- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
4GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
35GB Storage - Game Slots
Set the game slots yourself - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
6GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
40GB Storage - Game Slots
Set the game slots yourself - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
3 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
8GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
60GB Storage - Game Slots
Set the game slots yourself - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
4 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
12GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
80GB Storage - Game Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
6 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
16GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
120GB Storage - Game Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
8 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
24GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
160GB Storage - Game Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
Counter-Strike: Source Game Panel Sneak Peek
Our Counter-Strike: Source game panel is based on pterodactyl and will come with power packed features.
Easy Counter-Strike: Source Server Configuration
Our Counter-Strike: Source game panel is easy to use. With full control of your server and game files.
Automated CS: Source Server Backups
You can configure Counter-Strike: Source server backups straight from the panel and download the backups anytime you want. Now data loss will be a thing of the past.
Custom Panel
MYSQL databases, invite users, create schedules such as auto restart, Mod Manager and much more
Our datacenters are located in 5 regions
Global coverage our game servers are located in East and West Coast North America, Europe, Singapore and Australia getting you a Counter-Strike: Source server rental closest to you with minimal ping
6 Global Datacenters in East and West Coast North America, Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia
This ensures you always receive the best ping for a smooth, and fast gaming experience.
- East Coast USA-NYC/Miami/Montreal
- West Coast USA-Los Angeles
- Europe-Frankenstein, Germany
- Oceania-Australia/New Zealand
- Singapore
How do I set up a Counter-Strike: Source dedicated server?
We will show you how Xgamingserver makes it easier for you to set up a Counter-Strike: Source server without the many configurations and technical knowhow
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Installation of CS: Source Server with XGamingServer
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Installation of CS: Source Server without XGamingServer
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Server Hardware
Step 1: Enter your details and select your plan size and region
Step 2: Purchase your Counter-Strike: Source server
Step 3: Launch your Counter-Strike: Source Server and enjoy
Hosting a Counter-Strike: Source Server on a VPS
Hosting your own Counter-Strike: Source server on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) offers unparalleled control over your gaming environment, allowing you to customize game modes, control player access, and much more. This guide walks you through the process of setting up your own Counter-Strike: Source server.
Before you begin, ensure you have access to a VPS with Ubuntu or a similar Linux distribution installed. You will also need root access or sudo privileges.
Step 1: Connect to Your Server
ssh your_username@your_vps_ip
Step 2: Install SteamCMD
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -ysudo apt install lib32gcc-s1 lib32stdc++6 -ymkdir ~/steamcmd && cd ~/steamcmdwget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gztar -xvzf steamcmd_linux.tar.gz
Step 3: Install the Counter-Strike: Source Dedicated Server
./steamcmd.shlogin anonymousforce_install_dir ~/css_serverapp_update 232330 validatequit
Step 4: Configure and Open Ports
sudo ufw allow 27015/udpsudo ufw allow 27015/tcpsudo ufw enable
Step 5: Start the Counter-Strike: Source Server
Navigate to your server installation directory and launch the dedicated server executable. Your server will begin accepting connections on the configured port.
Step 6: Connect to Your Counter-Strike: Source Server
Launch Counter-Strike: Source and use the in-game server browser or direct connect with your VPS IP address and port to join your server. Share the connection details with your friends to play together.
Counter-Strike: Source Server Hardware Specifications
All Counter-Strike: Source server plans run on enterprise-grade hardware for maximum performance:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X @ 5.7GHz
- RAM: 128GB DDR5 RAM
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSDs
- Network Capacity: Premium 1Gbps
Every plan includes dedicated CPU threads, guaranteed RAM allocation, and NVMe SSD storage. Our hardware is selected specifically for game server workloads, ensuring the lowest possible latency and highest tick rates for your Counter-Strike: Source server.
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Setup Guides & Documentation on Counter-Strike: Source
Step-by-step server guides from our official documentation.
About Counter-Strike: Source
What is Counter-Strike: Source?
