[Linux-Tutorial] Setting up a Counter-Strike 1.6 Server [Part #1]

[Filex Dragneel]

Here you'll learn how to set up a cs 1.6 server on your linux.

This is tested on Linux - Ubuntu 16.04.6 LTS , but it should work on other Linux distributions too.

End Note ( Spoiler of Part #2 ) :
 

Spoiler

In the next tutorial (Part #2 of setting up cs 1.6 server) , i will be showing how to install the following stuffs:

Fun fact that u might not know , theese things down are already installed on all csbd servers , with exception of "ReGameDLL" and "VTC" xd

ReHLDS - same as HLDS but with thousand of bug fixes & improvements and exploit protections
ReGameDLL -uff , too long to explain , i'll explain this one what's for in the next tutorial
Metamod ( "addons/metamod" ) - a plugin that allows other plugins like Reunion , AMX MOD X , ReAuthChecker to run and more...
Reunion/dproto - a metamod plugin ,installing a patch that allows non-steamers and steamers to play on the same server.
ReAuthChecker - a metamod plugin for a protection of xFakePlayers

ReVoice / VTC - a metamod plugin to allow non-steamers and steamers to talk via microphone.
AMX MOD X  ("addons/amxmodx" ) - a metamod plugin that allows you to install plugins like amx_slap , amx_kick , weapon restrictions , zombie plague 6.2...
 

 

 

1. Open Terminal by pressing CTRL+ALT+T
   The Terminal looks like this :
   
    
2. Make sure your system is up to date.
   Type the following commands in Terminal ( you'll be asked for the password of the current user you have log in with. )

   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get upgrade

   
    

3. Install SteamCMD + Counter-Strike 1.6 Server
   Create a folder "SteamCMD" somewhere you want , i'll create it inside a folder "My Files - Tutorials" on my Desktop
   
    

   mkdir SteamCMD - with this command , you create a folder named "SteamCMD"
   cd SteamCMD - with this command , you change your current directory to the folder you just created.

   
   
   
   
   Now let's install some libs you need for the SteamCMD to run propertly

   x32 bit (i386) - sudo apt-get install lib32gcc1
   x64 bit (amd64) - sudo apt-get install lib64gcc1

   
   
   Allow the ports used by SteamCMD ( Stupid Firewall shits ? )

   sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp -m udp --sport 27000:27030 --dport 1025:65355 -j ACCEPT
   sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp -m udp --sport 4380 --dport 1025:65355 -j ACCEPT

   
   
   Now let's download and install SteamCMD , type the following commands :

   wget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz
   tar xvfz steamcmd_linux.tar.gz
   rm steamcmd_linux.tar.gz

   
   
   Now run SteamCMD and wait untill it install , after that start installing Counter-Strike 1.6 Server with the following commands

   ./steamcmd.sh
   Steam> login anonymous
   Steam> force_install_dir ../Server
   Steam> app_set_config 90 mod cstrike
   Steam> app_update 90 validate
   Steam> exit

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   IMPORTANT: If "app_update 90 validate" command fail to install app '90' , run it AGAIN , sometimes 1st run doesn't work.
   
   Last steps of installing the server: ( PS: in my case , in my terminal it says 'File Exists' , because i already have installing all these things )
    

   mkdir ~/.steam
   ln -s ~/SteamCMD/linux32 ~/.steam/sdk32

   
   
   
   
   
    

4. Create a hlds_run script to start up your server.
   
   Mouse's Right Click on  : New Document => Empty Document
   Save it and rename it to something like "start_server.sh"
   
   
   
   Now open the file "start_server.sh" with a text editor ( doesn't matters what kind of text editor you'll use ) , im my case i'll use gedit
   Then put the following lines into the file and click on "Save" - then close it.
   
   Edited: before "cd Server" command , add line "killall hlds_run"

   killall hlds_run
   cd Server
   ./hlds_run -game cstrike +ip PUT_YOUR_IP_HERE +port 27015 +maxplayers 32 +map de_dust2

   IMPORTANT: Where you see "PUT_YOUR_IP_HERE" , replace it with your ip.
   
   
   
   IMPORTANT: Before running the script , you need to give it permissions with the following command:

   chmod +x ./start_server.sh

   
   Now final step , run the script and your server should start.
    

   ./start_server.sh