How to Set Up a Black Mesa Server

Black Mesa is the acclaimed Source-engine remake of Half-Life, with deathmatch and co-op modes. A dedicated server keeps your matches and custom maps online. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Black Mesa server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

• A Black Mesa plan with around 1–2 GB of RAM — Black Mesa is a Medium-class game.
• Support for SourceMod and custom maps, included on every GGameHost Black Mesa plan.
• Your friends or community to play with (up to 32 slots).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your Black Mesa community. We recommend about 1–2 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Black Mesa plans start at $10.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your Black Mesa server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away — no manual install, no command line.

Step 3 — Connect & invite players

Once your Black Mesa server is online, copy its address (IP and port) from the panel. Your players open the console with ~ and type connect <address> — or add it under Favourites in the server browser. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.

Step 4 — Install mods & configure

Your Black Mesa server supports SourceMod, Custom maps, FTP/SFTP. Install SourceMod and custom maps straight from the one-click installer, or upload your own from the control panel — then tweak settings in the visual config editor.

Step 5 — Keep it running smoothly

Enable scheduled automatic backups, set restart timers, and monitor CPU, RAM and player counts from the dashboard. Always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support keep your Black Mesa server stable.

Recommended specs for Black Mesa

Black Mesa server FAQ

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