Counter-Strike: Source
Server Hosting
Host your own Counter-Strike: Source dedicated server today. Run 5v5 competitive, Zombie Escape, Surf, BunnyHop, KZ, Deathrun, Jailbreak, GunGame, and any classic CSS mode with full SourceMod support. Instant setup, DDoS protection, and 24/7 expert support.
Instant Setup
DDoS Protected
24/7 Support
15,000+ Modpacks
NVMe Storage
Instant Setup
DDoS Protected
24/7 Support
15,000+ Modpacks
NVMe Storage
RECOMMENDED
Counter-Strike: Source
Premium hosting•Instant setup
Recommended Plan
3GB RAM
Perfect for 24 players
$0.00
per month
Setup Assistance
No Setup Fees
7-Day Refund Guarantee
Build Your Server
Customize Your
Perfect Setup
Configure your ideal Counter-Strike: Source server in minutes. Select player count, location, and extras - then launch instantly.
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Player Count
Select how many players you plan on playing with. All plans come with unlimited player slots.
2
Power Your Server
Configure your RAM, adjusting for more players if needed
2GB
RAM
~8 players
3GB
RAM
~12 players
REC
4GB
RAM
~16 players
5GB
RAM
~20 players
6GB
RAM
~24 players
7GB
RAM
~28 players
8GB
RAM
~32 players
10GB
RAM
~40 players
12GB
RAM
~48 players
16GB
RAM
~64 players
24GB
RAM
~96 players
32GB
RAM
~128 players
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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
Singapore
Central APAC
Sydney, Australia
Low latency for the outback
More Locations
Coming Soon
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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
MADE FOR YOU
What is Counter-Strike: Source?
Counter-Strike: Source is Valve's legendary tactical shooter that defined an entire genre. Built on Source 1, CSS delivered the classic 5v5 CT-vs-T formula on iconic maps like de_dust2, de_inferno, and cs_office. Two decades on, CSS remains one of the most-modded games on Steam, powering a thriving community-server scene - Zombie Escape, Surf, BunnyHop, KZ, Deathrun, Jailbreak, GunGame, TTT, Retakes, and countless custom modes keep the servers full every day.
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.
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.
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.
Quick Setup Auto SteamCMD Port Forwarding Ready in 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.
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.
Daily Backups One-Click Restore Unlimited Storage Auto Schedule
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.
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.
Enterprise DDoS Shield 24/7 Monitoring Firewall Protection Anti-Grief
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.
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.
SourceMod & Metamod SourceTV Support Custom Map Uploads Full SFTP Access
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Global Network
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
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Uptime
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Server Locations
Click to explore each datacenter
Utah, West US
Low latency for West Coast
Online
Texas, Central US
Optimal for central America
Online
New York, East US
Optimal for East Coast
Online
Miami, Florida
Ideal for South America coverage
Online
Canada
Northern America coverage
Online
London
UK & Ireland access
Online
Germany
Central Europe hub
Online
France
Western Europe coverage
Online
Finland
Nordic region access
Online
Singapore
Central APAC
Online
Sydney, Australia
Low latency for the outback
Online
Utah, West US
Low latency for West Coast
AMD EPYC 7551
$1.49/GB AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
$2.99/GB DDoS ProtectionNVMe Storage
Got Questions?
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.
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