# Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Server Guides (/docs/half-life-2-deathmatch)



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

Everything you need to manage your Half-Life 2: Deathmatch server. From initial setup to plugin installation, these guides walk you through each step.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Join your HL2:DM server using the in-game console." href="/docs/half-life-2-deathmatch/join-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Change Server Name" description="Update your server's hostname in the browser." href="/docs/half-life-2-deathmatch/rename-server" />
</Cards>

Server Configuration [#server-configuration]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Change Map" description="Upload custom maps or change the default map." href="/docs/half-life-2-deathmatch/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Gauge />} title="Max Players" description="Adjust the maximum player count on your server." href="/docs/half-life-2-deathmatch/player-slots" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="FastDL" description="Automatic fast downloads for custom content." href="/docs/half-life-2-deathmatch/server-config" />
</Cards>

Customization [#customization]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Install Plugins" description="Set up SourceMod and install plugins." href="/docs/half-life-2-deathmatch/server-config" />
</Cards>

Maintenance [#maintenance]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Reset Server" description="Wipe and reinstall your server from scratch." href="/docs/half-life-2-deathmatch/wipe-reinstall" />
</Cards>

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