The Counter-Strike: Source server configuration allows you to adapt the game to the needs of the most demanding players. The server administrator can change various elements of the server, install new maps or modifications. In our panel you can easily change the number of players on the server, password or round duration. In this guide, we will describe what to do to properly configure the Counter-Strike: Source server.
How to configure CSS server
1. Stop Counter-Strike: Source server
The configuration must be performed on a stopped server, so go to the “Console” tab in the game server panel and click the “Stop” button.
2. Go to the quick configuration tab
Our panel is equipped with a “Startup” tab, where you can easily change the basic server parameters. The table below shows what you will find in it.
| Variable | Default Value | Description |
| Auto-Update Server | ON | If set, server will auto update after restart |
| Server Name | default hostname | Assign name for your server |
| Max Players | 16 | Set maximum number of players allowed on your server |
| Server Password | – | Set server password |
| RCON Password | password | Set admin password |
| Map | de_dust2 | Change map on your server |
3. Change more advanced server elements
You can do this in the main configuration file located here: /home/container/cstrike/cfg/server.cfg
4. Start Counter-Strike: Source server
Click on “Start” button in the “Console” tab.
If you have successfully completed the server setup, it’s time to start playing! Use our guide on how to connect to the Counter-Strike: Source server.
We hope that our intuitive web interface has allowed you to setup Counter-Strike: Source bots easily. If you want to ask us any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail, ticket or live chat!
This tutorial will show you how to configure Counter-Strike: Source server
