How do I start the server after installation?

After completing the installation via SteamCMD, you will find the server executable in the target folder. Start it by double-clicking or via the command line with your desired startup parameters (e.g., port number, map, max players).

How do I connect via RDP to my Windows server to perform the installation?

Use Remote Desktop Connection with your server’s IP address, the username Administrator, and the password stored in the ZapX dashboard. Details can be found in the First Access (RDP) guide.

Do I need to set up firewall rules for the server?

Yes, to make your server publicly accessible, you must create inbound (and depending on the game, outbound) rules in the Windows Defender Firewall for the ports used. Details are available in the Port Forwarding (Firewall) guide.

Dedicated Server: Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Dedicated Server Windows Setup

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Introduction

Do you have a VPS or Dedicated Server and want to install game servers on it? For example, a Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Dedicated Server? Then you’re in the right place! Below, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to install such a service on your server.

Dedicated Server: Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Dedicated Server Windows Setup

Preparation

To set up a Counter-Strike: Condition Zero server, SteamCMD is required. SteamCMD is the command-line version of the Steam client. With this tool, you can quickly and easily download dedicated server applications for popular Steam games. You can find SteamCMD on the official Valve developer page: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD.

Next, download the tool. You will receive a steamcmd.zip file that must be extracted first. It’s recommended to create a dedicated folder where you extract the file. In the end, you should see steamcmd.exe. Launch it and wait until the installation process completes.

Once the message Loading Steam API.... OK appears, the process has completed successfully, and you can start installing the Counter-Strike: Condition Zero server.

Installation

After installation, you should be able to run commands in the Steam command line (steamcmd.exe). You need to log in there. This works with the user anonymous. Run the following command: login anonymous

The next step is the installation. This is done with the command app_update 90. The app ID 90 stands for the Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Dedicated Server application.

Please be patient until the download finishes – for larger games, this can take some time. Once everything is successful, a confirmation message will appear.

To make the server visible and accessible from outside, the server ports used must be allowed/forwarded in the firewall. Open the Windows Firewall settings.

In the settings, additional rules must be added. Click on inbound and outbound rules as described below and add them for the following ports: 27015-27020 for TCP/UDP protocols.

Configuration

Up to this point, you have completed the basic installation of your Counter-Strike: Condition Zero server. Further server settings can be made directly by editing the startup file. Go to your root directory. Navigate to the cfg folder and open the file server.cfg. There you can adjust server options.

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../steamapps/common/cs-ds/cstrike/cfg/server.cfg

Starting the Server & Connecting

Now for the main part: start your server. Switch to the main game directory and run the following start command:

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hlds.exe -console -game cstrike +maxplayers 8 +map de_dust

In the command line window, you should now see logs indicating that the server has started successfully. Note that the first start may take a bit longer as everything is being set up. Alternatively, you can connect directly by using the search bar in the server list below and searching for [your_ip_address]:2456.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured your Counter-Strike: Condition Zero server on your VPS! If you have any further questions or issues, our support team is available daily – don’t hesitate to contact us! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

First, download SteamCMD from the official Valve website, extract it to a folder of your choice, and run steamcmd.exe. Once 'Loading Steam API.... OK' appears, install the Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Dedicated Server with the command app_update 90 validate inside SteamCMD.

SteamCMD is the command-line version (CLI) of the Steam client. It allows you to download dedicated server files and Steam Workshop content without installing the graphical Steam client.

The app ID is 90. The full command in SteamCMD is: app_update 90 validate.

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