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Unlock the ultimate gaming experience with our feature-packed Counter-Strike 1.6 server hosting, designed to cater to every aspect of your CS 1.6 gaming needs. Discover a world of seamless performance, customization, and support to elevate your gameplay like never before.
Our friendly and experienced team is ready to support you when you need a hand with your server.
Get your game server up and running in no time, so you can start playing with your friends right away.
Browse all of our beginner-friendly guides that will walk you through setting up your server exactly the way you and your friends want it.
We made sure our panel is easy for first time users, yet powerful enough for the most seasoned server owner. See more below.
Strategically placed server locations across the globe, ensuring optimal connectivity and low latency for gamers in various regions.
Invite as many friends as your resources can handle. We don't charge you by the amount of friends that want to join the server. Set the limit to what you want.
Ryzen 9950, 7950 & 7900 series processors in our server infrastructure, ensures reliable and consistent gameplay. (excludes AU & SG)
We're so confident you will have a great experience, we offer a 7-day money back guarantee. If you're not happy, reach out to a bro.
Having managed some of the world's most popular Counter Strike servers and catered to thousands of players daily, we've gained invaluable insights into the intricacies of operating high-quality game servers.
We observed a significant gap between the offerings of other hosting companies and the actual needs of gamers when it comes to building thriving communities or enjoyable game servers.
With our experience of serving over 3 million players in just a few short years, you can trust us to provide reliable advice to enhance your game servers.
Introducing our user-friendly game control panel, specifically designed for gamers looking to set up a Counter-Strike 1.6 server for the first time. Our extremely easy-to-navigate interface simplifies CS 1.6 server setup and management, making it a breeze for new server owners.
With our control panel, you'll have access to all the essential tools needed for managing your CS 1.6 server. Effortlessly install plugins and mod packs, edit files, setup databases, restart servers, and assign roles to your friends, all in one place. Plus, enjoy unique features such real-time server monitoring and instant feedback on the commands you execute.
Effortlessly manage your game server with our easy-to-use control panel, designed with beginners in mind. Keep an eye on server activity, enter commands, see server settings, and start or stop gameplay with just a few clicks.
Enlist others to help manage your server with our sub-user system. Grant specific permissions to your friends or staff members, allowing them to help manage the server while you retain full control over what they can access.
You can add, delete, edit, and download files directly through our web-based file manager. No need for external FTP clients - everything you need is built right into the control panel for maximum convenience.
Effortlessly manage your game server with our easy-to-use control panel, designed with beginners in mind. Keep an eye on server activity, enter commands, see server settings, and start or stop gameplay with just a few clicks.
Strategically positioned datacenters across multiple continents for optimal performance.
Los Angeles, Dallas, Ashburn, New York
London
Frankfurt
Sydney
Singapore
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START YOUR CS 1.6 SERVER NOW!Get your game server up and running in no time, so you can start playing with your friends right away.
Our friendly and experienced team is ready to support you when you need a hand with your server.
Customize your server easily with our game panel and make it the perfect hangout spot for you and your friends.
Once your order is placed with us and your payment is confirmed, we'll begin the deployment process for your Counter-Strike 1.6 game server. In most cases, you can start playing in less than 10 minutes! After signing up, keep an eye on your email for the login details to access our game panel, and you'll be on your way to enjoying your new game server in no time.
Our game servers are strategically located across multiple regions around the world to provide low-latency, high-performance gaming experiences to our players.
We currently have servers in the following locations:
You can select the server location that best suits your needs through the game settings or launcher.
At Game Host Bros, we prioritize cutting-edge technology to ensure the best performance for our users.
Currently, Australia and Singapore are the only regions without these specifications, but they're equipped with previous-generation AMD hardware and 1Gbps connections.
Yes, you can certainly transfer your existing Counter-Strike 1.6 server data to Game Host Bros. We offer a complimentary server transfer service.
