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How to Add Admins to Your CSS Server with SourceModGrant admin access on your CSS server using SourceMod's admins_simple.ini — with legacy Steam IDs, not SteamID64.How to Add Custom Maps to Your CSS ServerAdd custom maps to your CSS server and configure FastDL so clients download them quickly via HTTP instead of through the game.How to Configure Anti-Cheat on Your CSS ServerConfigure VAC, sv_pure modes, sv_consistency, and SourceMod anti-cheat plugins to protect your CSS server.How to Configure Your Counter-Strike: Source Server (server.cfg)A complete walkthrough of cstrike/cfg/server.cfg — essential cvars, gamemode overrides, and how to apply changes without restarting.How to Install MetaMod:Source and SourceMod on Your CSS ServerMetaMod:Source and SourceMod are the plugin backbone for CSS — the equivalent of CounterStrikeSharp for CS2. Here's how to install both.How to Install a Counter-Strike: Source Dedicated ServerInstall a CSS dedicated server with SteamCMD using AppID 232330, then launch it with srcds_run or srcds.exe.How to Manage Bans on Your CSS Server with SourceModBan, unban, and manage players on your CSS server using SourceMod commands and optionally SourceBans++ for multi-server web management.How to Set Up Map Rotation on Your CSS ServerConfigure mapcycle.txt, RTV voting, and SourceMod's MapChooser plugin to keep your CSS server's map rotation fresh.How to Set Up a Bhop Server in Counter-Strike: SourceConfigure CSS bhop cvars, enable auto-bhop, and install shavit's bhoptimer for a fully featured bunny hop server.How to Set Up a Competitive (5v5) CSS ServerConfigure CSS for competitive 5v5 scrims with proper match settings, knife round plugin, overtime, and demo recording.How to Set Up a Deathmatch Server in Counter-Strike: SourceInstall the CSS Deathmatch SourceMod plugin and configure respawning, spawn protection, and FFA mode for a DM server.How to Set Up a Surf Server in Counter-Strike: SourceConfigure sv_airaccelerate, gravity, and SourceMod timer plugins to run a CSS surf server with proper settings.How to Troubleshoot Common Counter-Strike: Source Server IssuesDiagnose and fix the most common CSS dedicated server problems — from the server not appearing in browser to MetaMod failing to load.How to Use RCON on Your CSS ServerSet up and use RCON to manage your CSS server remotely — from the game client, external tools, or SourceMod.