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Half-Life (HLDS)
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Rent a high-performance Half-Life (HLDS) server on fast hardware. Instant 60-second setup, free mods, always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support — from $3.99/mo.

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24/7
Human support
7-day
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AMD
Ryzen + NVMe
Plans & Pricing

Choose your Half-Life (HLDS) plan

Every plan includes DDoS protection, NVMe storage, one-click mods and 24/7 support. Upgrade or downgrade anytime — no setup fees.

Starter
Half-Life (HLDS)
$3.99/mo
Billed monthly
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✓2 GB RAM
✓1 vCPU core
✓NVMe SSD storage
✓Always-on DDoS protection
✓One-click mod / plugin installer
Plus
Half-Life (HLDS)
Most popular
$8.99/mo
Billed monthly
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✓4 GB RAM
✓1 vCPU core
✓NVMe SSD storage
✓Always-on DDoS protection
✓One-click mod / plugin installer
Pro
Half-Life (HLDS)
$17.99/mo
Billed monthly
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✓8 GB RAM
✓2 vCPU cores
✓NVMe SSD storage
✓Always-on DDoS protection
✓One-click mod / plugin installer

Prices in USD. * Slots are performance-based, not licence-capped. 7-day money-back guarantee.

Why GGameHost

Everything your Half-Life (HLDS) server needs

Premium hardware, real protection and a control panel built for gamers — not sysadmins.

Instant Setup

Your server is online in under 60 seconds — pick a plan, pay, play. No waiting, no manual config.

DDoS Protection

Always-on, multi-Tbps filtering on every plan and location keeps your world online through any attack.

NVMe + Ryzen

High-clock AMD Ryzen cores and NVMe SSD storage deliver zero-lag tick rates and fast world loads.

7 EU Locations

Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Warsaw, Stockholm, Milan and Madrid — host close to your players for low ping.

One-Click Mods

Install modpacks and plugins straight from the control panel — no files, no fuss.

24/7 Support

Real humans on live chat and tickets, with a 7-day money-back guarantee on every plan.

Half-Life (HLDS) server hosting, done right

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. Pick a plan and your Half-Life (HLDS) server deploys in under 60 seconds — no manual install, no command line, no shared lobbies. It ships ready for AMX Mod X and MetaMod, so you can shape the server exactly how your community plays.

We run Half-Life (HLDS) on high-clock AMD Ryzen CPUs with NVMe SSD storage, wrapped in always-on multi-Tbps DDoS protection — for smooth tick rates, fast world loads and single-digit ping. We recommend around 512 MB–1 GB of RAM, scaling with players and mods. Plans scale up to 32 slots.

Manage everything from a modern control panel: a live console, one-click mod & plugin installer, visual config editor, scheduled automatic backups — plus real 24/7 human support whenever you need it.

Related guideHow to set up a Half-Life (HLDS) server →
One-click mods

Mod your Half-Life (HLDS) server in seconds

Your Half-Life (HLDS) server supports AMX Mod X and MetaMod — install straight from the panel or upload your own with full file access. No SSH, no headaches, and you can upgrade RAM in one click if a big modpack needs more.

AMX Mod XMetaModModsFTP/SFTP
$ mod install performance-pack
✓ Installed · restarting…
[ok] Half-Life (HLDS) server online · 14 ms_
Control Panel

Built for Half-Life (HLDS) players, not sysadmins

Your Half-Life (HLDS) server comes with the full GGameHost panel. Click through to see what you get.

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Console
Files
Databases
Backups
Schedules
Startup
Settings
Uptime0h 14m
CPU load2.24% / 200%
Memory866 MiB / 4 GiB
Disk231 MiB / 10 GiB
[19:37:59] [INFO] Server is hibernating
[19:38:00] [INFO] Executing server.cfg
[19:38:00] [INFO] Map load: de_dust2
[19:38:00] [INFO] Connection to Steam servers successful
[19:38:00] [INFO] VAC secure mode is activated
[19:41:12] [INFO] Player connected
[19:41:38] [INFO] Tick 7.8 ms · 128 tick
say Welcome to GGameHost
/home/containerUpload
cfg17 minutes ago
addons27 minutes ago
maps2 minutes ago
logs17 minutes ago
server.cfg1.4 KiB · 17 minutes ago
mapcycle.txt0.4 KiB · 17 minutes ago
srcds_run22.1 KiB · 31 minutes ago
Edit any file in the browser — no FTP client needed
Backups 3 of 3 storedCreate backup
cfg-nightly-2026-07-2884.2 MiBCompleted
cfg-nightly-2026-07-2783.9 MiBCompleted
pre-plugin-update81.4 MiBCompleted
Restore any snapshot in two clicks
Schedules 3 activeNew schedule
Nightly restartEvery day · 04:00Active
Auto backupEvery day · 05:00Active
Weekly config backupSundays · 03:30Active
Restarts, backups and commands on a timer
Startup variablesSave
Start map
de_dust2
Max players
24
Tickrate
128
Game mode
competitive
Change version or RAM flags without touching a config file
Getting Started

How to set up a Half-Life (HLDS) server

Five steps, about two minutes. No command line, no port forwarding.

