Counter-Strike: Source
Server Hosting
Counter-Strike: Source
per month
Customize Your
Perfect Setup
Configure your ideal Counter-Strike: Source server in minutes. Select player count, location, and extras - then launch instantly.
Player Count
Select how many players you plan on playing with. All plans come with unlimited player slots.
Power Your Server
Configure your RAM, adjusting for more players if needed
Choose Your Location
Select the best datacenter for your players
Utah, West US
Low latency for West Coast
Texas, Central US
Optimal for central America
New York, East US
Optimal for East Coast
Miami, Florida
Ideal for South America coverage
Canada
Northern America coverage
London
UK & Ireland access
Germany
Central Europe hub
France
Western Europe coverage
Finland
Nordic region access
Mumbai, India
Low latency across India and South Asia
Singapore
Central APAC
Sydney, Australia
Low latency for the outback
More Locations
Coming Soon
Enhance Your Server
Add extra features and performance boosts
CPU Boost
Extra power
Backups
Extra protection
All addons are optional and can be added later
What is Counter-Strike: Source?
Running your own Counter-Strike: Source dedicated server gives you complete control over your community. Host a private 5v5 competitive server, a 24-slot casual community server, or a full 64-slot Zombie Escape server loaded with SourceMod and Metamod:Source plugins. Our infrastructure is tuned for CSS with high-clock CPUs (CSS is CPU-bound, not RAM-bound), NVMe storage, and enterprise-grade DDoS protection so your matches stay smooth and lag-free at 64 or 100 tick.
INSTANT SETUP
Get your Counter-Strike: Source server online in minutes with our streamlined deployment process. No technical expertise required - choose your plan and we'll automatically configure your server. Your team can start warming up immediately.
Our automated system handles everything from SteamCMD provisioning to port configuration and network hooks. Whether you're spinning up a 10-slot 5v5 competitive server or a full 64-slot Zombie Escape community server, your CSS server will be ready in under 10 minutes.
AUTOMATIC BACKUPS
Protect your CSS server setup with our automatic backup system. Your server config, SourceMod plugins, admin lists, motd, custom maps, and match history are regularly backed up so a bad update or misconfigured plugin never costs you your setup.
Restoring a backup is just a click away. Select the snapshot you want from the control panel and roll back instantly - perfect for recovering after a broken plugin update.
DDOS PROTECTION
Keep your Counter-Strike: Source server safe from attacks and unauthorized access. We've built enterprise-grade security into every plan so your competitive matches and community servers stay online, even when griefers or bad actors try to bring the server down mid-round.
Our infrastructure includes advanced DDoS protection on all plans, capable of absorbing high-volume attacks without affecting tickrate or in-game performance. Your team stays focused on the clutch, not the connection.
FULL FILE ACCESS & PLUGIN SUPPORT
Take complete control of your Counter-Strike: Source server with full SFTP access and a powerful in-browser control panel. Install SourceMod, Metamod:Source, and any classic CSS plugin - Zombie Reloaded / Zombie Escape, GunGame, Deathrun, Jailbreak, Trouble in Terrorist Town, Retakes, Surf timers, BunnyHop timers, KZ timers - add SourceTV demo recording, upload custom maps and workshop content, edit your server.cfg and mapcycle, and fine-tune every setting without restrictions.
Whether you're running competitive 5v5, Zombie Escape, Surf, BHop, KZ, Deathrun, Jailbreak, or any custom mode, our 24/7 support team can help with plugin setup and performance tuning.
Explore Features
Discover the powerful features that make your server hosting experience seamless and reliable.
Best Counter-Strike: Source server hosting
Bring back classic Source-engine gameplay on your own Counter-Strike: Source dedicated server, tuned for whatever community mode you love. Whether you host a Counter-Strike: Source server with friends for 5v5 or run a packed Zombie Escape, Surf, or Jailbreak server, reliable Counter-Strike: Source server hosting keeps your SourceMod setup online with rock-solid tickrate.
What your Counter-Strike: Source server needs
CSS is a lightweight classic that runs happily on modest resources. Around 1-2 GB of Counter-Strike: Source server RAM covers most servers, with a little more for large 32+ slot community modes loaded with plugins and custom maps. Counter-Strike: Source server requirements are driven mostly by slot count and SourceMod plugin load rather than memory, and strong single-thread CPU keeps the tickrate steady. Competitive play suits 12-16 slots, while surf, ZE, and Jailbreak servers often run 32-64. NVMe storage keeps custom maps downloading fast.
SourceMod, MetaMod, and community modes
Learning how to host a Counter-Strike: Source server starts with your plugin stack: install MetaMod and SourceMod to run Zombie Escape, Surf, BunnyHop, KZ, Deathrun, GunGame, and more, all configurable through full file access and a FastDL setup for custom content.
