cs2-retakes-preset

This is a pre-made Retakes server for CS2. All you need to do is port forward port 27015 on your router, and follow these steps to get a working Retakes server with no hassle. Recommended only for tech-savvy players. requires enough disk space for another cs2 installation (about 60GB).

Used Plugin List:

• Metamod (stable)
• CounterStrikeSharp v1.0.318
• DeleteBuyZones
• InstaDefuse
• InstaPlant
• MenuManager
• PlayerSettings
• RetakesAllocator
• AnyBaseLibCS2
• RetakesPlugin
• RockTheVote (my version)
• WeaponPaints

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Step 1: Download CS2 Server Files

1. Download and extract SteamCMD.
2. Open a command prompt in the SteamCMD folder.
3. Run these commands:

   steamcmd
   login anonymous
   force_install_dir ./cs2-server
   app_update 730 validate
   quit

4. Your server files will be in the cs2-server folder.

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Step 2: Place Addons Folder

• Copy the entire addons folder from this repository into: cs2-server/game/csgo/
• Overwrite if prompted.

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Step 3: Download and Setup SQL Server (Windows) (for skins, optional)

• (If you don’t want skins, you can skip this and the next step.)
• Download and install MySQL Community Server.
• Follow the installer instructions, set a root password, and finish the installation.
• Open Command Prompt as administrator
• Start MySQL by running:

  mysql -u root -p
  

• input your password when prompted
• Inside the MySQL shell, run each line:

  CREATE DATABASE cs2server;
  CREATE USER 'cs2user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'somepassword';
  GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON cs2server.* TO 'cs2user'@'localhost';
  FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
  EXIT
  

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Step 4: Update WeaponPaints Config (for skins, optional)

• Edit the file: addons\counterstrikesharp\configs\plugins\WeaponPaints\WeaponPaints.json
• Enter your MySQL server address, username, password, and database name in the .json file:

  "user": "cs2user",
  "password": "somepassword",
  "database": "cs2server",
  "host": "localhost"
  

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Step 5: Change Server Config

• Copy your server.cfg file to:
• Edit it as needed (hostname, rcon password, etc.).

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Step 6: Get a Steam Game Server Login Token (GSLT)

1. Go to https://steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers
2. Enter App ID: 730
3. Enter any memo.
4. Click Create and copy the generated token.

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Step 7: Fill .bat File With Your Token and cs2.exe Path

• Open RunServer.bat in a text editor.
• Replace YOUR_TOKEN_HERE with your Steam token.
• Update the path to your cs2.exe (inside your cs2-server folder).

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Step 8: Port Forward Port 27015

• Log in to your router settings.
• Port forward UDP 27015 to your PC’s local IP address.

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Step 9: Run the .bat File

• Double-click Run Server.bat.
• Your server should now be online and visible in the CS2 community server browser.

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Done. Enjoy your Retakes server!
If you have issues, double-check each step and your port forwarding.