  1. Pick your plan

    Choose the Half-Life (HLDS) plan that matches your group. Starter suits a small private world; you can upgrade in one click later without losing anything.

  2. Check out — we deploy it

    There is nothing to install and no server to configure by hand. Payment goes through and your machine provisions itself in under a minute.

  3. Open the game panel

    Your login is the email you signed up with. The panel shows live CPU and RAM, a real console, and one big Start button.

  4. Set it up for Half-Life (HLDS)

    Pick your version, set the slots and allocate 512 MB–1 GB. Mods and plugins install from the panel — no FTP, no config files by hand.

  5. Invite your players

    Copy the address from the panel and send it to your group. Plans here run up to 32 slots. That is the whole job — the server stays online whether or not you are.

Network

Low ping for your Half-Life (HLDS) players

Seven European locations, each with always-on DDoS protection and NVMe storage.

Map of Europe with GGameHost server locations in Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Warsaw, Stockholm, Milan and Madrid
FrankfurtDE
AmsterdamNL
ParisFR
WarsawPL
StockholmSE
MilanIT
MadridES
  • DEFrankfurtGermany
  • NLAmsterdamNetherlands
  • FRParisFrance
  • PLWarsawPoland
  • SEStockholmSweden
  • ITMilanItaly
  • ESMadridSpain

Pick the city closest to most of your Half-Life (HLDS) players and tell us when you order — we deploy your server there.

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Recommended specs for Half-Life (HLDS)

Half-Life (HLDS) is a Light-class game. For a smooth experience we recommend 512 MB–1 GB RAM, scaling with player count and mods. CPU clock speed matters most for tick rate — our high-clock AMD Ryzen hardware keeps Half-Life (HLDS) fast even under load, and you can upgrade in one click as your community grows.

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

Half-Life (HLDS) hosting questions

How much does a Half-Life server cost?
Half-Life server hosting starts at $3.99/month on Starter. Plus and Pro add more RAM, vCPU and player slots — and paying ahead cuts the price: 20% off for 3 months, 30% for 6, 40% for 12.
Do you offer cheap Half-Life server hosting?
Yes — GGameHost is affordable Half-Life server hosting: plans start at $3.99/month with no setup fees, and prepaying takes 20% to 40% off (3, 6 or 12 months), so a 12-month term brings the Starter plan down to $2.39/month. You still get AMD Ryzen + NVMe hardware, DDoS protection and 24/7 support — cheap Half-Life hosting without the lag or hidden limits.
What is Half-Life and why rent a dedicated server?
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.
Can I run a modded Half-Life server?
Yes — GGameHost is built for modded Half-Life server hosting. Your Half-Life server supports AMX Mod X and MetaMod: install from the one-click manager or upload your own from the control panel, and add RAM in a click if a heavy modpack needs more.
How many players can my Half-Life server hold?
Our Half-Life plans handle up to 32 slots. Slots are performance-based, not licence-capped, so start small and upgrade instantly as your community grows.
How much RAM does a Half-Life server need?
Plan for 512 MB–1 GB for Half-Life, scaling with player count and mods. CPU clock speed matters most for smooth tick rate — our high-clock AMD Ryzen hardware keeps Half-Life fast, and you can upgrade RAM in one click.
How do I set up a Half-Life server?
There is no manual install — pick a plan, check out, and your Half-Life server deploys automatically in under 60 seconds. Then manage everything from the control panel.
How do I make myself admin on my Half-Life server?
Set yourself as admin/op right from the control panel or live console — no config editing needed. You also get a file manager and scheduled tasks.
How do my friends join my Half-Life server?
Share your server IP and port — friends connect in seconds, and your Half-Life server stays online 24/7 even when you log off.
Can I customise my Half-Life world, maps and configs?
Absolutely — edit configs visually or via full file access, change maps and seeds, and schedule restarts. Automatic backups let you restore your Half-Life world anytime.
Where are your servers located?
In Europe — Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Warsaw, Stockholm, Milan and Madrid. Tell us your preferred location when you order.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes — always-on, multi-Tbps DDoS filtering is included free on every plan and location.
Are automatic backups included?
Yes — schedule automatic backups and restore your Half-Life world in a couple of clicks from the panel.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Every Half-Life plan is covered by a 7-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.
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