Counter-Strike: Source is the 2004 reimagining of the legendary Counter-Strike built on Valve's Source engine. It brought the classic CT versus Terrorist formula into a new era with improved graphics, ragdoll physics, realistic water effects, and updated netcode while preserving the precise gunplay and teamwork-driven rounds that made the original a phenomenon. CSS remains one of the most iconic tactical first-person shooters ever released, and dedicated community servers continue to thrive with competitive matches, public games, and custom modes running around the clock.
Classic Source Engine FPS
Built on Valve's Source engine, Counter-Strike: Source delivered a significant visual and mechanical upgrade over Counter-Strike 1.6. The engine introduced physics-based interactions, allowing objects in the environment to react realistically to gunfire and explosions. The updated hitboxes and networking improvements made gunfights feel more responsive. Maps like de_dust2, de_inferno, and cs_office were rebuilt with new textures, lighting, and geometry while retaining their classic layouts. The result was a game that felt both fresh and familiar, attracting millions of players who wanted the Counter-Strike experience with modern technology.
Zombie Mod, Surf, and Custom Game Modes
One of the defining strengths of Counter-Strike: Source is its vibrant modding community. CSS became the go-to platform for custom game modes that extended the game far beyond standard competitive play. Zombie Mod servers pit human survivors against waves of infected players. Surf servers let players ride along angled surfaces in gravity-defying obstacle courses. Jailbreak, Deathrun, GunGame, Bhop, and Hide and Seek servers each built thriving communities. The SourceMod and Metamod:Source plugin frameworks made it straightforward for server operators to install and configure these modes, and many of these communities remain active today.
Why Host Your Own Counter-Strike: Source Server?
Running your own Counter-Strike: Source dedicated server gives you full control over your community. Set server passwords, configure game rules, choose maps, manage player slots, install SourceMod plugins, and keep the server running 24/7 so players can drop in anytime. With XGamingServer's AMD Ryzen 9 7950X hardware, your CSS server benefits from high single-thread performance, which directly translates to higher tick rates, smoother hit registration, and stable performance even with a full 32+ player server running custom plugins and maps.
Frequently Asked Questions About Counter-Strike: Source Hosting
Below are some of the FAQs that our customers ask. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out.
- Counter-Strike: Source Server Hosting refers to the process of renting server space and resources to host a dedicated CSS game server. This service provides the infrastructure needed to run a persistent Counter-Strike: Source server, allowing you and your community to play competitive matches, pub games, and custom modes with stable performance, low latency, and 24/7 availability. Rent the Best Counter-Strike: Source Server today and get 30% OFF with code XGAMEON.
- Yes, Counter-Strike: Source fully supports dedicated servers via SteamCMD. Dedicated servers allow for persistent communities, custom configurations, plugin support through SourceMod, and stable performance independent of any single player's connection. They are the standard way to host CSS matches and custom game modes.
- Choosing dedicated Counter-Strike: Source Hosting from a hosting provider offers greater stability, better performance, and a more secure hosting environment compared to running a server on your own hardware. With a dedicated server, you have complete control over the game configuration, ensuring an optimal player experience without the need for extensive technical knowledge. Additionally, hosting providers often offer DDoS protection, automated backups, and 24/7 support.
- Yes, with Counter-Strike: Source Dedicated Server Hosting, you have complete control over the server and can manage it on your own. You will manage your CSS server using our custom Pterodactyl-based game panel, which lets you configure settings, manage files, create backups, and restart the server with ease.
- Yes, Counter-Strike: Source has one of the richest modding ecosystems of any FPS. All XGamingServer plans include full file access via SFTP and support for SourceMod, Metamod:Source, and custom plugins. You can set up Zombie Mod, Surf, Jailbreak, GunGame, Bhop, and many other custom modes.
- Yes, with our custom panel, you can customize your Counter-Strike: Source server settings to match your preferred setup, including server name, password, player slots, tick rate, map rotation, and more. You also get full file access via SFTP for advanced configuration changes.
- Yes. At XGamingServer, Counter-Strike: Source server hosting starts at just $10/month, with a 30% discount on your first month using code XGAMEON. All plans include dedicated AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU threads, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD storage, DDoS protection, and 24/7 support.
- Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your Counter-Strike: Source Hosting anytime you need. Simply contact support or use the billing panel to switch between plans.
