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# How To Change The Game Mode On A Counter Strike 2 Server

Changing the game mode on a Counter-Strike 2 server is done to define how matches are structured, and how to change the game mode on a counter strike 2 server refers to setting the desired mode such as competitive, casual, deathmatch, or arms race. Server owners adjust this to control how the Counter-Strike 2 server behaves during gameplay, including rules, time limits, and match structure, ensuring players experience the intended style of play.



* Open your [Apollo Panel](https://control.sparkedhost.us/).

* Stop the server.

* Head over to the **Startup** tab.

* Find the **GameMode** field and **Gametype** fields.

* Enter the desired game type and game mode.

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/3383acc7-42ef-4c7e-a8cf-dc7385baa809.png)

* Start the server.

These are the game types and modes:

| **Mode** | **GAMETYPE** | **GAMEMODE** |
| ---- |
| **Competitive** | 0 | 1 |
| **Casual** | 0 | 0 |
| **Deathmatch** | 1 | 2 |
| **Wingman** | 0 | 2 |
| **Arms Race** | 1 | 0 |
| **Custom** | 3 | 0 |
## Changing Game Mode Using The Console

You do not need to restart the server for this method.

* Open your [Apollo Panel](https://control.sparkedhost.us/).

* Enter the following command in the console: `game_alias <Mode>; map <MapCode>

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/56a8b988-5202-410e-a298-065f021bcd96.png)

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