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How to Set Up a Half-Life (HLDS) Server

Half-Life (HLDS)··2 min read

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. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Half-Life (HLDS) server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.

What you need

  • A Half-Life (HLDS) plan with around 512 MB–1 GB of RAM — Half-Life (HLDS) is a Light-class game.
  • Support for AMX Mod X and MetaMod, included on every GGameHost Half-Life (HLDS) 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 (HLDS) community. We recommend about 512 MB–1 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Half-Life (HLDS) plans start at $3.99/mo.

Step 2 — Deploy your server

Check out and your Half-Life (HLDS) 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 (HLDS) 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 (HLDS) server supports AMX Mod X, MetaMod, Mods, FTP/SFTP. Install AMX Mod X 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 (HLDS) server stable.

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

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