Counter-Strike 1.6

Guides for running your Counter-Strike 1.6 server on FSHOST.

New Here? Start With These

Follow the path for the server you have.

Free Server

1. Connect to your server. Find the IP and port on the Free Server Panel, then open the console and type connect IP:PORT
2. Log in to RCON with the password from the panel: RCON Commands
3. Make yourself an admin for the session: Become a Server Admin

Pro Server

1. Connect to your server. The IP and port are at the top of your server's page at fshost.me/pro/servers
2. Make yourself an admin: Become a Server Admin
3. Change your settings in the config template: Config Files
4. Add plugins and maps over FTP: AMX Mod X Plugins and Custom Maps and FastDL

Guides

• Become a Server Admin - Add admins with AMX Mod X
• RCON Commands - Console commands for maps, players and settings
• Config Files - Which config file to edit over FTP (Pro)
• AMX Mod X Plugins - Install your own plugins (Pro)
• Custom Maps and FastDL - Upload maps and set up fast downloads (Pro)

Server Types

Free Servers

• AMX Mod X preinstalled
• RCON access
• Maps from our map library

Create Free Server →

Pro Servers

• Permanent admin access
• PODBot bots
• FTP access for configs, plugins and maps
• FastDL on request
• Priority support through Pro Support tickets
• No advertisements

View Pro Plans →

Common Tasks

Server Configuration

Change hostname:

rcon hostname "Your Server Name - free @ fshost.me"

Set password:

rcon sv_password "password123"

Configure gameplay:

rcon mp_startmoney 800
rcon mp_roundtime 2
rcon mp_c4timer 35
rcon mp_friendlyfire 0

Map Management

Change map:

rcon changelevel de_dust2

List available maps:

rcon maps *

Restart current map:

rcon sv_restart 1

Player Management

View players:

rcon status

Kick player:

rcon kick #id

Add yourself as admin:

rcon amx_addadmin "YourName" "abcdefghijklmnopqrstu"

Custom Maps

Available Maps

Browse the CS 1.6 map library for custom maps we can install for you. Pro servers can also upload their own maps, see Custom Maps and FastDL.

AMX Mod X

Admin System

Admin Levels:

• Full Admin - All permissions (abcdefghijklmnopqrstu)
• Moderator - Kick, ban, basic controls (abcd)
• Operator - Map changes, votes (abcdefij)

Admin Commands:

amx_kick <player>          # Kick player
amx_ban <minutes> <player> # Ban player
amx_slay <player>          # Slay player
amx_map <mapname>          # Change map
amxmodmenu                 # Open admin menu

Plugin Support

AMX Mod X comes preinstalled with these plugins:

• Admin commands
• Map management
• Player voting
• Statistics tracking
• Reserved slots (Pro)

Pro servers can add their own plugins, see AMX Mod X Plugins.

PODBot Commands (Pro Only)

Bot Management

Add bots:

rcon pb add 50        # Add medium skill bot
rcon pb add 90        # Add expert bot

Remove bots:

rcon pb removebots    # Remove all bots

Bot configuration:

rcon pb_autokill 1    # Auto-kill bots when humans die

Pro Feature

PODBot commands require a Pro server and admin privileges. Learn more about becoming an admin.

Getting Support

Resources

• Documentation: Browse these guides for answers
• Discord: Join FSHOST Community
• Support Channels:
  • Free users: #free-support
  • Pro users: #pro-support

Common Questions

How do I become an admin?

Follow the complete Admin Setup Guide which covers:

1. Logging into RCON
2. Using amx_addadmin command
3. Understanding admin flags
4. Accessing admin menu

Can I add custom maps?

Yes. Check our map library first and ask on a ticket to get a map installed. Pro servers can also upload their own maps over FTP, see Custom Maps and FastDL.

How do I add bots?

Bots (PODBot) are available on Pro servers only. Use admin commands like amx_pbmenu to control bots. See RCON Commands for details.

What is AMX Mod X?

AMX Mod X is the admin and plugin system for Half-Life games, including CS 1.6. It provides admin commands, votes, map changes and player management.

Do I need permanent admin access?

Free servers have temporary admin, which resets on restart. On Pro servers, admins stay after a restart.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Free	Pro
RCON Access	Yes	Yes
AMX Mod X Admin	Temporary	Permanent
PODBot Support	No	Yes
Custom Maps	Yes	Yes
FTP Access	No	Yes
Advanced Plugins	Limited	Yes
Priority Support	No	Yes
No Advertisements	No	Yes

View Full Comparison →

Advanced Topics

Server Variables (ConVars)

Gameplay settings:

• mp_buytime - Buy time duration
• mp_startmoney - Starting money
• mp_roundtime - Round duration
• mp_c4timer - C4 explosion time
• mp_friendlyfire - Enable friendly fire

Server settings:

• sv_password - Server password
• hostname - Server name
• sv_alltalk - All-talk voice chat
• sv_gravity - Gravity setting
• sv_cheats - Enable cheats (testing only)

Full reference: RCON Commands

Security Best Practices

Protect Your RCON

• Never share RCON password
• Don't type password in public chat
• Change password if compromised
• Use strong passwords
• Be careful with 'l' flag (RCON access) for other admins