[Tutorial] Starting your own community server

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MAJOR

Sep 21, 2016 @ 3:54pm

[Tutorial] Starting your own community server

Okay so apparently people would like to make their own servers but has no idea how, so here :

First, understand that there are 2 basic operating systems you can install the server on.
- Windows
- Linux(Using ubuntu in this tutorial)

Things you will need
- A pc to host it on. This can be any random pc lying around in your house or hosted somewhere else.
- SteamCMD(basically it's like the steam client for your server)
- A keyboard, for obvious reasons.
- A brain(Recommended)

Steps for Linux

Steps for Windows

AlliedModders

If you have any questions, feel free to ask below

I SACRIFICED SLEEP FOR THIS TUTORIAL SO IF IT HELPED YOU, PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DONATE SOMETHING TO ME

I all seriousness though, thanks for your support guys. It really means a lot to me to provide servers. Have a great day everyone!

Last edited by MAJOR; Nov 19, 2016 @ 2:21am

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MAJOR

Sep 21, 2016 @ 4:16pm

Steps For Linux

Part 1 - Installing SteamCMD

1. Install all the dependencies required for this project

sudo apt-get install lib32gcc1

sudo apt-get install screen

sudo apt-get nano

2. Create and enter a screen (This is similar to creating a window in windows)

screen -S csgods

You may replace csgods with any name you like

3. Make the directory for SteamCMD and enter it

mkdir ~/steamcmd && cd ~/steamcmd

4. Download and extract SteamCMD

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

tar -xvzf steamcmd_linux.tar.gz

5. Run SteamCMD

./steamcmd.sh

6. Login

Part 2 - Installing the server

7. Choose the download location for the dedicated server

force_install_dir csgods

8. Download CS:GO

app_update 740 validate

This will take a while(11 GB if not mistaken)
Type

exit

to exit the installer after download is completed.

For updating the server

app_update 740

9. Detach the screen
Ctrl + A + D

10. Attach the screen

screen -r csgods

Note that the screen must be detached when you exit if not your server will close

Part 3 - Installing Metamod:source and Sourcemod

11. Enter the Dedicated Server's location

cd csgods

12. Download and Install Metamod:Source

wget http://cdn.probablyaserver.com/sourcemod/mmsource-1.10.6-linux.tar.gz

tar -xzvf mmsource-1.10.6-linux.tar.gz

13. Download and Install Sourcemod

wget https://www.sourcemod.net/smdrop/1.8/sourcemod-1.8.0-git5930-linux.tar.gz

tar -xzvf sourcemod-1.8.0-git5930-linux.tar.gz

14. Edit .vdf file

cd addons

nano metamod.vdf

Delete everything inside and replace with

"Plugin" { "file" "../csgo/addons/metamod/bin/server" }

Part 4 Launching the server

15. Make sure you are in a screen.

screen -S csgods

16. Enter the Dedicated Server's location

cd csgods

17. Enter the launch options

./srcds_run -game csgo -console -usercon -tickrate 128 +sv_setsteamaccount "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" +game_type x +game_mode x +map de_dust2

sv_setsteamaccount is required for you to launch an online server. Get the code here

Mode

game_mode

game_type

Classic Casual

Classic Competitive

Arms Race

Demolition

Last edited by MAJOR; Sep 22, 2016 @ 8:59pm

MAJOR

Sep 21, 2016 @ 4:16pm

Steps For Windows

Part 1 - Installing SteamCMD

1. Create SteamCMD directory

C:\steamcmd

2. Download and Extract SteamCMD

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd.zip

3. Run SteamCMD
CLICK THE DAMN .EXE

4. Login

Part 2 - Installing the server

5. Choose the download location for the dedicated server

force_install_dir csgods

6. Download CS:GO

app_update 740 validate

This will take a while(11 GB if not mistaken)
Type

exit

to exit the installer after download is completed.