Yes, we offer Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) access for secure and efficient file management of your Counter-Strike 1.6 server. SFTP allows you to transfer files between your local computer and your game server server using an encrypted connection, ensuring that your data is protected during transmission.
In addition to SFTP access, we also provide a user-friendly web-based file browser, which allows you to easily manage your CS 1.6 files directly through our hosting platform's control panel. The file browser makes it simple to upload, download, rename, and delete files without the need for a separate FTP client.
At Game Host Bros, we allow our customers to set the maximum number of players they wish to accommodate on their server, regardless of the hosting plan they select. Unlike other hosting providers that charge based on the number of player slots you use, we focus on the resources that your server consumes.
This means that you can set any maximum number of players for your server without incurring additional costs. However, it is essential to consider the resources your server requires to maintain optimal performance, as higher player counts may demand more CPU, RAM, Disk Space and bandwidth.
Absolutely, we are committed to providing exceptional technical support to our customers, as we consider you a part of our community and value your success. The bros' and community are ready to assist you with any technical issues or questions you may have regarding server hosting and Counter-Strike 1.6.
You can connect with a bro on our Discord where you can ask questions, share tips, and learn from each other's experiences.
Yes, we offer the convenience of managing unlimited game servers from a single hosting account. This feature allows you to efficiently manage and maintain multiple game servers without the hassle of logging into separate accounts for each server. Our hosting platform is designed to provide a seamless experience for users who run multiple game servers across different games or game modes.
In addition to this, we understand the importance of delegating server management tasks to your staff members or division leaders. To accommodate this need, our hosting platform allows you to grant specific access levels and roles to other users, enabling them to manage designated game servers within your account.
With this functionality, you can:
Welcome to Game Host Bros, your premier destination for Counter-Strike 1.6 server hosting! As the game that defined competitive tactical shooters and launched esports into the mainstream, Counter-Strike 1.6 holds a legendary place in gaming history. Our platform delivers expert hosting for this timeless classic, backed by years of experience managing some of the world's most popular Counter-Strike servers.
Counter-Strike 1.6 remains one of the most beloved and played games decades after its release. The game's pure tactical gameplay, skill-based mechanics, and incredible modding community continue to attract players worldwide. Whether you're running classic competitive matches, surfing, zombie escape, deathrun, or any of the countless custom game modes, our hosting ensures optimal performance for this legendary title.
Our hosting infrastructure runs on cutting-edge technology with powerful processors and unlimited CPU and RAM under fair use policy. While Counter-Strike 1.6 was designed for older hardware, running it on modern infrastructure ensures absolutely flawless performance, instant server responses, and the ability to handle complex mods and full player counts effortlessly.
One-click AMX Mod X installation makes server customization incredibly simple. AMX Mod X is the essential modding framework for Counter-Strike 1.6, powering thousands of plugins including admin systems, stat tracking, custom game modes, weapon modifications, anti-cheat tools, and community features. Our streamlined installation process eliminates hours of manual configuration, getting your modded server operational in seconds.
Automatic FastDL is included with every Counter-Strike 1.6 server, ensuring players can quickly download custom maps, models, sounds, and sprites when connecting. This is essential for community servers - whether you're running de_dust2 exclusively, cycling through aim maps, hosting surf servers, or creating unique experiences with custom content. Our FastDL infrastructure delivers files at high speeds without manual setup.
Adding custom maps to your CS 1.6 server is effortless through our control panel. Upload maps directly, configure map rotations, and manage custom content all from one interface. The Counter-Strike 1.6 community has created tens of thousands of maps over the years - from competitive layouts to creative mini-games, aim maps, surf maps, and everything imaginable.
Player slots are unlimited on our platform - build your Counter-Strike community without per-slot fees. We charge based on actual resource consumption under fair use, not arbitrary player limits. Whether you're running a small 10-slot private server or a packed 32-slot public server that's constantly full, you won't face additional costs for accommodating more players.
