Game server hosting

Counter-Strike 2 server hosting

Host a practice server for your team, a 5v5 for scrims, or a community surf, retakes or deathmatch server. Add Metamod and CounterStrikeSharp plugins and edit configs in the browser.

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From $10/mo on Lite
Live in about a minute
Chicago, USA data centre
Free migration

Why IronVault

Built for Counter-Strike 2 admins.

Any game mode

Competitive, Wingman, deathmatch, retakes, surf, bhop and more.

Plugins

Run Metamod:Source and CounterStrikeSharp plugins for admin tools, stats and custom modes.

Workshop maps

Host Workshop maps and collections for your community.

Central US network

DDoS-filtered servers in Chicago, USA, close to players across North America.

Plans

Counter-Strike 2 server plans.

We recommend Lite for most Counter-Strike 2 servers. No setup fees, cancel anytime, and longer billing cycles save up to 15%.

Mini

$5/mo

Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly

Light games and small vanilla worlds.

1 vCPU · 2 GB RAM
20 GB NVMe
Up to 10 players
Daily backups
DDoS protection

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Best for Counter-Strike 2

Lite

$10/mo

Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly

Small friend groups and vanilla worlds.

2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
40 GB NVMe
Up to 20 players
Daily backups
DDoS protection

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Plus

$20/mo

Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly

Modded packs and busy community servers.

4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM
100 GB NVMe
Up to 80 players
One-click modpacks
Free subdomain + MySQL

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Pro

$30/mo

Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly

ARK, big Rust maps and heavier modpacks.

6 vCPU · 12 GB RAM
150 GB NVMe
Up to 120 players
Query + RCON ports
Free subdomain + MySQL

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Max

$40/mo

Billed monthly · save up to 15% yearly

Networks, heavy mods and large populations.

8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
250 GB NVMe
Unlimited slots
Query + RCON ports
Priority support

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Sizing

Which plan fits your Counter-Strike 2 server?

Our estimate of the memory a Counter-Strike 2 server uses, and the smallest plan that covers it. Heavy modpacks can need double.

CS2 servers range from 10-slot scrim servers to 64-player community servers. Lite fits competitive and practice servers; big community servers with many plugins should start on Plus.

Estimated RAM and recommended plan for a Counter-Strike 2 server by player count
Players	Vanilla	Lightly modded
10	≈ 3.5 GB · Lite	≈ 5.3 GB · Plus
20	≈ 4.0 GB · Lite	≈ 6.0 GB · Plus
32	≈ 4.6 GB · Plus	≈ 6.9 GB · Plus
64	≈ 6.2 GB · Plus	≈ 9.3 GB · Pro

Networking

Counter-Strike 2 ports.

The game's default ports are below. Your server gets its own ports, already open, and its address shows in your client area the moment it is built.

Default port	Protocol	Used for
27015	UDP + TCP	Game port and RCON
27020	UDP	SourceTV (optional)

Included with every Counter-Strike 2 server

DDoS protectionAlways-on filtering at the network edge
Instant setupAutomatic provisioning after payment
Automatic backupsScheduled snapshots with one-click restore
Task schedulerRestarts, commands and backups on a timer
File manager & SFTPEdit in the browser or with your own tools
Sub-usersGive staff access with their own permissions
Free migrationWe move your existing server for you
24/7 supportReal people on Discord and tickets

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Game Server Login Token?

Yes, for a public server. Create a GSLT for app 730 on Steam's game server account page and add it in startup settings.

Can I run plugins?

Yes. Upload Metamod:Source and CounterStrikeSharp, then add plugins to the addons folder.

Is the server 128-tick?

CS2 uses sub-tick updates rather than a fixed 64 or 128 tick, so every server gets the same movement and shooting precision.

Can I upgrade or cancel later?

Yes. Upgrade in place without losing your files, and cancel any time from your client area. Longer billing cycles save up to 15%.

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