Turn desktop as server to play Counter Strike Source

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Is there a way to make my Desktop (running Windows 7 Pro) to a server and install Counter Strike Source then I can play with my friends online? Thank you :-)



Best Answer

Yes, you can do that.

You are looking for a dedicated server.

If you want to make it reachable for your friends you will need to configure port forwarding in your router and setup dyndns.

This video might help you

Video Summary:

  1. Download and start steamcmd
  2. Set directory: force_install_dir c:\csgo-ds\
  3. Login: login anonymous
  4. Download CSGO-DS: app_update 740 validate
  5. Batch file to launch the DS: filename.bat

Ports to open:

  • 27015 TCP/UDP
  • 27020 UDP
  • 27005 UDP
  • 51840 UDP



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How do you make a counter strike source server?

You can now play Valve's classic shooter Counter-Strike 1.6 in a web browser. Not Steam installation required. Without paying a penny or having to register for anything, you can simply load up the game and battle it out in the classic terrorist vs counter-terrorist setting.

How do I play Counter Strike Source with a friend?

  • Login in. Run the file, then you need to type the following to create a folder, where the server files will be deployed. ...
  • Downloading the files. After SteamCMD has successfully we will start downloading the server files. ...
  • Start the server. ...
  • Download the config. ...
  • Configurate Sourcemod/Add Admins.




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