Setting up your Counter-Strike 1.6 server is remarkably fast. Our streamlined setup process gets your legendary server operational in minutes. Select your game mode, configure basic settings, choose your map rotation, install desired AMX Mod X plugins, and launch. You'll receive connection details via email immediately, allowing players to connect and experience classic Counter-Strike gameplay.
The intuitive control panel provides comprehensive CS 1.6 server management. Configure game modes, adjust round timers, set server rates and variables, manage map rotations, install AMX Mod X plugins, modify gameplay parameters, and customize every aspect of your Counter-Strike 1.6 experience. Advanced users have full FTP access for direct configuration file editing and custom content installation.
Worldwide server locations provide optimal connectivity for competitive gameplay. Choose from strategically positioned datacenters across multiple continents to minimize latency for your player base. In Counter-Strike 1.6 where split-second reactions and precise aim determine outcomes, low ping is absolutely critical. Our infrastructure ensures responsive gameplay with minimal lag across all regions.
Our technical support team consists of veteran Counter-Strike players and server administrators who have managed some of the world's most popular CS servers serving over 3 million players. We've been hosting Counter-Strike 1.6 servers since the game's golden age and understand its intricacies completely. When you need assistance with AMX Mod X configuration, custom game modes, or optimization, you'll communicate with experts who deeply understand CS 1.6.
Browse our extensive library of guides covering every aspect of Counter-Strike 1.6 server administration. From basic setup and AMX Mod X plugin installation to advanced scripting, competitive server configuration, custom map integration, FastDL optimization, and troubleshooting, our documentation ensures you have the knowledge to create your ideal CS 1.6 server.
Security features are built into our platform at no extra charge. Enterprise-grade DDoS protection keeps your matches running smoothly even under coordinated attacks. SFTP access provides encrypted file transfers for managing server files, maps, models, and configurations. Automated backup systems protect your server data, plugin configurations, player statistics, and community rankings.
Real-time server monitoring provides instant visibility into performance metrics. Track player counts, current map, server rates, resource usage, and connection quality. Execute RCON commands through our web interface and receive instant feedback. These comprehensive tools give you complete operational control over your legendary CS 1.6 server at all times.
Counter-Strike 1.6 supports an incredible variety of community-created game modes that have become legendary in their own right. Run classic competitive 5v5, public servers, Deathmatch, Gun Game, Zombie Plague, Zombie Escape, Surf, KZ (climb), Bhop, Hide and Seek, Jailbreak, Deathrun, Football, Warcraft 3 mod, and literally thousands more. The AMX Mod X plugin ecosystem means virtually any gameplay concept imaginable has been implemented.
The AMX Mod X plugin ecosystem for CS 1.6 is one of the most mature and extensive in gaming history. Over two decades of community development has produced tens of thousands of plugins for every purpose - admin tools, ranking systems, VIP features, weapon modifications, custom game modes, statistics tracking, anti-cheat systems, and quality-of-life improvements. Our platform fully supports the entire plugin ecosystem.
Managing multiple servers? Our platform allows unlimited game servers from a single hosting account. Perfect for communities running multiple CS 1.6 servers with different configurations - competitive practice servers, public servers, surf servers, zombie servers, jailbreak, deathrun, and more. Create sub-users with specific access levels for delegation to server administrators and moderators.
Custom content is a cornerstone of Counter-Strike 1.6 community servers. Beyond custom maps, many servers feature custom player models, weapon skins, sound effects, and sprites. Our automatic FastDL system handles all content types efficiently, compressing and delivering files to ensure players can quickly download your server's unique content and start playing immediately.
The nostalgia and pure gameplay of Counter-Strike 1.6 continues to attract both veteran players reliving their glory days and new players discovering why this game became legendary. The skill ceiling is incredibly high, the gameplay is perfectly balanced, and the community continues creating new content. Our servers maintain this legacy with modern infrastructure and expert support.
We're confident you'll love our Counter-Strike 1.6 hosting, which is why we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. If our service doesn't meet your community's standards, simply contact a bro within the first week for a full refund. Your satisfaction and preserving this legendary game's community are our top priorities.
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