How to Configure Your Half-Life Dedicated Server (HLDS)
Complete Half-Life 1 HLDS server configuration — GoldSrc settings, deathmatch maps, AMX Mod X, and admin setup.
Half-Life 1 runs on the GoldSrc engine (HLDS, SteamCMD App ID 90, launched with -game valve). No GSLT required.
server.cfg
mapcycle.txt
Editing server.cfg
Open Files
In the XGamingServer Panel, click Files → valve/ → open server.cfg.
Save and restart
Edit, save, restart from Console.
Key Settings
hostname "My HL1 Server"
sv_password ""
rcon_password "YourPassword"
sv_lan 0
sv_maxrate 25000
sys_ticrate 100
mp_timelimit 30
mp_friendlyfire 0
mp_fraglimit 50Classic Deathmatch Maps
crossfire
stalkyard
boot_camp
datacore
frenzy
subtransit
bounceAdmin — AMX Mod X
Install AMX Mod X for admin management. Plugins go in addons/amxmodx/plugins/. Admin list in addons/amxmodx/configs/users.ini.
Ports
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 27015 | UDP + TCP | Game + RCON |
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