Why host with Wabbanode
CSS plans run on high-clock AMD Ryzen 9 CPUs with NVMe SSDs, always-on DDoS protection, and free backups of your configs and plugins. Servers deploy instantly, with 24/7 support ready whenever you need it.
What's Included
What Our Customers Say
Real feedback from gamers who trust us with their server hosting needs
Reviewer names may have been anonymised to protect our customers’ privacy.
“My experience thus far with Wabbanode has been excellent. I am not a pro when it comes to tech or knowing exactly how to set up a server. The service has helped setup my se...”
“All of the workers assisting with server side issues are really nice and respectful, and are very quick to get things fixed or configured.”
“Tabby was absolutely amazing and so dang kind and sweet, amazing customer service 10/10 prices are expensive but would come back again and again because of being treated so nicely”
“I run a Minecraft community with their servers and Im really pleased. They have a decent panel which just works and the owner seems really knowledgeable and regularly giv...”
“I currently have a project zomboid server with them and it has been running great over the last 2 months with mods. They also have good support which makes things very easy”
“I love this site the support is the best i ever had and the server performance is so so good”
“Tabby M did an amazing job helping me transfer my server from my old host to Wabbanode. He also helped me set up extra features I didn’t even know about, and everything is...”
“My girlfriend and I used to use bisect hosting to play modded Minecraft together, and it was good until she wanted to make her own modpack. We couldn't figure it out and t...”
“Markus In Particular Was Extremely Helpful I Will 100% Be Using This Server Host From Now On. Keep Up The Good Work. Love Yall's Company!”
Setup anywhere at no extra cost
We're actively expanding our server locations so you can play with anyone around the globe with low ping
Server Locations
Click to explore each datacenter
Utah, West US
Low latency for West Coast
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our game server hosting. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact our support team.
How do I set up my Counter-Strike: Source server?
Setting up your Counter-Strike: Source dedicated server is quick and easy. After selecting your plan, our automated system provisions the CSS dedicated server via SteamCMD in minutes. Share the connection details with your team and jump straight into the match - no manual SteamCMD, no manual port forwarding.
Which Counter-Strike: Source hosting plan should I choose?
We offer three CSS hosting plans built around real Source engine conventions. Our 2 GB plan supports up to 10 slots - perfect for a private 5v5 competitive or practice server. Our 3 GB plan (recommended) supports up to 24 slots and is the community sweet spot, with plenty of headroom for SourceMod, Metamod:Source, and custom maps. Our 4 GB plan supports the full 64-slot Zombie Escape / heavy community server setup. Every plan includes DDoS protection, automatic backups, and 24/7 support.
How much RAM does a Counter-Strike: Source server need?
CSS is famously lightweight on RAM - the game is CPU-bound rather than RAM-bound. 2 GB comfortably supports up to 10 slots for a competitive server, 3 GB is the sweet spot for the 24-slot community match size (our recommended pick), and 4 GB gives full 64-slot Zombie Escape servers plenty of headroom for SourceMod plugins, custom maps, and workshop content. Because CSS leans on single-core CPU performance, we run high-clock CPUs to hold 64 or 100 tick even under packed community loads.
Can I install SourceMod, Metamod:Source, and custom plugins?
Yes - our CSS hosting has full support for SourceMod, Metamod:Source, SourceTV, and any classic CSS plugin - Zombie Reloaded / Zombie Escape, GunGame, Deathrun, Jailbreak, TTT, Retakes, Surf and BHop timers, KZ timers, and more. Install any plugin, edit config files directly through SFTP or the in-browser file manager, and manage load order without restrictions.
Can I run 5v5 competitive, Zombie Escape, Surf, BHop, KZ, Deathrun or Jailbreak?
Absolutely. Our CSS hosting supports every classic CSS game mode - 5v5 competitive, Zombie Escape, Zombie Mod, Surf, BunnyHop, KZ, Deathrun, Jailbreak, GunGame, TTT, Retakes, aim training, and any custom SourceMod mode. Install the relevant plugin and mapcycle through the control panel and your server is ready to play.
How many slots does a Counter-Strike: Source server support?
CSS servers scale from small 5v5 competitive rooms up to full 64-slot Zombie Escape community servers. Our three plans map cleanly to that range - 10, 24, or 64 slots - and are upgradeable at any time with zero downtime.
Can I upload custom maps and workshop content?
Yes - upload custom maps and workshop content via SFTP or the in-browser file manager. Fastdl setup for map downloads is available through the control panel so players get maps quickly without waiting on Steam's slow default download.
Do you offer DDoS protection?
Yes - every Counter-Strike: Source server includes enterprise-grade DDoS protection at no extra cost. Our network filters malicious traffic automatically so your competitive matches and community server stay online without a tickrate drop.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee on all CSS hosting plans. If you're not completely satisfied with your server, request a full refund within the first week - no questions asked.
What are you waiting for?
Or talk with
Our Team