# Day of Defeat: Source Server Guides (/docs/day-of-defeat-source)



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

Everything you need to manage your Day of Defeat: Source server. From connecting for the first time to installing plugins, these guides have you covered.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Join your DoD:S server using the in-game console." href="/docs/day-of-defeat-source/join-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Server Name" description="Update your server's hostname in the browser." href="/docs/day-of-defeat-source/rename-server" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Set a Password" description="Password protect your DoD:S server." href="/docs/day-of-defeat-source/server-password" />
</Cards>

Server Configuration [#server-configuration]

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

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Map Cycles" description="Create a custom map rotation for your server." href="/docs/day-of-defeat-source/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="FastDL" description="Automatic fast downloads for custom content." href="/docs/day-of-defeat-source/server-config" />
</Cards>

Customization [#customization]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Install Plugins" description="Set up SourceMod and install plugins." href="/docs/day-of-defeat-source/server-config" />
</Cards>

Maintenance [#maintenance]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Reset Server" description="Wipe and reinstall your server from scratch." href="/docs/day-of-defeat-source/wipe-reinstall" />
</Cards>

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