How to connect to a Counter-Strike: Source server

Counter Strike: Source is a classic shooter set in the iconic Counter-Strike world. During the game, we can join a group of terrorists or anti-terrorists who compete with each other in various tasks. In this guide, learn how to join your Counter-Strike: Source server and start competing with your enemies!

• How to join to a Counter-Strike: Source server via Steam Favorites List
• How to join to a Counter-Strike: Source server via in-game server list
• How to join to a Counter-Strike: Source server via developer console

How to join to a Counter-Strike: Source server via Steam Favorites List

1. Go to the server management window

In the Steam application, select the “View” tab. Once you click on it, you should see a list of several options below – find “Game Servers” among them.

2. Add Counter-Strike: Source server to your favorites

In the “Game Servers” window select “Favorites” tab. Here you can add servers to the list so you can quickly connect to them. Click on “+” button.

3. Type in server address

In the adding servers section, you should see a small window with a place to enter the server address (IP:PORT). Enter it and confirm with the “OK” button.

4. Connect to your Counter-Strike: Source server

Your server should be visible in the list after a few seconds. Select it from the list and click on the “Connect” button.

How to join to a Counter-Strike: Source server via in-game server list

Joining a Counter-Strike: Source server using the server finder is very simple. Just select the “FIND SERVERS” option in the main menu, which will open a window with a list of servers. Here, go to the “Internet” tab, search for your server and join using the “Connect” button.

How to join to a Counter-Strike: Source server via developer console

To join the server this way, first you will need to run the console with the “~” key. After starting the console, enter the following command:

connect <YourServerAddress>

Want to configure your server before joining? Use our guide in which we explain step by step how to quickly configure a 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!