# Counter-Strike 1.6 Server Guides (/docs/counter-strike-16)



import { Rocket, Settings, Globe, Wrench, Shield, Puzzle, Gauge } from "lucide-react";

Everything you need to manage your Counter-Strike 1.6 dedicated server. From editing config files to installing AMX Mod X plugins, these guides cover it all.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Join your CS 1.6 server using the developer console." href="/docs/counter-strike-16/connect-to-your-server" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Set a Password" description="Protect your server with a password." href="/docs/counter-strike-16/set-a-password" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Change Server Name" description="Update the hostname shown in the server browser." href="/docs/counter-strike-16/change-server-name" />
</Cards>

Configuration [#configuration]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Config Files" description="Edit server.cfg, mapcycle.txt, and plugin configs." href="/docs/counter-strike-16/config-files" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Change Map" description="Upload custom maps or change the default map." href="/docs/counter-strike-16/change-map" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Map Cycles" description="Create a custom map rotation for your server." href="/docs/counter-strike-16/mapcycles" />

  <Card icon={<Gauge />} title="Max Players" description="Adjust the maximum player slots on your server." href="/docs/counter-strike-16/max-players" />
</Cards>

Plugins & Content [#plugins--content]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Install Plugins" description="Install Metamod, AMX Mod X, and custom plugins." href="/docs/counter-strike-16/install-plugins" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="FastDL" description="Automatically serve custom content to connecting players." href="/docs/counter-strike-16/fastdl" />
</Cards>

Maintenance [#maintenance]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Reset Server" description="Wipe your server and start fresh with a full reinstall." href="/docs/counter-strike-16/reset-server" />
</Cards>

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