How to setup Counter-Strike 1.6 Server
Requirements
- Computer
You can setup Counter-Strike 1.6 Server on any computer.
This tutorial is for computers running Windows Operating System (Windows XP / Windows Server 2003 / Windows 7) - Internet Connection
For Online Server, an Internet Connection is required.
This tutorial is for home computers running on DSL Connection or WiMAX connection.
For 16 slots server, a 1Mb internet connection is sufficient.
For best performance, a 4Mb internet connection is preferred which can support upto 32 players. - Static IP
The Public IP address of dsl connections is Dynamic.
Which means on every restart of router the Public IP is changed.
To make the IP static you have to request your DSL provider to provide you a Static IP address.
PTCL users can get Static IP easily for a monthly charge of 200 rupees.
Call 1218 from your ptcl number to get a Static IP on your dsl connection. - UPS
To make your server 24/7 your computer must stay on all the times.
For that you will need a UPS that will provide backup in case of power outages.
Installation Steps
- Download Server
Download Dedicated Server Setup from here hlds_cspak.zip
Extract the zip file to any folder. - Server Configuration
Open server.cfg file in cstrike folder and change “CS 1.6 Server by CounterStrike.Com.Pk” to server name of your choice.
Right-Click on START_SERVER.bat file and click Edit.
Make any required changes and save the files by pressing Ctrl + s
Now Double-Click on START_SERVER.bat
If everything goes fine, the server console will be started like below. - Testing
This step is just to make sure that you have properly configured the server.
Open your game and click on Add Server.
Enter your Private IP with Port and click Add.
If you can see your server running, you can proceed to the next step. - Open Firewall
Now you have to open your Windows Firewall so that other people can connect to your server.
You need to open UDP port 27015 on your windows firewall.
Follow steps on this link to open Windows Firewall ports:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/open-port-windows-firewall
At this stage, you have created a LAN server which means people connected to your Router can now join your server. - Port Forwarding
Now you have to “Forward the ports from your Router to your Computer” so that Online Players can connect to your server.
In simple words, all the people connecting to your Router on port 27015 will be forwarded to the port 27015 of your Computer.
There are hundreds of thousands of router models with different port forwading methods each.
Here are steps for some routers:
http://www.counterstrike.com.pk/2014/03/port-forwarding-on-dsl-modem-router/
For other routers, just google about it and you will find the steps. - Testing
This step is to make sure the firewall and ports are properly opened.
Send your Public IP to your frind and ask him to join your server (182.180.66.151:27015)
To find your Public IP, visit this link : http://myip.counterstrike.com.pk/
Now you have created an Online Server which means people from all around the world can join your server.
Change Log:
Last changed: 21 April 2015
Change details: fixed rank not saving problem
Complete changelog.txt file is present in zip file.
Thanks to Muhammad Ather, Saud Irfan for their help and Sohaib for the latest HLDS setup!
Note:
If you are getting “Unable to initialize Steam” error, please read details on below link to resolve the issue: Unable to Initialize Steam Error Fix
Having problems? Just comment below and we will find you a solution!
Assalam O Alikum,
Taimoor Bro Please Update The Server..!
Ws. If you have any updated server please feel free to send it to me and I will upload it here as fast as I could 🙂
server.cfg is not opening!!
Are you getting any errors while opening server.cfg? If so, please write the complete error message.
Chat log SQL: Query failed
and server is not found in game, how can i fixed it?
Just ignore that error.
It is because of the “chat_logger_sql” plugin.
It does not affect the server in any way so you don’t have to worry about it 🙂
My server is not working Taimoor Zaffar plz plz help me
It doesn’t support zombie mod plugins :/
Whenever I extract the plugins in the server, I get “Unable to initialize steam” error…Then, I tried your method to solve the problem, and then my server started.. But, when I connect to my server, it says “Your Version doesn’t match the servers.
Please restart the game.”
Omg Thank you so Much 🙂 i would rather like to join your server for that can i have ip ? 🙂
My server is not working plz plz help me
The server closed the connection without sending any data. ye ara hai jb port forwarding krta hu .. what to do
Please update the map list of SK Gaming Server
(named Nitrogen gaming here)
we are create the capture the flag server in cs1.6 but i have no static ip address
I Am The Begginer Of This Game
PLZZ give me ur ip adress plzz
i have to play this game on your server yr
HEY…….I am not understanding very well about the router and the public ip and those things…….can you explain it more?
Please speak english 🙂
Aoa
Few of my frienda are not able to connect to the server. By adding external ip in favourate they are getting server not responding. Tried to connect using console they stuck at the loading game screen. Plz help
guys am facing an error that my ports are forwarded but the server is not starting at all i also try to make mta server & my ports are forwarded but it says 22003 is closed 22005 is closed 22126 is closed please help it doesnt even work on cs
I have one simple question can i make a server using mobile hotspot i mean using my mobile internet suppose warid and then i connect my laptop with mobile hotspot make a server and run will it work ? or do i need get a zong wingle where i can port forward leme know
how to become admin plzz rreply quick
Download amx mod x
can u tell how to make own server plzzz
Aoa,
Every thing is ok but i don’t have Static ip without static ip servers can be made
how become admin
When ever people JOin my Server there game get blocked and closes. Even on my own computer i get blocked and closes server worked good for 1 week people came it was 10 people everytime but then only 1 or 2 came and those 2 had setinfo _pw .Others game got blocked and closed please help me 182.176.116.200:27070 server ip
Bro i cant understand what you say so please make a sv for me please
I shall be really thank full to you
windows fire wall me kese udp port laye
How can i create LAN server plz help me.
mere pass router nahi ha me wifi use krta ho tu wifi pe server basakta ha kya plzz tell me
taimoor bhai i have forwarded the port but my ip is not static and im a TP-link user , and i have done the firewall thing but still my ip is not responding why
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why not just use the gui version hlds
taimoor bro…..i have waten internet so its work on it
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DEmo
Admin = A-Kz and other players blaming me for hacking here is the demo.
New demo on request of players.
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Sirr ….i want to make a private server …..plz plz z help and reply soon. ….i am waiting
[email protected]
mp_autoteambalance does not work , plz help me
i cant get past just the 3rd step as game cant find my server
i cant get past just the 3rd step as game cant find my server
and it says chat log SQL: Query failed
i need help any one connect with my server help me
I have a macbook .. and have CS 1.6 installed and we play it on lan.. I want to make an online server … Is there a way?
cant download the zip file , it redirects me to the home page
Link is now fixed. You can download the file now.
please link to download server is broken not working.
need a working one
Link is fixed. You can download your file now.
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