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Learn how to install Sourcemod and Metamod and use plugins on your server. Both extensions let you customize games like CS:S, CS:GO, DoD:S, or TF2 and significantly expand the server management options available to you.
With Sourcemod and Metamod, you can add plugins, enable special features, and customize your server exactly the way you want.
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You can download the required extensions from Sourcemod and Metamod. Always use the latest stable versions to ensure full functionality and compatibility.
You need the Linux packages Sourcemod and Metamod. Download them from the sources listed above. After downloading, you should have two compressed files. Extract them on your computer so that you have an addons directory containing the sourcemod and metamod folders.
Once you have completed the steps above, you can start the installation. Upload the files to your server via SFTP using an FTP client such as FileZilla, or directly through the file manager under Files. If you're not familiar with SFTP or aren't sure how it works, take a look at our guide: Access via SFTP
Then upload the addons folder to the dod folder on your server. The folder structure should look like this:
/day-of-defeat-source/dod/addons
The setup of Sourcemod and Metamod is now complete. Connect to your server in-game and use the sm version command in the console to check whether Sourcemod and Metamod were installed successfully. The output should look like this:
SourceMod Version Information:
SourceMod Version: 1.9.0.6281
SourcePawn Engine: 1.9.0.6281, jit-x86 (build 1.9.0.6281)
SourcePawn API: v1 = 4, v2 = 12
Compiled on: May 14 2019 16:03:05
Built from: https://github.com/alliedmodders/sourcemod/commit/c5efe48
Build ID: 6281:c5efe48
http://www.sourcemod.net/
Metamod:Source version 1.10.7-dev
Built from: https://github.com/alliedmodders/metamod-source/commit/63da1c3
Build ID: 970:63da1c3
Loaded As: Valve Server Plugin
Compiled on: Mar 28 2019
Plugin interface version: 15:14
SourceHook version: 5:5
http://www.metamodsource.net/
If the message Unknown command appears, something went wrong during installation.
Once Sourcemod and Metamod are installed and working, you can start adding plugins. Download the plugins you want to install on your server from Sourcemod. You'll find a large and constantly growing collection of plugins published over the years. For each plugin, make sure to get the corresponding .smx file.
After downloading the plugins you want, you can continue with the installation. Upload the plugin files via SFTP or through Files to the following directory:
../addons/sourcemod/plugins/
Still looking for the perfect plugins for your server? Browse our carefully curated list of the most popular and highly recommended plugins to improve your gameplay and put the finishing touches on your server. Get inspired and find the extensions that are right for your project.
Day of Defeat: Source has few game-specific plugins—the most common tools are generic SourceMod plugins that also work with other Source games:
If you followed all the steps, you should have successfully installed Sourcemod/Metamod and your chosen plugins. If you have any other questions or need help, our support team is here for you every day! 🙂
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