How quickly is my Counter-Strike: Source server ready to use?

As soon as your order is paid, your Counter-Strike: Source server is provisioned automatically, usually in under 60 seconds. You will find the access details directly in our Control Panel.

Is my Counter-Strike: Source server always online?

Yes. Your Counter-Strike: Source server stays online continuously and runs on powerful hardware. Through the Control Panel you have full file access and can restart it any time with a single click.

Is my Counter-Strike: Source server protected against DDoS attacks?

Yes. Every Counter-Strike: Source server is secured by our DDoS protection. The protection is active automatically, with nothing for you to set up.

Can I install a different game on my Counter-Strike: Source server at any time?

Yes. Through the game instances in the Control Panel you can install a different game on your Counter-Strike: Source server at any time. Your previous save stays intact, because every instance is backed up and you can switch back at any time without losing data.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my Counter-Strike: Source server at any time?

Yes. You adjust the resources of your Counter-Strike: Source server such as memory and storage yourself in the Control Panel at any time. When upgrading, you only pay the prorated difference for the remaining term.

Do I get my own address for my Counter-Strike: Source server?

Yes. Your Counter-Strike: Source server comes with a free subdomain that you can share directly with your friends. Just set it up and connect right away, at no extra cost.

Is there a minimum term or contract?

No. Thanks to our 100% prepaid system, you pay for your products in advance, with no contract, no notice period and no hidden costs. You only renew if you want to.

Do I have to cancel my Counter-Strike: Source server when I no longer need it?

No. Thanks to the 100% prepaid system, there is nothing to cancel. Simply do not renew your Counter-Strike: Source server and it expires automatically at the end of the paid term.

Can I get a refund for my Counter-Strike: Source server?

Yes. We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee so you can try out your Counter-Strike: Source server with peace of mind.

Can I reach support when I need help?

Yes. Through our ticket system you can reach us at any time directly from the Control Panel. Support is handled by the same team that also builds and runs EmeraldHost, so you get answers that actually solve your problem.

Rent a Counter-Strike: Source Server

Name: Counter-Strike: Source
Brand: EmeraldHost
Rating: 4.9 (837 reviews)

€3.00

for 30 days

Included

Up to 32 players
24/7, always online
Automatic backups & tasks
Switch between 100+ games
Free subdomains

3 GB RAM

€4.50

for 30 days

Included

Up to 32 players
24/7, always online
Automatic backups & tasks
Switch between 100+ games
Free subdomains

4 GB RAM

€6.00

for 30 days

Included

Up to 32 players
24/7, always online
Automatic backups & tasks
Switch between 100+ games
Free subdomains

Individual

Create your own configuration

Included

Freely configurable
Upgrade or downgrade anytime
Unlimited slots
Included DDoS protection
10-730 day terms
Optional auto-renewal

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee

No contracts, thanks to prepaid

Your Server. Your Control.

Manage every aspect of your server through our custom-built Control Panel, designed for speed, clarity and full control.

Your entire setup at a glance: live status, CPU, RAM and player count, with every key action right at hand. You always know exactly how your server is doing.

Standard vs. Performance

We offer every gameserver in two variants: Standard on AMD EPYC for solid all-round performance, Performance on AMD Ryzen for maximum power. Compare both and find the right fit for your gaming experience.

Processor

Clock Speed

Storage

Network

DDoS Protection

Standard

Solid performance for most servers

Processor

AMD EPYC 7443 / 7543P

Clock Speed

up to 4.0 GHz

Storage

NVMe SSD

Network

2x 10 Gbit/s

DDoS Protection

Recommended

Performance

Maximum power for demanding servers

Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D / 9950X

Clock Speed

up to 5.7 GHz

Storage

NVMe SSD

Network

2x 10 Gbit/s

DDoS Protection

Rent an affordable Counter-Strike: Source Server

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Counter-Strike: Source brings the series classic tactical gameplay to the Source engine. Two teams, Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists, clash in short, intense rounds. Strategy, teamwork and quick reflexes count for more than raw firepower.

The game modes range from classic bomb planting and defusing to hostage rescue. Every round demands precise play, fast decisions and clear communication within your team.

Compared to the original, the Source engine delivers better graphics and more believable physics without touching the proven mechanics. Pistols and machine guns rule close quarters, sniper rifles the long sightlines: every weapon calls for its own tactics.

In multiplayer you can team up with friends or take on the global community. Without coordination you rarely get far, so it pays to learn the maps and develop a playstyle of your own.

On your own Counter-Strike: Source server you set the map rotation, game modes and rules yourself, and invite exactly the people you want to play with.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about our servers.

