{"id":13519,"date":"2026-04-21T11:01:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=13519"},"modified":"2026-04-22T08:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T08:02:50","slug":"how-to-get-a-service-medal-in-cs2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-get-a-service-medal-in-cs2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Service Medals in CS2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You may not care at first, but learning how to get service medals in CS2 becomes important after playing the game for a few months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To accomplish this, you must first climb to the Global General Rank (Rank 40). What follows is a strategic blend of XP grinding and in-game performance that culminates in resetting your profile rank to claim your medal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This concise guide outlines the critical steps to achieving that goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\nh2 {\n   color: blue;\n}\n\nh3 {\n   color: purple;\n}\n\na {\n  color: #007BFF; \/* Bootstrap blue or change to any shade you like *\/\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-decoration: none; \/* Optional: removes underline *\/\n}\n\narticle a:hover {\n  text-decoration: underline; \/* Optional: adds underline on hover *\/\n}\n\np {\ncolor: black;\n}\n\narticle ul,\narticle ol,\narticle li,\narticle table,\narticle tr,\narticle td,\narticle th {\n  color: black !important;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 650px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n\n  <h2 id='table-of-contents'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" style=\"color: #0078d7; margin-bottom: 12px;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#cs2-service-medal-requirements\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      CS2 Service Medal Requirements\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#understanding-cs2-service-medal-tiers-and-colors\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Understanding CS2 Service Medal Tiers and Colors\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#gaining-xp-and-advancing-your-profile-rank-in-cs2\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Gaining XP and Advancing Your Profile Rank in CS2\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#summary\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Summary\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#faqs\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      FAQs\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-9ceaf6ce-87ea-4592-b008-269d9d4f0974\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/free-cs2-skins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #0077ff; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Join our FREE CS2 SKINS WEEKLY &amp; DAILY GIVEAWAY<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='cs2-service-medal-requirements'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unlocking-your-cs2-service-medal\"><strong>CS2 Service Medal Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"how to get a service medal in CS2\" class=\"wp-image-13521\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-1-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Requirement Step<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1. Play official game modes<\/td><td>Earn XP by playing Premier, Competitive, Deathmatch, Wingman, or other official CS2 modes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Gain XP to level up<\/td><td>Progress your Profile Rank from Level 1 to Level 40 (Global General)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3. Reach Rank 40<\/td><td>Unlock eligibility to claim a Service Medal once you hit the maximum profile level<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4. Claim the Service Medal<\/td><td>Click \u201cGet Service Medal\u201d in your profile to receive it and reset your rank<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5. Rank reset<\/td><td>Your profile resets back to Rank 1 after claiming the medal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6. Repeat for upgrades<\/td><td>Reaching Rank 40 again in the same year upgrades the medal color (up to 6 tiers total)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='achieving-and-upgrading-the-cs2-service-medal'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Achieving and Upgrading the CS2 Service Medal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earning a Service Medal in CS2 marks a player\u2019s long-term commitment to progressing their profile rank. The process revolves around reaching the maximum <strong>Profile Rank 40 (Global General)<\/strong> and then resetting progress to claim the reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Service Medal is tied to a specific year, meaning it reflects that year\u2019s progression cycle and cannot be reused across different seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After obtaining the medal, players can continue leveling their profile to upgrade it further. Each upgrade requires repeating the Rank 40 progression and resetting again within the same year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the reset is completed, <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/cs2-ranks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">matchmaking <\/a>access and competitive progression remain unaffected, and players can immediately continue playing without any restriction beyond restarting their profile level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='understanding-cs2-service-medal-tiers-and-colors'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-cs2-service-medal-tiers-and-colors\"><strong>Understanding CS2 Service Medal Tiers and Colors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"how to get a service medal in CS2\" class=\"wp-image-13522\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-2-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the journey to the service medal is a thrilling one, the medal itself holds a world of intrigue. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.counter-strike.net\/cs2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Counte\u00adr-Strike 2<\/a> service medals come in six distinct tiers, each represented by a unique color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This color-coded system signifies a player\u2019s level of achievement in the game, making each medal tier a coveted achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='cs2-service-medal-levels-color-significance-and-rarity'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-c-s2-service-medal-levels-color-significance-and-rarity\"><strong>C<\/strong>S2 Service Medal Levels: <strong>Color Significance and Rarity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each tier of the CS2 service medal is associated with a specific color, reflecting its rarity and the achievement it represents. The first tier of the service medal is represented by the color gray, a humble beginning to an illustrious journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The colors progress as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: left;\">\n\n  <!