Valve Games Server Requirements (CS2, TF2, L4D2)
Updated 2026-03-18
Valve Games Server Requirements
GSLT (Game Server Login Token)
Required for all public Valve game servers:
- Go to Steam Game Server Account Management
- Generate token for game's App ID (CS2=730, TF2=440, L4D2=550)
- Add to server configuration
> ⚠️ GSLT bans can affect your Steam account!
VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat)
- VAC must be enabled (
sv_pure 1) - VAC bans are permanent
- Don't run cheat servers
✅ Allowed
- Custom maps and modes
- SourceMod/MetaMod plugins
- Server ranking systems
❌ NOT Allowed
- Cheat servers (instant GSLT ban)
- Bypassing sv_pure
- Impersonating official Valve servers