Tutoriales

A balanced comparison of running a CS 1.6 server on Windows or Linux: performance, the ReHLDS stack, cost, security, tooling, and a clear recommendation for each situation.

A practical comparison of renting a managed CS 1.6 game server versus running your own on a VPS, covering control, cost, DDoS protection, tickrate, and which fits your situation.

A realistic breakdown of the cost of running a CS 1.6 server -- VPS, FastDL, DDoS protection, domain, and your time -- and where the money actually goes as you scale.

CS 1.6's UDP query protocol is a classic DDoS target. This vendor-neutral guide explains the attack types and the exact protection features that actually matter.

The concrete limits of a shared cheap game-hosting slot versus a real VPS -- root access, custom builds, FPS, and DDoS handling -- and which one your server actually needs.

How to pick a hosting region for the lowest ping to your actual player base, why peering matters more than raw distance, and how to test routes before you pay.

CS 1.6 is single-threaded, 32-bit, and latency-sensitive, which makes the right VPS an unusual choice. This vendor-neutral checklist covers what actually matters.

How to point a domain at your CS 1.6 server so players connect by name instead of a raw IP, why GoldSrc resolves hostnames, the A-record setup, and the non-default-port caveat.