# Counter-Strike Source Server Guides (/docs/counter-strike-source)



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

Everything you need to manage your Counter-Strike Source dedicated server. From creating your GSLT to setting up FastDL, these guides cover it all.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

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

  <Card icon={<AlertTriangle />} title="Create GSLT (Required)" description="Generate a Steam Game Server Login Token to appear in the server list." href="/docs/counter-strike-source/server-config" />

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

Configuration [#configuration]

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

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

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

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

Plugins & Content [#plugins--content]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Install Plugins" description="Enable SourceMod and install plugins and extensions." href="/docs/counter-strike-source/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="FastDL" description="Automatically serve custom content to connecting players." href="/docs/counter-strike-source/server-config" />
</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-source/wipe-reinstall" />
</Cards>

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