Tips and Tricks

Establishing a Connection

Using Steam Overlay Browser

This option allows you to establish a connection using the Steam Overlay Browser. It is ideal for gamers who wish to seamlessly interact with our services while playing games.

Steps to Connect:

  1. Activate the In-Game Console:
    1. Open Steam.
    2. Open your Library, right-click on Counter-Strike / Counter-Strike: Source, and select "Properties...".
      Properties

    3. In the "Launch Options" field, enter: -console.
      -console

  2. Start the game.
  3. Open the Steam Overlay (default key: Shift + Tab).
  4. Launch the in-overlay browser and navigate to gameservertracker.net.
  5. For the desired server, click the copy icon.
    console connect command
  6. Close the Steam Overlay (default: Shift + Tab), paste the copied IP:Port (Ctrl + V or Right Click > Paste), then press Enter or click "Submit".
    console connect command

Using a Regular Browser

You can also establish a connection using any standard web browser. This method provides flexibility if you are not using the Steam client.

Simply click on the Steam icon for the desired server and confirm the subsequent message from your browser (Open Link).
console connect command

Creating Your Own Server

Steam Networking Server

This option guides you through setting up your own server using the Steam Networking Server.

  1. Activate the in-game console: (See "Establishing a Connection" > Step to Connect > 1. Activate the In-Game Console)
  2. Launch the game.
  3. Click on "Create Server".
  4. In the "Server" tab, select the desired starting map.
  5. Enable the "Use Steam Networking" checkbox.
    console connect command

  6. In the "Game" tab, adjust the desired settings.
  7. It is recommended to include your location in the "Hostname" field. For example, you could name your server "Lord Helmchen's Server [Europe|CH]". This makes it immediately apparent on gameservertracker.net whether the connection speed is acceptable, and it also allows users to filter by server name (e.g., by "Europe").
    console connect command

Important Server Commands for Counter-Strike: Source

The following is a list of essential server commands used in Counter-Strike: Source. You can enter these commands in the in-game console (i.e., copy, paste, and execute them with Enter).

For a complete list of commands, please visit: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/List_of_Counter-Strike:_Source_console_commands_and_variables

  • sv_changelevel <map name>: (e.g. "sv_changelevel fy_iceworld_real") Changes the current map to another map.
  • mp_timelimit <minutes>: (e.g. "mp_timelimit 20") Sets the time limit for rounds.
  • mp_roundtime <minutes>: (e.g. "mp_roundtime 2.5") Defines the duration of each round.
  • mp_freezetime <seconds>: (e.g. "mp_freezetime 1.5") Sets the freeze time at the start of rounds.
  • mp_buytime <seconds>: (e.g. "mp_buytime 30") Determines the time window during which players can purchase equipment.
  • mp_buy_anywhere <0|1>: (e.g. "mp_buy_anywhere 1") Allows players to buy items from any location.
  • mp_friendlyfire <0|1>: (e.g. "mp_friendlyfire 1") Toggles friendly fire on or off.
  • mp_startmoney <amount>: (e.g. "mp_startmoney 800") Sets the starting money for players.
  • mp_maxmoney <amount>: (e.g. "mp_maxmoney 16000") Defines the maximum amount of money a player can accumulate.
  • mp_limitteams <number>: (e.g. "mp_limitteams 2") Limits team imbalance to maintain fair play.
  • mp_c4timer <seconds>: (e.g. "mp_c4timer 35") Sets the bomb explosion timer.
  • mp_warmuptime <seconds>: (e.g. "mp_warmuptime 60") Specifies the duration of the warmup period.
  • mp_maxrounds <number>: (e.g. "mp_maxrounds 30") Sets the maximum number of rounds in a match.
  • mp_restartgame <0|1>: (e.g. "mp_restartgame 1") Restarts the game or match.
  • sv_alltalk <0|1>: (e.g. "sv_alltalk 1") Enables voice communication between all players regardless of team.
  • sv_voiceenable <0|1>: (e.g. "sv_voiceenable 1") Toggles voice chat functionality on the server.
  • mp_falldamage <0|1>: (e.g. "mp_falldamage 1") Enables or disables damage from falling.
  • sv_gravity <value>: (e.g. "sv_gravity 800") Adjusts the gravitational force in the game.
  • sv_maxspeed <value>: (e.g. "sv_maxspeed 320") Sets the maximum speed players can move.
  • sv_airaccelerate <value>: (e.g. "sv_airaccelerate 10") Adjusts the air acceleration for players.
  • bot_add <t|ct>: (e.g. "bot_add ct") Adds a bot (terrorist or counter-terrorist) to the game.
  • bot_kick: (e.g. "bot_kick") Removes one or all bots from the game.
  • bot_stop: (e.g. "bot_stop") Freezes all bots in place.
  • bot_mimic: (e.g. "bot_mimic") Enables bots to mimic player movements.
  • bot_mimic_yaw: (e.g. "bot_mimic_yaw") Adjusts the yaw when bots mimic players.
  • bot_zombie <0|1>: (e.g. "bot_zombie 1") Sets bots to a non-aggressive (zombie) mode.
  • bot_dont_shoot <0|1>: (e.g. "bot_dont_shoot 1") Prevents bots from firing their weapons.
  • bot_quota <number>: (e.g. "bot_quota 10") Sets the maximum number of bots allowed in the game.
  • bot_quota_mode <mode>: (e.g. "bot_quota_mode fill") Determines the method for maintaining the bot quota.
  • bot_auto_vacate <0|1>: (e.g. "bot_auto_vacate 1") Automatically removes bots when a human player joins.
  • bot_chatter <level>: (e.g. "bot_chatter normal") Controls the level of in-game chatter from bots.
  • sv_cheats <0|1>: (e.g. "sv_cheats 0") Enables or disables cheat commands on the server.

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