How much does a GameHostCloud game server cost?

Plans start at €10.99/month for a 2 GB Hobby server. The Hobby, Starter, Standard, Pro, Ultra and Enterprise plans are listed on the pricing page; annual billing may be cheaper.

Which games does GameHostCloud host?

Minecraft (Java & Bedrock), Rust, ARK, Valheim, Palworld, Satisfactory, Counter-Strike 2, Project Zomboid and Factorio are available to deploy now. More catalog titles are listed as coming soon on the games page.

Where are the servers located?

GameHostCloud uses provider-backed regions across Europe, North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. See the locations page for the current list.

Is DDoS protection included?

DDoS protection is included with the hosting service.

What hardware powers GameHostCloud?

Servers use reliable cloud infrastructure with SSD-backed storage and managed CPU and memory resources. See the current plan details for the resources included with each plan.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Every new customer gets a 48-hour money-back guarantee, plus the EU statutory 14-day withdrawal right.

Counter-Strike 2 Server Guide

Updated 2026-09-21

Counter-Strike 2 Server Guide

You can launch a Counter-Strike 2 server from Create Server in minutes; this guide focuses on 128-tick settings, competitive match configuration, and the admin tools your players expect.

Quick Setup

Create CS2 server (minimum 2 GB RAM)
Default port: 27015
Connect: connect IP:PORT in console

GSLT (Game Server Login Token)

Required for public servers:

Go to steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers
Create token for App ID 730
Add in Dashboard → Server → Settings

Server Modes

Mode	Command
Competitive	`game_type 0; game_mode 1`
Casual	`game_type 0; game_mode 0`
Deathmatch	`game_type 1; game_mode 2`
Wingman	`game_type 0; game_mode 2`

Plugins (CounterStrikeSharp)

Install MetaMod → Mods tab
Install CounterStrikeSharp (CSS)
Add plugins to /game/csgo/addons/counterstrikesharp/plugins/

Anti-Cheat

CS2 uses VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat). Ensure sv_pure 1.