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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.
We made sure our panel is easy for first time users, yet powerful enough for the most seasoned server owner. See more below.
Get your game server up and running in no time, so you can start playing with your friends right away.
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 or equivalent EPYC processors in our server infrastructure, ensures reliable and consistent gameplay.
Strategically placed server locations across the globe, ensuring optimal connectivity and low latency for gamers in various regions.
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.
Our friendly and experienced team is ready to support you when you need a hand with your server.
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.
Never get stuck. Our library of Counter-Strike 1.6 guides walks you through everything from first-time setup to advanced configuration.
Learn how to change the map on your CS 1.6 dedicated server.
Learn how to change your server hostname on your CS 1.6 dedicated server.
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Learn how to join your CS 1.6 dedicated server using the IP address.
Learn how to set up FastDL for your CS 1.6 dedicated server.
Learn how to install AMX Mod X, Metamod, and plugins on your CS 1.6 dedicated server.
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.
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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.
Your Counter-Strike 1.6 server will be deployed within 10 minutes of payment. Check your email for login details to access the game panel.
We have servers in the following locations:
All servers run on high-spec AMD hardware with NVMe SSDs and 10Gbps connections. See our full hardware specifications by region.
Yes, we offer free server transfers. Check our guides for CS 1.6-specific transfer instructions, or reach out on Discord for help.
Yes, we provide SFTP access and a web-based file browser in the control panel for managing your Counter-Strike 1.6 server files.
You can set any player count the game supports. We charge based on resources used, not player slots.
Yes, check our guides as we cover most things you'd want to do with your server. You can also open a support ticket or reach out on Discord.
Yes, you can manage unlimited game servers from one account. You can also create sub-users with specific permissions to let staff manage designated servers.
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. 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.
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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.
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