Setting up a CS: Source server to be accessible from the internet

I am trying to set up a Counter-Strike: Source server so that I can play online with my friends. The server is simply a Windows 10 Desktop PC.

I followed the instructions using steam.cmd, as per here and here.

Now, when I execute C:\steamcmd\css\srcds.exe -console -game cstrike -insecure +maxplayers 16 +map de_dust2, a window opens and the following is displayed:

66.7 fps  0/16 on map         de_dust2
Console initialized.
Using Breakpad minidump system. Version: 5394425 AppID: 232330
Loaded 1335 VPK file hashes from C:\steamcmd\css\cstrike\cstrike_pak.vpk for pure server operation.
Loaded 1335 VPK file hashes from C:\steamcmd\css\cstrike\cstrike_pak.vpk for pure server operation.
Loaded 1218 VPK file hashes from C:\steamcmd\css\hl2\hl2_textures.vpk for pure server operation.
Loaded 574 VPK file hashes from C:\steamcmd\css\hl2\hl2_sound_vo_english.vpk for pure server operation.
Loaded 383 VPK file hashes from C:\steamcmd\css\hl2\hl2_sound_misc.vpk for pure server operation.
Loaded 446 VPK file hashes from C:\steamcmd\css\hl2\hl2_misc.vpk for pure server operation.
Loaded 5 VPK file hashes from C:\steamcmd\css\platform\platform_misc.vpk for pure server operation.
server.dll loaded for "Counter-Strike: Source"
maxplayers set to 16
Unknown command "r_decal_cullsize"
maxplayers set to 16
Network: IP 192.168.178.28, mode MP, dedicated Yes, ports 27015 SV / 27005 CL
Initializing Steam libraries for INSECURE Internet server.  Authentication and VAC not requested.
No account token specified; logging into anonymous game server account.  (Use sv_setsteamaccount to login to a persistent account.)
Executing dedicated server config file server.cfg
Using map cycle file 'cfg/mapcycle_default.txt'.  ('cfg\mapcycle.txt' was not found.)
Set motd from file 'cfg/motd_default.txt'.  ('cfg/motd.txt' was not found.)
Set motd_text from file 'cfg/motd_text_default.txt'.  ('cfg/motd_text.txt' was not found.)
SV_ActivateServer: setting tickrate to 66.7
"bot_allow_machine_guns" = "1"
 game replicated
 - If nonzero, bots may use the machine gun.
'sourcemod/sourcemod.cfg' not present; not executing.
Server is hibernating
Connection to Steam servers successful.
   Public IP is 87.XX.XXX.XX.
Assigned anonymous gameserver Steam ID [A:1:3375420425:14562].
VAC secure mode disabled.

In particular, sourcemod/sourcemod.cfg not present; not executing. intrigues me (line 6 from the bottom).

Does this mean the server is not running?

When I open the game and search for the server using the indicated public IP and the ports 27015, 27005 etc., it says: "Server is not responding". On my router, I opened ports 26900 - 27020, which should cover the necessary range as per here.

When connecting using the PC's local IP, the server is found in the server list.

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How do I make a Counter-Strike: Source online server?

Launch Steam Click the "favorites" tab across the top of that window. Click on the "Add a Server" button near the the lower right corner, and a second window will appear. In that box, enter your server's IP address, followed by a colon, and the port number "27015". Your server should now show in the big central window.

How do I join a Counter-Strike: Source server with IP?

How to Find Server IP in CSGO

Bring up your console and enter the \u201cstatus\u201d command.

You'll now see a lot of information on your screen. Scroll through the details until you find the server's IP address.

Copy the address and send it to your other friends so that you can start playing together.

How do I find the IP of my CS Source?

You need to port forward the port 27015 for your PC's local IP on your router, then enter sv_lan 0 into the CS 1.6 console. Then, your friends can join you, by connecting to your public IP:27015. e.g., if your IP was 12.345.678.90 your friend would enter connect 12.345.678.90 into their CS 1.6 console and hit enter.

How to make a Counter-Strike: Source Server | 2022

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