Can't find your answer? Browse our guides or create a support ticket. We're happy to help.

Manage your server together with your team

Share your game server with team members without sharing credentials. Everyone works with their own account and you decide who can do what.

No password sharing

Team members sign in with their own account, your credentials stay private.

Fine-grained permissions

Control individually who can use the console, files, backups, mods or restarts.

You stay in control

Assign permissions per member and adjust or revoke them at any time.

Pixelpiraten

4 members

Mod-Schmiede

3 members

Weltenbauer

2 members

Your team

3 members

Sam

Full access

Owner

René

Console, backups, mods

Moderator

Luca

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What our customers say

Thousands of gamers and communities call EmeraldHost home for their projects. A few of their voices.

Sunday evening ticket, answer after five minutes

Had a problem on a Sunday evening and figured I would wait until Monday. The answer was there in under five minutes.

Kai E. R.

Price is right

Price is right. I was at two other hosts before, here I pay less and get more RAM.

Tobias B.

Fast answer, sadly not possible

My ticket was answered within minutes. What I wanted was not possible, but at least they told me straight away.

Sinan

Good deals again and again

Good deals throughout the year. I have saved a fair bit on renewals twice already.

Hendrik

Server just keeps running

Server just keeps running. Been here over a year with Minecraft for about 40 people, not one outage.

MoritzHD

Server was there instantly

Server was there instantly. Paid and less than a minute later I was playing with my friends.

Jan-Ole

Good, I tuned the settings myself

The server is stable and support helps fast. I did have to adjust the default settings for my modpack though.

Timo W.

DayZ runs clean

DayZ runs clean, the tick rate holds even with 40 people on. My experience elsewhere was very different.

Ralf

Console right in the browser

Console right in the browser, I watch the logs run and can step in at once. No SSH needed.

Steffen

Sunday evening ticket, answer after five minutes

Had a problem on a Sunday evening and figured I would wait until Monday. The answer was there in under five minutes.

Kai E. R.

Price is right

Price is right. I was at two other hosts before, here I pay less and get more RAM.

Tobias B.

Fast answer, sadly not possible

My ticket was answered within minutes. What I wanted was not possible, but at least they told me straight away.

Sinan

Good deals again and again

Good deals throughout the year. I have saved a fair bit on renewals twice already.

Hendrik

Server just keeps running

Server just keeps running. Been here over a year with Minecraft for about 40 people, not one outage.

MoritzHD

Server was there instantly

Server was there instantly. Paid and less than a minute later I was playing with my friends.

Jan-Ole

Good, I tuned the settings myself

The server is stable and support helps fast. I did have to adjust the default settings for my modpack though.

Timo W.

DayZ runs clean

DayZ runs clean, the tick rate holds even with 40 people on. My experience elsewhere was very different.

Ralf

Console right in the browser

Console right in the browser, I watch the logs run and can step in at once. No SSH needed.

Steffen

The prepaid thing is great

The prepaid thing is great. No subscription and no charge I forget about, I top up and renew when I want to.

Julien

Easy to use

Easy to use, even without prior knowledge. Console, backups and restart are right there, I never looked up a tutorial.

Lea M.

Good guides ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Good guides, I sorted two things out myself without even opening a ticket.

Ben H.

Really nice support

Really nice support, no canned replies and no queue. Somebody who actually thinks along writes back.

Marlon K.

Modpack with one click

Picked the modpack in the panel, installed, done. I used to upload all that over FTP.

Fabian G.

Very happy so far

Very happy so far. We have several game servers for our Discord and manage them all in one place.

Dennis K.

Rented a Palworld server

Rented a Palworld server in the evening and 10 minutes later six of us were on it. Set up nothing, it just ran.

Luca

Switched games, no problem

We were bored of Minecraft and moved to another game. Same server and the old world stayed saved.

Yannick B.

The prepaid thing is great

The prepaid thing is great. No subscription and no charge I forget about, I top up and renew when I want to.

Julien

Easy to use

Easy to use, even without prior knowledge. Console, backups and restart are right there, I never looked up a tutorial.

Lea M.

Good guides ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Good guides, I sorted two things out myself without even opening a ticket.

Ben H.

Really nice support

Really nice support, no canned replies and no queue. Somebody who actually thinks along writes back.

Marlon K.

Modpack with one click

Picked the modpack in the panel, installed, done. I used to upload all that over FTP.

Fabian G.

Very happy so far

Very happy so far. We have several game servers for our Discord and manage them all in one place.

Dennis K.

