/SLASHPLAY
No setup
Pick a size, click deploy, and your dedicated Counter-Strike 2 server comes up on the Source 2 engine. No SSH, no server.cfg wrangling.
CS2
server hosting
Deploy a dedicated Counter-Strike 2 server on the Source 2 engine. Pay by the hour from $0.03, no subscription. Password protection, RCON, and a one-click connect command come built in.
Sign in with Discord or Steam. New accounts get 6 free tokens, 2 hours on a Small CS2 server. No card needed.
- EU hosted
- 6 free tokens
- No subscription
- Stop any time
Why SLASHPLAY
Built for competitive play
A full dedicated CS2 server: run 5v5 comp, retakes, surf, bhop or custom maps. Starts in Casual on de_dust2. Change map or mode from the Maps panel, paste any Workshop link, or use the console.
From $0.03 per hour
Billed by the hour, only while the server is running. No subscription and no monthly fee. Stop it and you pay just a few cents a month to keep your configs saved.
Password & RCON built in
Servers start open so friends can join instantly. Flip on a join password any time from the dashboard, kept separate from the RCON admin password so inviting players never hands over control.
One-click connect
Copy the full `connect <ip>; password <pw>` command straight into the console, or hit Launch in Steam and it joins automatically, password and all.
EU low latency
Hosted in Germany on fast hardware for smooth, low-ping competitive play across Europe.
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- Dedicated Source 2 server A real dedicated CS2 server, not a shared slot or a peer-hosted lobby.
- RCON admin console Run server commands live from the web dashboard, or with the RCON password in your own client.
- Separate join & admin passwords Share the join password freely; the RCON admin secret stays yours.
- Instant connect + Steam launch A copy-paste connect command and a one-click Launch in Steam link for every server.
From sign-in to in-game
- 01
Sign in with Discord or Steam
New accounts get 6 free tokens, 2 hours on a Small CS2 server. After that you only pay for the hours your server runs.
- 02
Deploy Counter-Strike 2
Pick CS2 and a size, then hit deploy.
- 03
Connect & play
Copy the connect command into the console or click Launch in Steam, and share it with your friends.
Schedule your CS2 servers to run automatically
Set start and stop windows and your servers spin up and shut down on their own, ideal for recurring scrims and match nights. You only pay for the hours they run, so there's no cost sitting between sessions.
4 servers, 2 hours a week
Need four CS2 servers running two hours each for weekly practice? Schedule each to start at scrim time and stop after. No manual spin-up, and no idle cost between sessions.
Auto-start every Tue & Thu
Bring the comp server online every Tuesday and Thursday from 8–11pm for league nights, then have it shut down automatically.
Pay only for play windows
Between sessions the server is off and billing stops. You're never paying for an empty server sitting idle.
Invite your team and control what they can do
Add teammates and pick their access. Some just see the live connect address and join; others get start, stop, and full management. RCON, settings, and billing stay locked to whoever you choose. Together with the scheduler, it's a strong setup for any team or community.
Squad joins, no admin access
Invite your team so they can see the live connect address and hop in, without access to RCON, settings, or billing.
Hand a co-captain control
Give a co-captain start/stop and full management rights to run scrims and matches when you're not around.
Helpers launch, not bill
Add helpers who can spin up match servers but can't touch billing or delete saved configs.
CS2 server hosting questions
How much does a CS2 server cost?
Counter-Strike 2 servers start at $0.03 per hour for a small instance, billed by the hour only while the server is running. There's no subscription or monthly fee. When you stop the server you pay just a few cents a month to keep your configs saved.
Do I need a subscription?
No, it's pay-as-you-go. You buy tokens and spend them by the hour, so you only pay for the time your CS2 server actually runs. No subscription and no monthly fee.
Is there free CS2 server hosting?
New accounts get 6 free tokens, enough for 2 hours on a Small CS2 server, with no card needed. Redeem codes from giveaways add more free tokens. After that a Small server costs $0.03 an hour, only while it runs. There is no free always-on tier.
How do I connect to my CS2 server?
Copy the full `connect <ip>; password <password>` command from the dashboard and paste it into the in-game console, or click Launch in Steam and it opens the game and joins automatically, password included.
Is the server password protected?
Fresh servers start open so anyone with the connect address can join instantly. Want it locked down? Turn on a join password any time from the dashboard. It's kept separate from the RCON admin password, so inviting friends never gives them server control.
Can I run RCON and admin commands?
Yes. Run commands live from the dashboard console, or connect with the RCON password from your own client to change the map, mode, or settings.
How many players can it handle?
A small server (2 GB RAM) comfortably runs a 5v5 match with spectators. Scale up to larger sizes for bigger servers or community play. Resize any time.
Can I schedule my CS2 servers to run automatically?
Yes. Set start/stop windows (for example a 2-hour scrim block each week, or league nights every Tuesday and Thursday) and each server spins up and shuts down on its own. You only pay for the hours it runs.
Can I invite my team to manage the server?
Yes. Add people to your team and choose what each can do: some just see the live connect address and join, while others get start/stop and full management. RCON, settings, and billing stay locked to whoever you choose.
Where are the servers hosted?
In the EU (Germany), for low-latency competitive play across Europe.