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Counter-Strike 1.6 (HLDS) — Complete Dedicated Server Guide

Startup Parameters

Default command line hlds_run -game cstrike -port 27015 +map de_dust2 +maxplayers 16 +sv_lan 0 +sv_region 255 +log on +exec server.cfg -pingboost 3 -sys_ticrate 1000 -secure

Parameters (HLDS)

• -game cstrike — game dir.
• -port=<P> — game/query on UDP P (default 27015).
• +map, +maxplayers, +sv_lan, +sv_region, +rcon_password, +sv_password.
• -sys_ticrate <n> — server FPS cap (Linux).
• -pingboost {1|2|3} — scheduling tweak (Linux).
• -secure — VAC on.
• -noipx, -insecure (testing only), -norestart, -debug.
• Logs: +log on, -condebug.
• Auto-update (SteamCMD wrapper): -steam_dir, -steamcmd_script.

Ports

• Game/Query: UDP P (default 27015)
• RCON: TCP on same P
• HLTV (if used): UDP 27020

Config Files & Locations

• cstrike/server.cfg — core cvars (rates, friendlyfire, mp_*, etc.)
• cstrike/mapcycle.txt, cstrike/motd.txt, cstrike/banned.cfg
• Logs: cstrike/logs/

Steam Workshop

Not applicable (pre-Workshop). Use legacy map packs in cstrike/maps/.

Common Mods

• AMX Mod X (admin & plugins)
  • Install:
    • Place AMXX files under cstrike/addons/amxmodx/
    • Ensure metamod is installed: cstrike/addons/metamod/dlls/metamod_i386.so (Linux) or .dll (Windows)
    • Edit cstrike/liblist.gam to point to Metamod:
      • Replace gamedll with gamedll "addons/metamod/dlls/metamod.dll" (Windows) or gamedll_linux "addons/metamod/dlls/metamod_i386.so"
    • Add AMXX to Metamod: cstrike/addons/metamod/plugins.ini:
      • win32 addons/amxmodx/dlls/amxmodx_mm.dll
      • linux addons/amxmodx/dlls/amxmodx_mm_i386.so
  • Configure:
    • Admins: cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/users.ini
    • Plugins: cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/plugins.ini
    • Modules: cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/modules.ini
  • Database (optional for SQLX):
    • cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/sql.cfg — MySQL host/db/user/pass and table prefixes.

Database

• Optional for AMXX plugins (Bans, StatsX SQL, etc.) via MySQL. Configure sql.cfg.

Administration & Scripting

Remote Administration:

• RCON (Remote Console) access for server management
• AMX Mod X admin commands and plugin system
• In-game admin commands via AMXX

Backup Strategy:

• Automated daily backups of save files and configuration
• Rotate backups (keep 7 daily, 4 weekly, 12 monthly)
• Test backup restoration procedures regularly
• Store backups in separate location/drive

Auto-Update:

• Use SteamCMD for automatic server updates
• Schedule updates during low-traffic periods
• Backup before applying updates
• Monitor for update announcements and patch notes

Monitoring:

• Server performance monitoring (CPU, memory, network)
• Player connection logs and statistics
• Error log monitoring and alerting
• Uptime tracking and availability reporting

Troubleshooting

• “Bad load” for AMXX: wrong Metamod path or architecture; check meta list in server console.
• Players kicked for “Consistency”: sv_consistency and custom models/sounds; adjust whitelist or remove conflicting files.
• High choke/lag: tune sv_maxrate, sv_minrate, sv_maxupdaterate; ensure sufficient upstream bandwidth; avoid outrageous sys_ticrate.