Rented a Palworld server

Rented a Palworld server in the evening and 10 minutes later six of us were on it. Set up nothing, it just ran.

Luca

Switched games, no problem

We were bored of Minecraft and moved to another game. Same server and the old world stayed saved.

Yannick B.

Sunday evening ticket, answer after five minutes

Had a problem on a Sunday evening and figured I would wait until Monday. The answer was there in under five minutes.

Kai E. R.

Price is right

Price is right. I was at two other hosts before, here I pay less and get more RAM.

Tobias B.

Fast answer, sadly not possible

My ticket was answered within minutes. What I wanted was not possible, but at least they told me straight away.

Sinan

Good deals again and again

Good deals throughout the year. I have saved a fair bit on renewals twice already.

Hendrik

Server just keeps running

Server just keeps running. Been here over a year with Minecraft for about 40 people, not one outage.

MoritzHD

Server was there instantly

Server was there instantly. Paid and less than a minute later I was playing with my friends.

Jan-Ole

Good, I tuned the settings myself

The server is stable and support helps fast. I did have to adjust the default settings for my modpack though.

Timo W.

DayZ runs clean

DayZ runs clean, the tick rate holds even with 40 people on. My experience elsewhere was very different.

Ralf

Console right in the browser

Console right in the browser, I watch the logs run and can step in at once. No SSH needed.

Steffen

Sunday evening ticket, answer after five minutes

Had a problem on a Sunday evening and figured I would wait until Monday. The answer was there in under five minutes.

Kai E. R.

Price is right

Price is right. I was at two other hosts before, here I pay less and get more RAM.

Tobias B.

Fast answer, sadly not possible

My ticket was answered within minutes. What I wanted was not possible, but at least they told me straight away.

Sinan

Good deals again and again

Good deals throughout the year. I have saved a fair bit on renewals twice already.

Hendrik

Server just keeps running

Server just keeps running. Been here over a year with Minecraft for about 40 people, not one outage.

MoritzHD

Server was there instantly

Server was there instantly. Paid and less than a minute later I was playing with my friends.

Jan-Ole

Good, I tuned the settings myself

The server is stable and support helps fast. I did have to adjust the default settings for my modpack though.

Timo W.

DayZ runs clean

DayZ runs clean, the tick rate holds even with 40 people on. My experience elsewhere was very different.

Ralf

Console right in the browser

Console right in the browser, I watch the logs run and can step in at once. No SSH needed.

Steffen

Sunday evening ticket, answer after five minutes

Had a problem on a Sunday evening and figured I would wait until Monday. The answer was there in under five minutes.

Kai E. R.

Price is right

Price is right. I was at two other hosts before, here I pay less and get more RAM.

Tobias B.

Fast answer, sadly not possible

My ticket was answered within minutes. What I wanted was not possible, but at least they told me straight away.

Sinan

Good deals again and again

Good deals throughout the year. I have saved a fair bit on renewals twice already.

Hendrik

Server just keeps running

Server just keeps running. Been here over a year with Minecraft for about 40 people, not one outage.

MoritzHD

Server was there instantly

Server was there instantly. Paid and less than a minute later I was playing with my friends.

Jan-Ole

Good, I tuned the settings myself

The server is stable and support helps fast. I did have to adjust the default settings for my modpack though.

Timo W.

DayZ runs clean

DayZ runs clean, the tick rate holds even with 40 people on. My experience elsewhere was very different.

Ralf

Console right in the browser

Console right in the browser, I watch the logs run and can step in at once. No SSH needed.

Steffen

The prepaid thing is great

The prepaid thing is great. No subscription and no charge I forget about, I top up and renew when I want to.

Julien

Easy to use

Easy to use, even without prior knowledge. Console, backups and restart are right there, I never looked up a tutorial.

Lea M.

Good guides ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Good guides, I sorted two things out myself without even opening a ticket.

Ben H.

Really nice support

Really nice support, no canned replies and no queue. Somebody who actually thinks along writes back.

Marlon K.

Modpack with one click

Picked the modpack in the panel, installed, done. I used to upload all that over FTP.

Fabian G.

Very happy so far

Very happy so far. We have several game servers for our Discord and manage them all in one place.

Dennis K.

Rented a Palworld server

Rented a Palworld server in the evening and 10 minutes later six of us were on it. Set up nothing, it just ran.

Luca

Switched games, no problem

We were bored of Minecraft and moved to another game. Same server and the old world stayed saved.

Yannick B.

The prepaid thing is great

The prepaid thing is great. No subscription and no charge I forget about, I top up and renew when I want to.

