Counter-Strike Source (CSS) is one of the most popular first-person shooter video games and is a favorite among gamers all over the world. It was developed by Valve Corporation and released in 2004 and is meant to be a remake of the original Counter-Strike game released in 2000.
CSS is a team-based game that is played over a network or the internet and requires players to work together in order to succeed. For those looking to host their own CSS game, they can create a Counter Strike Source server.
This can be done by either renting a dedicated server or by using a game hosting service. If you want to know the step-by-step process of installing and configuring a Counter Strike Source server, here’s our quick guide:
How to Install a Counter Strike: Source Server?
Download SteamCMD
SteamCMD is a free program developed by Valve [1] for downloading Game Server files quickly.
- As you are logged as the Steam user, make sure you are in /home/steam
- Create a SteamCMD directory
- Download the SteamCMD archive by navigating to the newly created directory
- Easily extract the archive
Run SteamCMD
Download the actual files that allow the server to function.
- Run SteamCMD
- Log in to Steam servers anonymously
- Set the installation directory
- Download the game files
- Close the SteamCMD console
Run the CSS server
- Go to the CSS Installation directory
- Use the following command to start the server: ./srcds_run -console -game cstrike -maxplayers 20 - port 27015 +map de_dust2
Conclusion
Setting up your own Counter Strike Source Server is easy with the help of SteamCMD. With the help of this guide, you can now easily host your own online gaming server and enjoy playing with your friends.
