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 for the used ports in the Windows Defender Firewall. Details are in the Port Forwarding (Firewall) guide.

Dedicated Server: Day of Defeat: Source Dedicated Server Windows Setup

Discover how to quickly and easily set up a Day of Defeat: Source Dedicated Server on your VPS or Dedicated Server → Learn more now

10 November 20263 min read1 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Do you have a VPS or Dedicated Server and want to install game servers on it? For example, a Day of Defeat: Source Dedicated Server? Then you’re in the right place! Below, we explain step-by-step how to install such a service on your server.

Dedicated Server: Day of Defeat: Source Dedicated Server Windows Setup

Preparation

To set up a Day of Defeat: Source 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 package. It contains the steamcmd.zip file, which must be extracted first. It’s recommended to create a dedicated folder for this and extract the file there. In the end, you should see the steamcmd.exe file. 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 Day of Defeat: Source server.

Installation

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

The next step is the installation. This is done with the command app_update 232290. The app ID 232290 corresponds to the Day of Defeat: Source Dedicated Server application.

Please be patient until the download finishes – for larger games, this can take some time. Once everything is successful, a success 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 the TCP/UDP protocols.

Configuration

Up to this point, you have completed the basic installation of your Day of Defeat: Source server. Further server settings can be made directly by editing the startup file. Navigate to your root directory. There you will find the cfg folder, where you open the file server.cfg. Here you can adjust server options.

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../steamapps/common/dod-ds/dod/cfg/server.cfg

Registering a GSL Token

For other players to join your server, you must generate and embed a Game Server Login Token (GSLT). This token authenticates your server with Steam. To create a GSLT, visit http://steamcommunity.com/dev/managegameservers and generate a token with the Game ID 232290, which stands for Day of Defeat: Source.

Then add the token to your server startup parameters with +sv_setsteamaccount <TOKEN>.

Starting & Connecting to the Server

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

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start srcds.exe -console -game dod -secure +maxplayers 22 +map de_dust +sv_setsteamaccount XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully set up and configured your Day of Defeat: Source server on your VPS! If you have any further questions or problems, 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 Day of Defeat: Source Dedicated Server using the command app_update 232290 validate within 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 232290. The full command in SteamCMD is: app_update 232290 validate

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Dedicated Server: Day of Defeat: Source Dedicated Server Windows Setup

Introduction

Preparation

Installation

Configuration

Registering a GSL Token

Starting & Connecting to the Server

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

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Preparation

Installation

Configuration

Registering a GSL Token

Starting & Connecting to the Server

Conclusion

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