Julien

Easy to use

Easy to use, even without prior knowledge. Console, backups and restart are right there, I never looked up a tutorial.

Lea M.

Good guides ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Good guides, I sorted two things out myself without even opening a ticket.

Ben H.

Really nice support

Really nice support, no canned replies and no queue. Somebody who actually thinks along writes back.

Marlon K.

Modpack with one click

Picked the modpack in the panel, installed, done. I used to upload all that over FTP.

Fabian G.

Very happy so far

Very happy so far. We have several game servers for our Discord and manage them all in one place.

Dennis K.

Rented a Palworld server

Rented a Palworld server in the evening and 10 minutes later six of us were on it. Set up nothing, it just ran.

Luca

Switched games, no problem

We were bored of Minecraft and moved to another game. Same server and the old world stayed saved.

Yannick B.

The prepaid thing is great

The prepaid thing is great. No subscription and no charge I forget about, I top up and renew when I want to.

Julien

Easy to use

Easy to use, even without prior knowledge. Console, backups and restart are right there, I never looked up a tutorial.

Lea M.

Good guides ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Good guides, I sorted two things out myself without even opening a ticket.

Ben H.

Really nice support

Really nice support, no canned replies and no queue. Somebody who actually thinks along writes back.

Marlon K.

Modpack with one click

Picked the modpack in the panel, installed, done. I used to upload all that over FTP.

Fabian G.

Very happy so far

Very happy so far. We have several game servers for our Discord and manage them all in one place.

Dennis K.

Rented a Palworld server

Rented a Palworld server in the evening and 10 minutes later six of us were on it. Set up nothing, it just ran.

Luca

Switched games, no problem

We were bored of Minecraft and moved to another game. Same server and the old world stayed saved.

Yannick B.

Boost your performance with EmeraldHost

Your server deserves the best. Powerful hardware, a modern panel and a support team that actually helps. Everything you need for your project.

DDoS ProtectionWe protect your server against DDoS attacks automatically, without you having to do anything. Just stay online, we'll take care of the rest.

Free SubdomainsYour server gets its own address that you can pass on directly. Easy to set up and ready to connect, at no extra cost.

First-Class HardwareWe rely on brand hardware from manufacturers like AMD and Samsung, plus fast NVMe SSDs. Your server stays stable even under full load.

Instant ActivationOrdered, paid, online. Your server is set up fully automatically and ready in under 60 seconds. Just log in and get going right away.

100% PrepaidYou pay upfront and keep full control of your costs, with no hidden fees. Renew manually or automatically, whichever suits you best.

Personal SupportBehind our support is the same team that also builds and operates EmeraldHost. You get answers that actually solve your problem.

Still not convinced?

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Test the full Counter-Strike: Source server before you pay. If you like it, you convert it into a regular server and keep all your data.

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Runtime

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Order Summary

Counter-Strike: Source

Your Server. Your Control.

Dashboard

Dashboard

Live Console

Live Console

File Manager

File Manager

Config Editor

Config Editor

Server Instances

Server Instances

Scheduled Tasks

Scheduled Tasks

Statistics

Statistics

Standard vs. Performance

Standard

Performance

Rent an affordable Counter-Strike: Source Server

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly is my Counter-Strike: Source server ready to use?

Is my Counter-Strike: Source server always online?

Is my Counter-Strike: Source server protected against DDoS attacks?

What hardware does my Counter-Strike: Source server run on?

Can I install a different game on my Counter-Strike: Source server at any time?

Can I upgrade or downgrade my Counter-Strike: Source server at any time?

Do I get my own address for my Counter-Strike: Source server?

Is there a minimum term or contract?

Do I have to cancel my Counter-Strike: Source server when I no longer need it?

Can I get a refund for my Counter-Strike: Source server?

Can I reach support when I need help?

Manage your server together with your team

No password sharing

Fine-grained permissions

You stay in control

What our customers say

Sunday evening ticket, answer after five minutes

Price is right

Fast answer, sadly not possible

Good deals again and again

Server just keeps running

Server was there instantly

Good, I tuned the settings myself

DayZ runs clean

Console right in the browser

The prepaid thing is great

Easy to use

Good guides ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Really nice support

Modpack with one click

Very happy so far

Rented a Palworld server

Switched games, no problem

Sunday evening ticket, answer after five minutes

Price is right

Fast answer, sadly not possible

Good deals again and again

Server just keeps running

Server was there instantly

Good, I tuned the settings myself

DayZ runs clean

Console right in the browser

Test without risk:
24 hours for free!