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Hosting your CS: Source Server
The following section covers the first steps to getting started with a Counter-Strike: Source server.
Applying a GSLT Token (Recommended)
A GSLT Token is recommended for your CS:S server to be validated. Players with a Steam account can generate a token, and then apply it to their server settings.
Setting a Server Name
Server names are used to identify your server in the in-game server list, allowing players to give their server a unique identity as a form of customisation. We recommend setting a unique server name as a first step to starting off with your CS:S server.
Creating a Private Server
Having a private server may be important to many server owners, as it prevents unwarranted players from connecting to the server. CS:S server owners can assign a password to their server that players are required to enter upon joining.
Adding an Admin
Admin players are granted additional permissions and allowed the ability to use in-game commands whilst connected to a server. Server owners may benefit from having these permissions, as they can be used to moderate the server.
Joining your Server
Once the above alterations have been made, and a GSLT token applied, you will be ready to connect to your server.
Make a Custom CS:S Server
Server configuration is possible and encouraged with CS:S servers, allowing owners to host custom games, custom events, and add various plugins to your server.
SourceMod
SourceMod is a plugin framework allowing CS:S server owners to install plugins to their servers.
- How to Install SourceMod on your Counter Strike: Source Server
- How to Install SourceMod Plugins on your Counter Strike: Source Server
Custom Maps
Custom maps are a great way to spice up the CS:S experience, and host custom games and events.
General Customisation
Without using external plugins and maps, server owners can do basic configuration to servers.
- How to Configure your Counter Strike: Source Server
- How to Setup Bots on your Counter Strike: Source Server
To learn more about Counter Strike: Source server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.
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