CS 1.6 Server Hosting
Launch your own Counter-Strike 1.6 server in minutes. Xeon processors, NVMe SSD storage, ReHLDS + AMX Mod X ready, bots, a deathmatch mode and a web panel that manages the server name, password and admins from one screen.
- Automatic
- Official install from Steam
- 32 Slots
- On every plan
- AMX Mod X
- Ready with ReHLDS
- L3/4
- DDoS protection
Smooth, Stable, Lag Free.
A Counter-Strike 1.6 server runs on a single core; smooth gameplay depends on a stable processor and a quality network. Our servers run on enterprise Xeon processors and NVMe SSD storage with dedicated core and RAM limits per plan. The engine is the open source ReHLDS with security and performance fixes.
Automatic Setup
Your server is created right after payment; game files come from Steam, ReHLDS, ReGameDLL, Metamod-R, AMX Mod X and YaPB from their official sources.
Easy Control Panel
Change the server name, player count, start map, game mode, password, RCON, admin SteamIDs and bot count from the Startup screen.
Hardware Protection
L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic is free on every plan.
What Is CS 1.6 Server Hosting?
Counter-Strike 1.6 is the classic team based shooter where terrorists and counter terrorists face off in bomb defusal and hostage rescue missions. To play with your friends, clan or community under your own rules you need a CS 1.6 server.
CS 1.6 server hosting means running that server in a data center that is online 24/7 instead of on your own computer. No port forwarding, no changing IP address and no PC that has to stay on; your server is always online at the same address on a DDoS protected network.
CS 1.6 Server Plans
Transparent pricing, high performance. Professional plans with automatic setup.
CS 1.6 Başlangıç
Ideal for public, clan and friends servers.
- 1 Cores (Xeon Processor)
- 1 GB RAM
- 10 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- 32 Players (Slots)
- Easy Web Panel Management
CS 1.6 Profesyonel
For deathmatch, bot filled and plugin heavy servers.
- 2 Cores (Xeon Processor)
- 2 GB RAM
- 20 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- 32 Players (Slots)
- Easy Web Panel Management
CS 1.6 Ekstrem
For busy servers with many plugins and custom maps.
- 3 Cores (Xeon Processor)
- 3 GB RAM
- 30 GB NVMe SSD Storage
- DDoS Protection (Free)
- 32 Players (Slots)
- Easy Web Panel Management
Server Sizing Guide
How many plugins and bots? Choose your plan by how you will use it.
Choose the Right PlanPublic and Clan · Starter
1 core and 1 GB RAM is enough for 32 player public, clan match and friends servers in classic mode.
Deathmatch and Bots · Professional
2 cores and 2 GB RAM is recommended for respawn deathmatch, bot filled servers and a few extra plugins.
Plugin Heavy · Extreme
3 cores, 3 GB RAM and 30 GB storage for many AMX Mod X plugins, custom maps and models.
How to Set Up a CS 1.6 Server?
Renting a CS 1.6 server is the easiest way to keep the classic Counter-Strike experience alive under your own rules. Setup on AnkSOFT is fully automatic: once your payment is confirmed the server is created, game files are downloaded from Steam, ReHLDS, ReGameDLL, Metamod-R and AMX Mod X are installed and the server starts on its own.
On the Startup tab you change the server name, player count, start map, game mode, password and bot count. Add your SteamID to the Admin SteamID field to become an AMX Mod X admin, then type amxmodmenu in the game console to open the admin menu.
Every plan runs with its own core and RAM limits. Enterprise Xeon processors give your CS 1.6 server a stable frame rate and low latency.
The server install takes about 1 GB. The NVMe SSD space in each plan is sized for custom maps, models, sounds and demo recordings.
Popular servers attract attacks; L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic is standard on every plan.
Your server starts VAC secured and appears in the Counter-Strike server browser on Steam automatically. The game port is assigned during setup; no port or firewall work needed.
Our servers run in our data center in Turkey on a high bandwidth network for low latency to players in Turkey. With automatic updates on, your server checks Steam for updates on every start; server.cfg, your maps and plugins are kept.
An RCON password is generated at order time and shown in the panel. The server console is connected to the panel too, so you can run changelevel, kick and amxx commands straight from the panel.
AMX Mod X, Plugin and Map Management
Your server comes with AMX Mod X 1.10: admin menu, kick and ban, map voting, next map, statistics and chat tools are ready. Metamod-R loads the plugins and the ReGameDLL_CS game library unlocks extra game settings.
Upload your own plugins (.amxx) to cstrike/addons/amxmodx/plugins from the Files tab or over SFTP and add the file name to the end of configs/plugins.ini. Custom maps go into the cstrike/maps folder.
Install a plugin in 3 steps
Upload the file
Upload the plugin's .amxx file to addons/amxmodx/plugins on the Files tab.
Add it to the list
Write the plugin file name at the bottom of addons/amxmodx/configs/plugins.ini and save.
Restart
Restart the server and type amxx plugins in the console to see the plugin as running.
Included components
- ReHLDS: open source HLDS engine with security and performance fixes.
- ReGameDLL_CS: game library with extra settings such as respawn deathmatch and buy anywhere.
- Metamod-R: a light and fast Metamod that loads your plugins.
- AMX Mod X 1.10: admin menu, map voting, statistics and the official plugins.
- YaPB: bots with count and difficulty set from the panel that leave as real players join.
- Panel console and RCON: commands such as changelevel, kick and amxx plugins from the panel or over RCON.
