How to set a GOTV password in CS2

Type tv_password "watchonly" in the server console so spectators need that password to join GOTV.

tv_password

Sets a password for spectators joining GOTV.

tv_password <password>

Examples

tv_password "watchonly"

Require a password to watch.

Arguments

passwordRequired: Spectator password.

What it does

Keeps the broadcast private. Leave it empty to let anyone watch.

The game's own description: SourceTV password for all clients of CSTV[0]

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 game/csgo/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a CS2 server first.

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