# Getting set up

<details>

<summary>Step1: Setup Game Server</summary>

* Install CS2SimpleAdmin from <https://github.com/daffyyyy/CS2-SimpleAdmin>\
  Recommended is to install latest version. If you are using older version < 1.3.9 then you need to use old panel from here <https://github.com/counterstrikesharp-panel/css-bans/releases/tag/1.1.4>
* The panel uses CS2SimpleAdmin as core, ensure you are using the official version.
* Go to release tab and download the follwing.\
  **ServerPlayerListFix.zip**

  \
  Copy **addons** folder from **ServerPlayerListFix.zip** to your game server folder **csgo/addons**

</details>

{% hint style="warning" %}
SKIP **STEP2** if you are not installing panel in subfolder EX: mysite.com/bans
{% endhint %}

<details>

<summary>Step 2: Setup Web Server (SUB FOLDER i.e mysite.com/bans)</summary>

* Download the panel [**css.bans.tar.gz**](https://github.com/hobsRKM/css-bans/releases)
* Extract the contents to subdirectory in this case EX: **bans/**
* Edit **.env** file and make the below changes

```sh
VITE_SITE_DIR=/bans (Your subfolder in this case)
ASSET_URL=https://mysite.com/bans 
```

* Access your site **mysite.com/bans** to continue with panel setup

</details>

{% hint style="warning" %}
SKIP **STEP3** if you have already followed **STEP2**
{% endhint %}

<details>

<summary>Step 3: Setup Web Server (ROOT SPACE i.e mysite.com/)  - Easier</summary>

* Download the panel [**css.bans.tar.gz**](https://github.com/hobsRKM/css-bans/releases)
* Extract the contents to your site root space
* Access your site **mysite.com/** to continue with panel setup

</details>

<details>

<summary>Step 4: Required Ports</summary>

#### Web Panel <a href="#web-panel" id="web-panel"></a>

* UDP Incoming on game server port
* TCP Outgoing on game server port for rcon communication

#### Game <a href="#game" id="game"></a>

* Server Port ( UDP & TCP )

**Note: Dashboard server player listing will not work if your ports are blocked.**\
\&#xNAN;*If you want to use live bans/kicks/mutes ensure you have rconpassowrd set correctly and the above required ports are open from your hosting webpanel.*\
*If you do not wish to use live bans/kick/mutes you can skip this, but its recommended to have this setup for future features to work.*

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