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How to remove the rate limit on a CS:S server

Type sv_maxrate 0 in the server console to let clients use any rate, so players do not get choke on high tick servers.

sv_maxrate

Sets the highest rate in bytes per second the server allows clients to use.

sv_maxrate <bytes>

Examples

sv_maxrate 0

No upper limit.

sv_maxrate 100000

Cap at 100000.

Arguments

bytesRequired
Maximum rate. 0 for unlimited.

What it does

0 means unlimited. Raise or unlimit it on high tick servers so players do not choke.

The game's own description: Max bandwidth rate allowed on server, 0 == unlimited

Run it on your server

On a SLASHPLAY server, type it in the Console tab of the server page; the reply shows right under it. A value set there lasts until the server restarts. To keep it, add the line to cstrike/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a CS:S server first.

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