# Installing Plugins on Your CS 1.6 Server (/docs/counter-strike-16/install-plugins)



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This guide shows you how to install plugins on your Counter-Strike 1.6 server. Using the 1-Click Mod Manager, XGamingServer automatically installs and configures [Metamod-P](https://github.com/Bots-United/metamod-p) and [AMX Mod X](https://www.amxmodx.org/) on your server.

Installing Metamod and AMX Mod X Frameworks [#installing-metamod-and-amx-mod-x-frameworks]

Before installing any plugins, you must install the modding frameworks.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the Mod Manager [#open-the-mod-manager]

    Access the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Counter-Strike 1.6 server. Go to **Tools** → **Mod Manager**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Install AMX Mod X [#install-amx-mod-x]

    Find **AMX Mod X** and click **Install**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Restart Your Server [#restart-your-server]

    Restart your server to finish the installation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Installing AMX Mod X Plugins [#installing-amx-mod-x-plugins]

Now that Metamod and AMX Mod X are installed, you can start installing plugins.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Download a Plugin [#download-a-plugin]

    Download the plugin you want from the [AMX Mod X website](https://www.amxmodx.org/compiler.php). This should be a `.amxx` file.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Upload the Plugin [#upload-the-plugin]

    Go to **Files** and navigate to `/cstrike/addons/amxmodx/plugins`. Upload your downloaded `.amxx` file.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Restart Your Server [#restart-your-server-1]

    Restart your server to load the plugin. You can verify it is running by typing `amx_plugins` into the server console.
  </Step>
</Steps>