How to use Fake RCON

Fake RCON lets you run server console commands from CS2 when our chat commands are not available. Set a password in the Fake RCON field on the Server page, then use fake_rcon_password and fake_rcon in the CS2 console.

When to use it

• After a CS2 update breaks our practice and scrim plugins. Fake RCON usually keeps working while we fix them.
• In Rush mode and on workshop maps. Our plugins are off there, so Fake RCON is the only way to run commands.

Use the chat commands the rest of the time. Fake RCON is a backup, not the normal way to run the server.

Set a password

1. Open Server in the sidebar.
2. On the Settings tab, type a password in the Fake RCON field, or use the one already there.
3. Press Save changes. While the server is running, the button reads Apply changes and reboot.
4. Connect to the server once it is running.

Run a command

1. Open the console in CS2.
2. Log in with fake_rcon_password yourpassword.
3. Put fake_rcon in front of any server command, for example fake_rcon mp_restartgame 1.

Practice or play without the plugins

When the plugins are down after an update, these commands load our match and practice settings:

• fake_rcon exec comp
• fake_rcon exec prac