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Half-Life (HLDS)
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Rent a high-performance Half-Life (HLDS) server on fast EU hardware. Instant 60-second setup, free mods, always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support — from $4.00/mo.

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★★★★★ 4.8/5 ⚡ 60-second setup🛡️ DDoS protected🇪🇺 EU low latency
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Half-Life (HLDS)
99.9%
Uptime SLA
<60s
Instant setup
24/7
Human support
72h
Money-back
AMD
Ryzen + NVMe
Plans & Pricing

Choose your Half-Life (HLDS) plan

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

Starter
Half-Life (HLDS)
$4.00/mo
or $40.00/yr · 2 months free
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2 GB RAM
1 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
Half-Life (HLDS)
Most popular
$9.00/mo
or $90.00/yr · 2 months free
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4 GB RAM
1 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
Half-Life (HLDS)
$18.00/mo
or $180.00/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

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

Why GGameHost

Everything your Half-Life (HLDS) 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.

Half-Life (HLDS) server hosting, done right

Half-Life (HLDS) is the GoldSrc multiplayer original — deathmatch and mods galore. A dedicated server with AMX Mod X is tiny to run and endlessly tweakable. Pick a plan and your Half-Life (HLDS) server deploys in under 60 seconds — no manual install, no command line, no shared lobbies. It ships ready for AMX Mod X and MetaMod, so you can shape the server exactly how your community plays.

We run Half-Life (HLDS) 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–1 GB of RAM, scaling with players and mods. Plans scale to up to 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 Half-Life (HLDS) server in seconds

Your Half-Life (HLDS) server supports AMX Mod X 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.

AMX Mod XMetaModModsFTP/SFTP
$ mod install performance-pack
✓ Installed · restarting…
[ok] Half-Life (HLDS) server online · 14 ms_
Getting Started

How to set up a Half-Life (HLDS) server

Your Half-Life (HLDS) server, online in three simple steps.

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Choose your plan

Pick the Half-Life (HLDS) plan that fits your community and budget. Not sure? Start small — upgrade in one click anytime.

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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 Half-Life (HLDS) players

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

Trusted by thousands of gamers

★★★★★

“Spun up our Half-Life (HLDS) 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 Half-Life (HLDS)

Half-Life (HLDS) is a Light-class game. For a smooth experience we recommend 512 MB–1 GB RAM, scaling with player count and mods. CPU clock speed matters most for tick rate — our high-clock AMD Ryzen hardware keeps Half-Life (HLDS) fast even under load, and you can upgrade in one click as your community grows.

Server softwareAMX Mod X and MetaMod
Player slotsup to 32 slots
Recommended RAM512 MB–1 GB
Performance classLight
FAQ

Half-Life (HLDS) hosting questions

How much does a Half-Life server cost?
Half-Life server hosting starts at $4.00/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 Half-Life and why rent a dedicated server?
Half-Life (HLDS) is the GoldSrc multiplayer original — deathmatch and mods galore. A dedicated server with AMX Mod X is tiny to run and endlessly tweakable.
Can I install mods on my Half-Life server?
Yes — your Half-Life server supports AMX Mod X 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 Half-Life server hold?
Our Half-Life plans handle up to 32 slots. Slots are performance-based, not licence-capped, so start small and upgrade instantly as your community grows.
How much RAM does a Half-Life server need?
Plan for 512 MB–1 GB for Half-Life, scaling with player count and mods. CPU clock speed matters most for smooth tick rate — our high-clock AMD Ryzen hardware keeps Half-Life fast, and you can upgrade RAM in one click.
How do I set up a Half-Life server?
There is no manual install — pick a plan, check out, and your Half-Life server deploys automatically in under 60 seconds. Then manage everything from the control panel.
How do I make myself admin on my Half-Life server?
Set yourself as admin/op right from the control panel or live console — no config editing needed. You also get a file manager and scheduled tasks.
How do my friends join my Half-Life server?
Share your free subdomain or the server IP and port — friends connect in seconds, and your Half-Life server stays online 24/7 even when you log off.
Can I customise my Half-Life world, maps and configs?
Absolutely — edit configs visually or via full file access, change maps and seeds, and schedule restarts. Automatic backups let you restore your Half-Life world anytime.
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 Half-Life world in a couple of clicks from the panel.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Every Half-Life plan is covered by a 72-hour no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.
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