For updating the server

app_update 740

Part 3 - Installing Metamod:source and Sourcemod

7. Enter the dedicated server folder
CLICK THE CSGODS FOLDER DAMNIT

8. Download and Install Metamod:Source

https://www.sourcemm.net/downloads/mmsource-1.10.6-windows.zip/30

9. Download and Install Sourcemod

https://www.sourcemod.net/smdrop/1.8/sourcemod-1.8.0-git5930-windows.zip

10. Edit .vdf file
Enter the addons folder.
Open

metamod.vdf

Delete everything inside and replace with

"Plugin" { "file" "../csgo/addons/metamod/bin/server" }

Part 4 Launching the server

11. Enter the Dedicated Server's location
Enter the csgods folder

12. Create launch.bat
Create a new text document.
Paste this inside.

srcds_run -game csgo -console -usercon -tickrate 128 +sv_setsteamaccount "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" +game_type x +game_mode x +map de_dust2

Save file as

launch.bat

sv_setsteamaccount is required for you to launch an online server. Get the code here

Mode

game_mode

game_type

Classic Casual

Classic Competitive

Arms Race

Demolition

13. Open

launch.bat

to launch the server.

Last edited by MAJOR; Sep 25, 2016 @ 3:30am

MAJOR

Sep 21, 2016 @ 4:17pm

AlliedModders

Visit https://forums.alliedmods.net for fun and useful plugins.

Ser Arthur Dayne Sep 24, 2016 @ 8:12pm

1. Cant find a VIP plugin
2. For DM servers, do you put the gamemode to DM or Casual (im stupid or you put on casual and just use a DM plugin?)
3. HOW DO U EH PORT FORWARD :C

MAJOR

Sep 24, 2016 @ 9:36pm

Originally posted by TsaR | tulul:
1. Cant find a VIP plugin

Ask in alliedmodders not here. I can't help you with this.

Originally posted by TsaR | tulul:
2. For DM servers, do you put the gamemode to DM or Casual (im stupid or you put on casual and just use a DM plugin?)

Find a dm plugin you wish to use, then follow the tutorial they give.

Originally posted by TsaR | tulul:
3. HOW DO U EH PORT FORWARD :C

Google it for now, I haven't got the time to make a tutorial on this.

Ser Arthur Dayne Sep 24, 2016 @ 9:43pm

last Q : How do you start the server? scrds.exe? it starts and then it closes by itself

MAJOR

Sep 24, 2016 @ 9:45pm

Originally posted by TsaR:
last Q : How do you start the server? scrds.exe? it starts and then it closes by itself

you need to open the launch.bat not click on the .exe

Ser Arthur Dayne Sep 24, 2016 @ 10:30pm

Originally posted by MAJOR:
Originally posted by TsaR:
last Q : How do you start the server? scrds.exe? it starts and then it closes by itself
you need to open the launch.bat not click on the .exe

where is the launch.bat

Ser Arthur Dayne Sep 24, 2016 @ 11:01pm

the launch.bat instantly closes when i open it. fix?

Ser Arthur Dayne Sep 25, 2016 @ 2:27am

Originally posted by TsaR:
the launch.bat instantly closes when i open it. fix?

hello? xD

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MAJOR

Sep 25, 2016 @ 3:30am

Originally posted by TsaR:
Originally posted by TsaR:
the launch.bat instantly closes when i open it. fix?
hello? xD

sorry my bad, there was a typo. remove './' so it's just srcds_run

#11

Ser Arthur Dayne Sep 25, 2016 @ 3:34am

Originally posted by MAJOR:
Originally posted by TsaR:
hello? xD
sorry my bad, there was a typo. remove './' so it's just srcds_run

fk, why im so bad at this? changed it to srcds_run and then it kinda loads a bunch of sh1t and then closes again? im really sorry for bothering you.

#12

MAJOR

Sep 25, 2016 @ 3:36am

Originally posted by TsaR:
Originally posted by MAJOR:
sorry my bad, there was a typo. remove './' so it's just srcds_run
fk, why im so bad at this? changed it to srcds_run and then it kinda loads a bunch of sh1t and then closes again? im really sorry for bothering you.

do you have csgo open? Make sure it's closed.

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Ser Arthur Dayne Sep 25, 2016 @ 3:38am

Originally posted by MAJOR:
Originally posted by TsaR:
fk, why im so bad at this? changed it to srcds_run and then it kinda loads a bunch of sh1t and then closes again? im really sorry for bothering you.
do you have csgo open? Make sure it's closed.

no. does steam have to closed as well?

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