---
title: "How To Join Your Counter Strike 2 Server"
description: "Information on How To Join Your Counter Strike 2 Server"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/361-how-to-join-your-counter-strike-2-server
collection: "Counter Strike 2"
updated: 2026-06-11
language: en
---

# How To Join Your Counter Strike 2 Server

Information on  How To Join Your Counter Strike 2 Server

## Summary

The easiest and most reliable way to join your Counter-Strike 2 server is by adding it to your Steam favourites list. You can also connect directly using the in-game developer console if needed.

Note:  
If your server is private and protected with a password, you’ll need to use **direct connect** to join.

> **Warning:** A [Steam Game Auth Token](https://steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers) is required to make your server appear on the public list this can be added to in Startup > Variables:

## Obtaining Server Information

To add your server to your favourites, you’ll need its **IP address** and **port number**.

-   You can find both on your C**hip Head Panel** under **“My Servers”**.
    
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## Adding a Server to Your Favourites

Once you have your server’s IP and port:

1.  Launch Counter Strike 2 from Steam
    
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2.  Click the **“Play”** menu and select the “Global Icon” pictured in the image below
    
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3.  Select the “Favorites” tab
    
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4.  Click the “+” button
    
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5.  Enter your Server IP including your port number & confirm with “OK”
    
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6.  Select your server and select “Connect”
    
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> **Success:** That’s it! You can now easily connect to your CS2 server. For more help or additional configuration guides, check out the ChipHead Knowledgebase.