server hosting”, “CS2 hosting” and “CS2 VDS” all describe the same need: a machine with resources reserved for you that keeps a CS2 server online without interruption. Our service is not a shared game panel but a VDS you fully control, so there are no limits on mods, plugins or settings.
When you buy a CS2 server the price is set by the processor, RAM and disk you choose; current CS2 server prices are listed in the plans section.
TECHNICAL GUIDE
CS2 Server Setup Guide: How to Start a CS2 Server
A Counter-Strike 2 server is installed on Windows or Linux through SteamCMD with the CS2 files (App ID 730). For your server to appear in the public list you need a Game Server Login Token (GSLT) obtained from Steam.
CS2 Server Ports
| Port | Protocol | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 27015 | UDP | Game connection (default) |
| 27015 | TCP | RCON (remote administration) |
| 27020 | UDP | SourceTV (optional) |
Suggested Resources to Start
| Usage | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5v5 competitive / practice | 2–4 vCPU | 4 GB |
| Deathmatch, retake, 20+ players | 4 vCPU | 8 GB |
| Multiple servers on one machine | 2+ vCPU per server | 4 GB per server |
How to Set Up a CS2 Server: Steps
- Download the CS2 files with SteamCMD using the
app_update 730command. - Create a GSLT for CS2 on Steam's game server account management page and add it with the
+sv_setsteamaccountparameter. - Start the server with parameters such as
-dedicated +map de_dust2 +game_type 0 +game_mode 1; keep your settings in thecfg/server.cfgfile. - Open ports 27015 UDP/TCP.
Configuration and Mod Notes
- To use plugins, install Metamod:Source (2.x) first and then CounterStrikeSharp.
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game_typeandgame_modevalues determine the game mode (e.g. 0/1 competitive, 1/2 deathmatch). - If you do not update the server files after Valve updates, players cannot connect because of a version mismatch.
We do not install the game; this guide is written so you can do the installation yourself on your server with full root access. The resource suggestions are starting values and vary with your mod and player counts. For the infrastructure that protects your server against attacks, see our game DDoS protection page.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About CS2 Server Hosting
Manage your CS2 esports servers with full privileges (Root/SSH). With our sub-tick-ready VDS resources optimised for low SV/VAR values, set up your practice or deathmatch servers with your own plugins and host low-ping matches.
The CS2 server you order is handled by our automation system. After you place your order, it automatically sets up your CS2 server within seconds and shows the server details in your client area, so delivery and activation are very fast.
Because a game panel is not preferred for CS2 servers, we do not provide one; CS2 servers are delivered with remote access, over RDP (Windows) or SSH (Linux). Delivery includes full root access and administrator rights, so you have complete control over setting up and managing your CS2 server.
All Phoenix Sunucum CS2 servers come with full Game DDoS protection, configured in our Istanbul data center. Protection is provided with high-capacity eBPF technology that filters Layer 3 and 4 attacks in real time. CS2 server DDoS protection is included free of charge in all our plans.
Backups are the customer's responsibility, but if you would like a backup service you can add it as an extra when ordering. With full root access and administrator rights you can also set up and manage whatever backup solution you prefer. Our technical support team can advise on recommended backup solutions for CS2 servers.
In our CS2 VDS server hosting service the operating system is installed automatically by the automation system, in a few clicks from your client area. Changing the operating system, reinstalling and resetting the password can also be done automatically from the client area. Windows Server and Linux options are available. As a hosting company, Phoenix Sunucum provides the VDS server; we do not offer a game installation service. With full root access you can set up your own CS2 server.
Yes, free Game DDoS protection is included in all our CS2 server hosting plans. Our CS2 VDS servers are protected with high-capacity eBPF technology, which filters Layer 3 and 4 attacks in real time. With our infrastructure hosted in the Istanbul data center we offer a 99.9% uptime guarantee. For more detail on CS2 server protection, you can visit our DDoS protection page.
Our CS2 server hosting is delivered from the Istanbul Data Center. Because our CS2 VDS location is in Turkey, players in Turkey get low ping (around 1ms) and high performance; CS2 server ping within Turkey ranges from 1 to 5ms. We also provide a KVKK-compliant service and guarantee that your data stays within Turkey's borders.
Yes, our CS2 server hosting comes with full root access and administrator rights, giving you complete control of your CS2 VDS. You can manage the server directly over SSH (Linux) or RDP (Windows), install software, change configuration and carry out all system administration yourself. You can also manage and customise your CS2 server from the control panel.
At Phoenix Sunucum we offer a 99.9% uptime guarantee for CS2 server hosting. Our CS2 VDS servers are backed by infrastructure optimised for continuous operation and by redundant systems, quality hardware, a reliable network and 24/7 technical support.
Yes, we provide 24/7 technical support for CS2 server hosting through live chat, e-mail and phone. Our CS2 support team helps with server configuration, performance optimisation, troubleshooting and general technical matters.
We offer Windows Server and Linux options for CS2 server hosting. On your CS2 VDS you can choose popular operating systems such as Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Ubuntu, Debian and CentOS. The operating system is installed automatically by the automation system, and you choose it according to your needs and preference.
Yes, our CS2 server hosting is flexibly scalable. You can increase the CPU and RAM of your CS2 VDS by upgrading your plan, and you can freely increase or decrease SSD storage. Resource changes take a few clicks in the client area, so as your server grows you can upgrade your plan and adjust your SSD space to your needs.
Our CS2 server hosting prices vary with the plan specifications. CS2 VDS prices depend on the Ryzen 9 5900X, Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X options. Fees are paid monthly, and Game DDoS protection is included free of charge in all plans. For details, review our plans or contact our customer service team.
We use high-performance hardware for CS2 server hosting. Our CS2 VDS servers are equipped with Ryzen 9 series processors, DDR4/DDR5 RAM and NVMe SSD storage, on an optimised infrastructure with a 10 Gbit internet line. NVMe SSD technology provides fast data access for your CS2 server.
Yes, for the server to appear in the internet list. Create a free token for App ID 730 on Steam's Game Server Account Management page and add it to the launch line with
+sv_setsteamaccount. Without a token the server can only be joined by direct IP.In CS2, plugins run on CounterStrikeSharp, which is installed on top of Metamod:Source. Extract Metamod into the
game/csgo/addons folder and add the required line to the gameinfo.gi file; plugins go into the counterstrikesharp/plugins folder. After game updates you may need to add the gameinfo.gi line again.The MatchZy plugin, which runs on CounterStrikeSharp, provides ready commands, a knife round, pausing, demo recording and a practice mode. It is the most widely used solution for team practice and tournament matches.
Because the CS2 dedicated server downloads the full game files, it takes up tens of GB and temporarily needs more with each update. We recommend setting aside at least 60 GB of free space in addition to the operating system.
To start a CS2 server, first rent a CS2 VDS, then connect to it, install the game's server files, open the required ports and launch the server. The step-by-step version is in the CS2 server setup guide on this page. We do not install the game; you do the setup yourself on your server with full root access.
The cost is the monthly price of the CS2 server plan you choose. The price depends on the processor, RAM and disk; entry plans suit small communities and higher plans suit busy servers. Current CS2 server prices are in the plans section.
No, they are the same service. CS2 server rental, CS2 server hosting and buying a CS2 VDS all mean the virtual server with resources reserved for you on which you run your CS2 server around the clock.
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