This is a self-hosted Counter-Strike 2 server, run on a home lab machine rather than a rented game host. The web page you're looking at queries the server directly for live status and this website runs on the same CS2 server, so what you see above is real: current map, player count, and whether it's actually reachable right now.

Connection quality depends on the host's home internet rather than a data center, so expect the occasional hiccup during peak hours — but it's kept online and maintained by someone who actually plays on it.

Jump in using the button on the Status tab, or add the server through the in-game console if you prefer.

I had to unplug my Cisco 4451-X router because my cheap Verizon CR1000A Router (used as an AP) kept crashing the internet. It ruined my entire home lab setup—I had C9800-CL and CUCM 15 running on ESXi, and was about to buy three Cisco Wi-Fi 6 APs, Cisco IP phones, and a 3850 POE+ IP Services switch to link to the router via dual-mode fiber using the included SFP+ module.

Anti-Cheat & Fair Play

On top of Valve's own systems, this server runs two community-maintained tools: CS2AC, a community CS2 anti-cheat, and CS2FOW, a community CS2 anti-wallhack. Together they watch for aimbots, wallhacks, and other rule-breaking software so matches stay fair for everyone who joins.

Server Hardware

• ManufacturerDell Inc.
• ModelPowerEdge R720
• CPU12 × Intel® Xeon® E5-2620 0 @ 2.00GHz
• Memory15.94 GB DDR3 ECC
• HyperVisorVMware ESXi 6.7
• Operating SystemWindows Server 2008
• RouterVerizon CR1000a and two E3200 MoCA extenders