How to Connect to Your Counter-Strike: Source Server
Join your CS:Source dedicated server using the in-game console, Steam server browser, or a steam:// direct link.
Find Your Server Address
Find your server IP and port on the Network tab in the XGamingServer Panel. The default game port is 27015 (UDP).
Connect to Your Server
Open the developer console
Press ~ (tilde) in-game. If the console doesn't open, enable it from Options → Keyboard → Advanced → Enable developer console.
Run the connect command
connect 123.45.67.89:27015With a password:
connect 123.45.67.89:27015; password "YourPassword"Open the Steam server browser
In Steam, click View > Game Servers > Favorites tab.
Connect
Select the server in your favorites list and click Connect.
Share a steam:// link on your website, Discord, or anywhere clickable:
steam://connect/123.45.67.89:27015Or with a password:
steam://connect/123.45.67.89:27015/YourPasswordClicking the link launches Steam, opens CS:Source, and connects automatically.
Required Ports
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 27015 | UDP + TCP | Game traffic + RCON |
| 27020 | UDP | SourceTV (optional) |
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