-- First Tier -->\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e0f7fa; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\">\n      <span style=\"width:12px; height:12px; background:#00acc1; border-radius:50%; display:inline-block;\"><\/span>\n      <strong>First Tier<\/strong>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\">Cyan \u2013 Beginner level<\/p>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:18px;\">\n      <li>Basic understanding of mechanics<\/li>\n      <li>Learning fundamentals and aim control<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Second Tier -->\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\">\n      <span style=\"width:12px; height:12px; background:#2e7d32; border-radius:50%; display:inline-block;\"><\/span>\n      <strong>Second Tier<\/strong>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\">Green \u2013 Stable progression level<\/p>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:18px;\">\n      <li>Solid improvement stage<\/li>\n      <li>Consistent performance gains<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Third Tier -->\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\">\n      <span style=\"width:12px; height:12px; background:#1565c0; border-radius:50%; display:inline-block;\"><\/span>\n      <strong>Third Tier<\/strong>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\">Blue \u2013 Intermediate level<\/p>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:18px;\">\n      <li>Noticeable skill development<\/li>\n      <li>Better control and awareness<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Fourth Tier -->\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #f3e5f5; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\">\n      <span style=\"width:12px; height:12px; background:#6a1b9a; border-radius:50%; display:inline-block;\"><\/span>\n      <strong>Fourth Tier<\/strong>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\">Purple \u2013 Advanced level<\/p>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:18px;\">\n      <li>Strong mechanical consistency<\/li>\n      <li>High-level game understanding<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Fifth Tier -->\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\">\n      <span style=\"width:12px; height:12px; background:#ff4da6; border-radius:50%; display:inline-block; box-shadow:0 0 0 2px #fff;\"><\/span>\n      <strong>Fifth Tier<\/strong>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\">Pink \u2013 Elite level<\/p>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:18px;\">\n      <li>Refined mechanics and precision<\/li>\n      <li>Strong competitive performance<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Sixth Tier -->\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ffebee; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:10px;\">\n      <span style=\"width:12px; height:12px; background:#b71c1c; border-radius:50%; display:inline-block;\"><\/span>\n      <strong>Sixth Tier (Highest)<\/strong>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\">Red \u2013 Peak mastery<\/p>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:18px;\">\n      <li>Top-tier performance level<\/li>\n      <li>Near-professional skill execution<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each color upgrade marks a significant milestone, highlighting the player\u2019s dedication and prowess in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='gaining-xp-and-advancing-your-profile-rank-in-cs2'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gaining-xp-and-advancing-your-profile-rank\"><strong>Gaining XP and Advancing Your Profile Rank in CS2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-3-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"how to get a service medal in CS2\" class=\"wp-image-13523\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-3.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-3-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-3-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-3-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-3-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-3-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-get-a-Service-Medal-in-CS2-3.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Progressing toward the <strong>Service Medal in CS2<\/strong> requires earning XP to increase your <strong>Profile Rank<\/strong>, which goes from Rank 1 up to Rank 40 (Global General). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This system is based entirely on gameplay XP, not competitive skill ranks like Premier rating or Global Elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To progress efficiently, you need to play official CS2 game modes such as <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-unlock-premier-cs2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Premier<\/a>, Competitive, Deathmatch, and other Valve-supported playlists. Each match rewards XP based on performance, match outcome, and time played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach Rank 40, you can claim a Service Medal and reset your profile level to start a new yearly medal progression cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='weekly-bonus-xp-and-xp-reduction-system'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekly Bonus XP and XP Reduction System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CS2 does not use a fixed XP pool anymore. Instead, it uses a <strong>weekly bonus and diminishing returns system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Players receive increased XP gains at the start of each week, especially during their first matches. As more XP is earned, the bonus gradually decreases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After extended play, XP gains are significantly reduced in what is commonly known as the \u201cXP overload\u201d state. This system resets every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='efficient-ways-to-maximize-xp-gain'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Efficient Ways to Maximize XP Gain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Different game modes provide different XP efficiency depending on how you play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udca5<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Deathmatch<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Ideal for fast XP gains and short training sessions.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd2b<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Arms Race<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Great for quick warm-ups and steady XP progression.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfc6<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Competitive<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Provides strong XP rewards when you win rounds consistently.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #f3e5f5; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Premier<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">High XP potential with consistent performance over time.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #ffebee; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Consistency<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Regular weekly play maximizes bonus XP before it decreases.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='summary'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earning a service medal in CS2 is a journey of skill, strategy, and dedication. From reaching the Global General Rank to resetting the profile rank, from understanding medal tiers and colors to gaining XP and advancing ranks, every aspect of this journey is laden with excitement and challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-f2a4997b-f43c-491b-b8c5-a380cd8bddeb\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #00408a; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Trade CS2 Skins on Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='faqs'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='1-what-is-a-service-medal-in-cs2'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>1. What is a Service Medal in CS2?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>A Service Medal in CS2 is a cosmetic reward earned for leveling up your profile rank to the maximum level within a yearly cycle. It represents your overall XP progression in the game, not your competitive skill rank.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='2-how-do-you-get-a-service-medal-in-cs2'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>2. How do you get a Service Medal in CS2?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>To get a Service Medal, you must reach <strong>Profile Rank 40 (Global General)<\/strong> by earning XP through official game modes such as Premier, Competitive, Deathmatch, and other Valve-supported modes. 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