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# Counter-Strike 1.6 (HLDS) — Complete Dedicated Server Guide
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## Startup Parameters
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**Default command line**
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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
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**Parameters (HLDS)**
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- `-game cstrike` — game dir.
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- `-port=<P>` — game/query on UDP P (default 27015).
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- `+map`, `+maxplayers`, `+sv_lan`, `+sv_region`, `+rcon_password`, `+sv_password`.
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- `-sys_ticrate <n>` — server FPS cap (Linux).
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- `-pingboost {1|2|3}` — scheduling tweak (Linux).
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- `-secure` — VAC on.
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- `-noipx`, `-insecure` (testing only), `-norestart`, `-debug`.
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- Logs: `+log on`, `-condebug`.
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- Auto-update (SteamCMD wrapper): `-steam_dir`, `-steamcmd_script`.
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**Ports**
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- Game/Query: UDP **P** (default 27015)
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- RCON: TCP on same P
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- HLTV (if used): UDP **27020**
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## Config Files & Locations
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- `cstrike/server.cfg` — core cvars (rates, friendlyfire, mp_*, etc.)
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- `cstrike/mapcycle.txt`, `cstrike/motd.txt`, `cstrike/banned.cfg`
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- Logs: `cstrike/logs/`
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## Steam Workshop
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Not applicable (pre-Workshop). Use legacy map packs in `cstrike/maps/`.
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## Common Mods
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- **AMX Mod X (admin & plugins)**
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- **Install:**
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- Place AMXX files under `cstrike/addons/amxmodx/`
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- Ensure `metamod` is installed: `cstrike/addons/metamod/dlls/metamod_i386.so` (Linux) or `.dll` (Windows)
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- Edit `cstrike/liblist.gam` to point to Metamod:
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- Replace `gamedll` with `gamedll "addons/metamod/dlls/metamod.dll"` (Windows) or `gamedll_linux "addons/metamod/dlls/metamod_i386.so"`
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- Add AMXX to Metamod: `cstrike/addons/metamod/plugins.ini`:
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- `win32 addons/amxmodx/dlls/amxmodx_mm.dll`
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- `linux addons/amxmodx/dlls/amxmodx_mm_i386.so`
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- **Configure:**
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- Admins: `cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/users.ini`
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- Plugins: `cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/plugins.ini`
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- Modules: `cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/modules.ini`
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- **Database (optional for SQLX):**
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- `cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs/sql.cfg` — MySQL host/db/user/pass and table prefixes.
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## Database
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- **Optional** for AMXX plugins (Bans, StatsX SQL, etc.) via MySQL. Configure `sql.cfg`.
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## Administration & Scripting
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**Remote Administration:**
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- RCON (Remote Console) access for server management
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- AMX Mod X admin commands and plugin system
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- In-game admin commands via AMXX
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**Backup Strategy:**
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- Automated daily backups of save files and configuration
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- Rotate backups (keep 7 daily, 4 weekly, 12 monthly)
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- Test backup restoration procedures regularly
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- Store backups in separate location/drive
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**Auto-Update:**
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- Use SteamCMD for automatic server updates
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- Schedule updates during low-traffic periods
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- Backup before applying updates
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- Monitor for update announcements and patch notes
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**Monitoring:**
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- Server performance monitoring (CPU, memory, network)
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- Player connection logs and statistics
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- Error log monitoring and alerting
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- Uptime tracking and availability reporting
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## Troubleshooting
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- **“Bad load” for AMXX:** wrong Metamod path or architecture; check `meta list` in server console.
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- **Players kicked for “Consistency”:** `sv_consistency` and custom models/sounds; adjust whitelist or remove conflicting files.
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- **High choke/lag:** tune `sv_maxrate`, `sv_minrate`, `sv_maxupdaterate`; ensure sufficient upstream bandwidth; avoid outrageous `sys_ticrate`.
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