Counter-Strike: Source Server Guides
CS:Source dedicated server guides covering SourceMod, Metamod, map management, tickrate, and server configuration.
How to Install a Counter-Strike: Source Dedicated Server
Install a CSS dedicated server with SteamCMD using AppID 232330, then launch it with srcds_run or srcds.exe.
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 Server
MetaMod:Source and SourceMod are the plugin backbone for CSS — the equivalent of CounterStrikeSharp for CS2. Here's how to install both.
How to Add Admins to Your CSS Server with SourceMod
Grant admin access on your CSS server using SourceMod's admins_simple.ini — with legacy Steam IDs, not SteamID64.
How to Set Up Map Rotation on Your CSS Server
Configure mapcycle.txt, RTV voting, and SourceMod's MapChooser plugin to keep your CSS server's map rotation fresh.
How to Use RCON on Your CSS Server
Set up and use RCON to manage your CSS server remotely — from the game client, external tools, or SourceMod.
How to Set Up a Surf Server in Counter-Strike: Source
Configure sv_airaccelerate, gravity, and SourceMod timer plugins to run a CSS surf server with proper settings.
How to Set Up a Bhop Server in Counter-Strike: Source
Configure CSS bhop cvars, enable auto-bhop, and install shavit's bhoptimer for a fully featured bunny hop server.
How to Configure Anti-Cheat on Your CSS Server
Configure VAC, sv_pure modes, sv_consistency, and SourceMod anti-cheat plugins to protect your CSS server.
How to Set Up a Deathmatch Server in Counter-Strike: Source
Install the CSS Deathmatch SourceMod plugin and configure respawning, spawn protection, and FFA mode for a DM server.
How to Set Up a Competitive (5v5) CSS Server
Configure CSS for competitive 5v5 scrims with proper match settings, knife round plugin, overtime, and demo recording.
How to Add Custom Maps to Your CSS Server
Add custom maps to your CSS server and configure FastDL so clients download them quickly via HTTP instead of through the game.
How to Manage Bans on Your CSS Server with SourceMod
Ban, unban, and manage players on your CSS server using SourceMod commands and optionally SourceBans++ for multi-server web management.
How to Troubleshoot Common Counter-Strike: Source Server Issues
Diagnose and fix the most common CSS dedicated server problems — from the server not appearing in browser to MetaMod failing to load.
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