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There are two ways to run CS 1.6 HLDS Server , through GUI or Console.
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Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
GUI
If you are new to CS then GUI is the easiest way to start HLDS server.
Advantages:
- Easiest way to start
- Very easy to manage CVARs, Change maps, kick/ban players etc
- Graphical stats for players, cpu usage, ping and FPS.
Disadvantages:
- Consumes more CPU and RAM
- Cannot be used in Service mode or in Windows Startup
- Cannot use parameters
Starting:
- Go to your HLDS Directory(for eg. E:/HLDS/ or C:Program FilesValveHLServer).
- Double click the hlds.exe icon.
- If you have steam installed , than you can start Dedicated Server from your Steam Games Menu.
Console
Running HLDS via Console is best and most efficient way to start server
Advantages:
- Consumes less RAM and CPU.
- Can be used in Service mode and loaded on Windows Startup.
Disadvantages:
- Difficult to use for beginners.
Starting:
- Right Click on hlds.exe and click “Create a Shortcut”
- Now right click the created shortcut and click properties.
- Enter Parameters of your choice after the Target Location(for eg. “E:/HLDS/hlds.exe” parameters)
Parametes/Console variables that can be used in HLDS are
-console
Specifies to HLDS to run in console mode
-game <game name>
Specifies which HLDS game (mod) to run (for eg. -game cstrike)
-ip <ipaddress>
Specifies the IP address on which server will start
+port
Which port to use
Which port to use
-sport <port>
Specifies the VAC2 port the server should use.
Specifies the VAC2 port the server should use.
+hostname “SERVERNAME”
Specifies the name of the server. Replace “SERVERNAME” by your server’s name.
Specifies the name of the server. Replace “SERVERNAME” by your server’s name.
+map
Specifies which map to start.
Specifies which map to start.
+maxplayers
Specifies maximum player slots in the server.
Specifies maximum player slots in the server.
-autoupdate
Specifies HLDS to update itself.
Specifies HLDS to update itself.
-insecure
Disables Valve Anti-Cheat technology
Disables Valve Anti-Cheat technology
-pingboost <1/2/3>
Selects between optimized HLDS network code stack. Set this on 2 usually reduces latency toward 1ms without loss of activity input packets.
Selects between optimized HLDS network code stack. Set this on 2 usually reduces latency toward 1ms without loss of activity input packets.
Examples
“E:HLDShlds.exe” -console -game cstrike -insecure -port 27016 -pingboost 3 +sys_ticrate 1000 -heapsize 500000 +maxplayers 20 +map de_dust2
“C:HLDShlds.exe” -console -game cstrike +ip 69.68.67.66 +sv_lan 1 +maxplayers 22 +map de_dust2 -nomaster