How to Set Up a Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Server

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is the physics-fuelled Source multiplayer shooter. A dedicated server with SourceMod keeps your arena and custom maps live. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Half-Life 2: Deathmatch server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

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

Step 1 — Choose your plan

Pick a plan sized for your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch community. We recommend about 512 MB–2 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Half-Life 2: Deathmatch plans start at $3.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch 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 Half-Life 2: Deathmatch 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 Half-Life 2: Deathmatch server supports SourceMod, MetaMod, Custom 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 Half-Life 2: Deathmatch server stable.

Recommended specs for Half-Life 2: Deathmatch

Ready to start? Deploy your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch server in under 60 seconds — 7-day money-back guarantee.