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Counter-Strike: Source
Server Hosting

Rent a high-performance Counter-Strike: Source server on fast EU hardware. Instant 60-second setup, free mods, always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support — from $11.00/mo.

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★★★★★ 4.8/5 ⚡ 60-second setup🛡️ DDoS protected🇪🇺 EU low latency
ONLINE
Counter-Strike: Source
99.9%
Uptime SLA
<60s
Instant setup
24/7
Human support
72h
Money-back
AMD
Ryzen + NVMe
Plans & Pricing

Choose your Counter-Strike: Source plan

Every plan includes DDoS protection, NVMe storage, a free subdomain and 24/7 support. Upgrade or downgrade anytime — no setup fees.

Starter
Counter-Strike: Source
$11.00/mo
or $110.00/yr · 2 months free
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4 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
NVMe SSD storage
Unlimited player slots*
Always-on DDoS protection
Free subdomain & MySQL
One-click mod / plugin installer
Full file & FTP access
Plus
Counter-Strike: Source
Most popular
$21.00/mo
or $210.00/yr · 2 months free
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8 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
NVMe SSD storage
Unlimited player slots*
Always-on DDoS protection
Free subdomain & MySQL
One-click mod / plugin installer
Full file & FTP access
Pro
Counter-Strike: Source
$42.00/mo
or $420.00/yr · 2 months free
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16 GB RAM
3 vCPU cores
NVMe SSD storage
Unlimited player slots*
Always-on DDoS protection
Free subdomain & MySQL
One-click mod / plugin installer
Full file & FTP access

Prices in USD/EUR (switch top-right). * Slots are performance-based, not licence-capped. 72-hour money-back guarantee.

Why GGameHost

Everything your Counter-Strike: Source server needs

Premium hardware, real protection and a control panel built for gamers — not sysadmins.

Instant Setup

Your server is online in under 60 seconds — pick a plan, pay, play. No waiting, no manual config.

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DDoS Protection

Always-on, multi-Tbps filtering on every plan and location keeps your world online through any attack.

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NVMe + Ryzen

High-clock AMD Ryzen cores and NVMe SSD storage deliver zero-lag tick rates and fast world loads.

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EU Low Latency

Frankfurt-based hardware with single-digit ping across Europe, plus global locations on request.

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One-Click Mods

Install modpacks and plugins straight from the control panel — no files, no fuss.

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24/7 Support

Real humans on live chat and tickets, with a 72-hour money-back guarantee on every plan.

Counter-Strike: Source server hosting, done right

Counter-Strike: Source is the Source-engine classic still beloved for surf, bhop, zombie and pub servers. A dedicated server with SourceMod and MetaMod gives you total control over plugins and maps. Pick a plan and your Counter-Strike: Source server deploys in under 60 seconds — no manual install, no command line, no shared lobbies. It ships ready for SourceMod and MetaMod, so you can shape the server exactly how your community plays.

We run Counter-Strike: Source on high-clock AMD Ryzen CPUs with NVMe SSD storage in European data centers, wrapped in always-on multi-Tbps DDoS protection — for smooth tick rates, fast world loads and single-digit EU ping. We recommend around 512 MB–2 GB of RAM, scaling with players and mods. Plans scale to 12–32 slots.

Manage everything from a modern control panel: a live console, one-click mod & plugin installer, visual config editor, scheduled automatic backups and full FTP access — plus a free subdomain and real 24/7 human support whenever you need it.

One-click mods

Mod your Counter-Strike: Source server in seconds

Your Counter-Strike: Source server supports SourceMod and MetaMod — install straight from the panel or upload your own with full file access. No SSH, no headaches, and you can upgrade RAM in one click if a big modpack needs more.

SourceModMetaModPluginsWorkshop mapsFTP/SFTP
$ mod install performance-pack
✓ Installed · restarting…
[ok] Counter-Strike: Source server online · 14 ms_
Getting Started

How to set up a Counter-Strike: Source server

Your Counter-Strike: Source server, online in three simple steps.

1

Choose your plan

Pick the Counter-Strike: Source plan that fits your community and budget. Not sure? Start small — upgrade in one click anytime.

2

Instant deploy

Checkout and your server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away.

3

Configure & invite

Install mods, tweak settings, then share your free subdomain and start playing with friends.

EU Data Centers

Low ping for your Counter-Strike: Source players

🇩🇪 Frankfurt8 ms
🇳🇱 Amsterdam11 ms
🇬🇧 London14 ms
🇫🇷 Paris12 ms
🇵🇱 Warsaw18 ms
🇸🇪 Stockholm16 ms
Reviews

Trusted by thousands of gamers

★★★★★

“Spun up our Counter-Strike: Source server in a minute and the ping is single-digit. My friends finally stopped complaining about lag.”

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Lukas M.
Germany
★★★★★

“The panel is gorgeous and actually easy. One-click mods saved me hours, and support replied in minutes at 2am.”

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Sofie A.
Sweden
★★★★★

“Survived a DDoS that took our old host down for a day. GGameHost never even blinked. Worth every cent.”

M
Mateusz K.
Poland

Recommended specs for Counter-Strike: Source

Counter-Strike: Source is a Medium-class game. For a smooth experience we recommend 512 MB–2 GB RAM, scaling with player count and mods. CPU clock speed matters most for tick rate — our high-clock AMD Ryzen hardware keeps Counter-Strike: Source fast even under load, and you can upgrade in one click as your community grows.

Server softwareSourceMod and MetaMod
Player slots12–32 slots
Recommended RAM512 MB–2 GB
Performance classMedium
FAQ

Counter-Strike: Source hosting questions

How much does a Counter-Strike: Source server cost?
Counter-Strike: Source server hosting starts at $11.00/month on Starter. Plus and Pro add more RAM, vCPU and player slots — and you can pay monthly, quarterly, or yearly with 2 months free.
What is Counter-Strike: Source and why rent a dedicated server?
Counter-Strike: Source is the Source-engine classic still beloved for surf, bhop, zombie and pub servers. A dedicated server with SourceMod and MetaMod gives you total control over plugins and maps.
Can I install mods on my Counter-Strike: Source server?
Yes — your Counter-Strike: Source server supports SourceMod and MetaMod. Install from the one-click manager or upload your own with full file/FTP access, and add RAM in a click if a heavy modpack needs more.
How many players can my Counter-Strike: Source server hold?
Our Counter-Strike: Source plans handle 12–32 slots. Slots are performance-based, not licence-capped, so start small and upgrade instantly as your community grows.
How much RAM does a Counter-Strike: Source server need?
Plan for 512 MB–2 GB for Counter-Strike: Source, scaling with player count and mods. CPU clock speed matters most for smooth tick rate — our high-clock AMD Ryzen hardware keeps Counter-Strike: Source fast, and you can upgrade RAM in one click.
How do I set up a Counter-Strike: Source server?
There is no manual install — pick a plan, check out, and your Counter-Strike: Source server deploys automatically in under 60 seconds. Then manage everything from the control panel.
How do my friends join my Counter-Strike: Source server?
Share your free subdomain or the server IP and port — friends connect in seconds, and your Counter-Strike: Source server stays online 24/7 even when you log off.
Where are your servers located?
Core hardware is in Frankfurt, Germany for low single-digit EU ping, with more locations available on request.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes — always-on, multi-Tbps DDoS filtering is included free on every plan and location.
Are automatic backups included?
Yes — schedule automatic backups and restore your Counter-Strike: Source world in a couple of clicks from the panel.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Every Counter-Strike: Source plan is covered by a 72-hour no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.
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