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How to Set Up a Counter-Strike: Source Server

Counter-Strike: Source··2 min read

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. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Counter-Strike: Source server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

  • A Counter-Strike: Source plan with around 512 MB–2 GB of RAM — Counter-Strike: Source is a Medium-class game.
  • Support for SourceMod and MetaMod, included on every GGameHost Counter-Strike: Source plan.
  • Your friends or community to play with (12–32 slots).

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your Counter-Strike: Source community. We recommend about 512 MB–2 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Counter-Strike: Source plans start at $10.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your Counter-Strike: Source 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 Counter-Strike: Source server is online, share its address (IP and port) with your friends so they can join. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.

Step 4 — Install mods & configure

Your Counter-Strike: Source server supports SourceMod, MetaMod, Plugins, Workshop maps, FTP/SFTP. Install SourceMod and MetaMod 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 Counter-Strike: Source server stable.

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

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