CS 1.6 Server Types
Whatever your style, choose the settings in the panel and run it on the same plan.
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Public Server
A 32 player public server on the classic bomb and hostage maps. Game mode classic, the Starter plan is enough.
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Deathmatch
Respawn after 2 seconds, buy anywhere and endless rounds. Just set Game Mode to deathmatch.
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Bot Server
Fill the server with YaPB bots when few players are online; bots leave as real players join.
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Clan and Match
A password protected private server for clan matches and practice.
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Plugin Server
Run zombie, jailbreak or surf mods with your own .amxx plugins. Set Game Mode to ozel.
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Custom Maps
Upload your own maps to cstrike/maps and use them as the start map or in the map cycle.
Settings Managed from the Panel
The Startup tab settings are written safely to server.cfg, users.ini and the bot config on every start. Change them and restart the server.
| Panel setting | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Server Name | Name shown in the server browser. | AnkSOFT CS 1.6 Sunucusu |
| Max Players | Maximum players including bots (2 to 32). | 32 |
| Start Map | The server starts on this map. | de_dust2 |
| Game Mode | klasik (classic), deathmatch or ozel (your own settings). | klasik |
| Server Password | If set, players enter it to join. | Empty (public) |
| RCON Password | Remote administration password. | Random at order time |
| Admin SteamID | Players who become AMX Mod X admins, comma separated. | Empty |
| Bot Count and Difficulty | YaPB bot count (0 to 31) and difficulty (0 to 4). | 0, normal |
| Automatic Updates | Update from Steam on every start. | On |
Panel managed lines live in the AnkSOFT block at the end of server.cfg. Put your other settings (for example mp_timelimit, mp_friendlyfire) above that block; they are kept on reinstall too.
Tips for Your CS 1.6 Server
The most common issues when opening a CS 1.6 server are plugin compatibility, admin rights and map files. Check these before going public:
- Admins: grant admin by SteamID, not name and password; SteamIDs added in the panel are written to users.ini on every start.
- Plugins: only upload .amxx files from sources you trust; check new plugins with amxx plugins in the console.
- Maps: when adding a custom map upload the .wad, model and sound files it uses together with the .bsp.
- Preparation: set a Server Password until your server is ready.
- Debugging: if a plugin does not work check amxx plugins and meta list in the console for bad load or error states.
- Backup: before big changes download cstrike/addons and server.cfg over SFTP.
Which ports does a CS 1.6 server use?
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Game port | UDP | Player connections, server browser queries and RCON (27015 by default on your own PC). |
| Steam connection | UDP (outbound) | VAC and Steam authentication; the server connects out, no extra port needed. |
The game port is assigned to your server automatically during setup; no port opening or firewall work needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly is my CS 1.6 server ready?
Your server is created automatically when your payment is confirmed; game files come from Steam and ReHLDS, ReGameDLL, Metamod-R, AMX Mod X and YaPB are installed. Setup usually finishes in a few minutes, the server starts on its own and your panel details are emailed to you.
How do I connect to my server?
Start Counter-Strike on Steam, open the console (~ key) and type connect IP:port, or add the address shown in the panel to Favorites in Find Servers. If the server has a password type password yourpassword in the console first.
Can I connect with non-Steam CS 1.6?
No. Our servers run VAC secured and accept the Steam version of Counter-Strike 1.6 only. You need to buy and install the game on Steam.
Will my server appear in the Steam server browser?
Yes. Your server appears in the Counter-Strike server list on Steam shortly after it starts. If you do not want it listed, set a server password.
How do I make myself an admin?
Type status in the game console to find your SteamID (like STEAM_0:1:12345678), add it to the Admin SteamID field on the Startup tab and restart the server. In game, type amxmodmenu in the console to open the admin menu.
How do I use RCON?
The RCON password is generated at order time and shown on the Startup tab. In game type rcon_password yourpassword in the console, then commands like rcon changelevel de_inferno. You can also run commands from the panel Console tab without a password.
How do I enable deathmatch?
Set Game Mode to deathmatch on the Startup tab and restart the server. Players respawn 2 seconds after death, can buy anywhere at any time and rounds never end.
Can I add bots?
Yes. Set the Bot Count field and a Bot Difficulty from 0 to 4 on the Startup tab and restart. Bots leave automatically as real players join.
Can I install plugins?
Yes. Upload the .amxx file to addons/amxmodx/plugins, add its name to the end of addons/amxmodx/configs/plugins.ini and restart. When running mod plugins like zombie or jailbreak set Game Mode to ozel.
How do I upload a custom map?
Upload the map's .bsp file and the extra files it uses to the matching folders under cstrike on the Files tab. Put its name in Start Map to start on it, or add it to mapcycle.txt.
How much RAM do I need?
1 GB RAM and 1 core (Starter) is enough for classic public and clan servers. 2 GB and 2 cores (Professional) is recommended for deathmatch and bot servers, 3 GB and 3 cores (Extreme) for servers with many plugins and custom maps.
Does reinstalling erase my settings?
No. A reinstall refreshes the game files; server.cfg, mapcycle.txt, motd.txt, ban lists, AMX Mod X configs and your plugins are kept.
Where is my server hosted?
Our CS 1.6 servers are hosted in our data center in Turkey on Xeon and NVMe SSD nodes.
Is there DDoS protection?
Yes. Every CS 1.6 server includes free L3/L4 AnkArmor DDoS protection tuned for game traffic.
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