Configuring FastDL for Your Counter-Strike Source Server
Use XGamingServer's automatic FastDL to serve custom maps, models, and materials to players connecting to your Counter-Strike Source server.
XGamingServer offers FastDL for your Counter-Strike Source server so players can download custom files such as maps, models, and materials quickly. Everything is automatic and there is no extra configuration required other than uploading your custom content.
How Does FastDL Work?
While everything is automatic, there are some things you should know about the FastDL system:
- Files are synced (and compressed) to
/fastdl/when you start your server. sv_downloadurlis automatically updated or added to yourserver.cfg.- Files only get served to players after everything is compressed.
- You can view all the files online by checking your FastDL URL directly. Get it by typing
sv_downloadurlinto your console.
Here is a list of folders and file types that are synced:
| Folder | Extensions |
|---|---|
| gfx | .tga, .bmp |
| maps | .bsp, .nav, .res, .txt |
| materials | .vmt, .vtf, .raw, .svg |
| models | .mdl, .vtx, .vvd, .phy |
| overviews | .bmp, .txt |
| particles | .pcf |
| resource | .txt, .res |
| sound | .mp3, .wav, .txt |
| sprites | .spr, .tga, .txt |
| .wad |
If what you require is not listed, please join our Discord and we will add it.
Using a Third-Party FastDL
If you want to use an external FastDL, you can do so by adding another config that runs after server.cfg.
Create a FastDL Config
Create a fastdl.cfg in your game folder or cfg folder where your server.cfg is located.
Add Your FastDL URL
Add the line sv_downloadurl "www.myfastdlurl.com" to the file.
Execute the Config
In your server.cfg, add the line exec fastdl to the bottom of the file.
Restart Your Server
Restart your server to apply the changes.
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