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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ready to start? Deploy your Counter-Strike: Source server in under 60 seconds — 7-day money-back guarantee.