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- Stable · Default
Pricing announced at launch
Why LOW.MS?
Below are a few reasons why LOW.MS is the ideal place to host your game server.
SourceMod in one click
Metamod:Source and SourceMod install from the Mods tab. Upload your .smx plugins and you're running whatever your server is known for.
Custom maps, your own fast downloads
Upload maps with the Files tab or SFTP, then point players at your own fast download host so nobody quits at the loading screen.
Bots when you want them
Pick how many, how they fill around real players and how good they are. They wait for a real player to join before they spawn in.
Round rules without config files
Round time, freeze time, buy time, start money, bomb timer, friendly fire and team balance are all fields on the Manage tab.
Console and RCON
Send commands from the Console tab with no password, or open RCON to your own admin tools when you need it.
DDoS protection and backups
Always-on DDoS protection, plus up to 20 backups per server, taken on demand or on a schedule you set.
Automatic Cloud Backups
Your Counter-Strike: Source worlds, settings and mod configuration are backed up to the cloud automatically. Keep up to 20 backups per server and lock the ones that matter so they are never cleared to make room.
From the Backups tab in the LOW.MS control panel you can restore any backup in one click, download a copy to your PC, or take a manual backup before a big change.
- Automatic scheduled backups, stored off your server
- Lock important backups so they are never overwritten
- One-click restore, or download any backup to your PC
- Included with every Counter-Strike: Source server, no extra cost
Overview Console Players Manage Files Mods Backups Logs Settings
Backups include your worlds and mod settings. Locked ones are never deleted to make room.
13/20 backups used Create backup
| Created | Size | Status | Locked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/08/2026, 15:19 | 3.6 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete | |
| 17/08/2026, 15:14 | 3.6 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete | |
| 14/08/2026, 00:12 | 3.6 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete | |
| 11/08/2026, 23:33 | 1.3 MB | Completed | DownloadRestoreDelete |
9 more backups
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot
What people say after they have moved a server to us.
Read our reviews on TrustpilotTop choice in my list
Out of all hosting providers. This is by far the top choice in my list. Simple UI with a mod manager included making it hassle-free when downloading specific mods.
Jose, Trustpilot review
Very helpful and responsive
I opened a ticket for help migrating my server from a different host. The game is Palworld and it isn't a simple process, they did it for me! Very helpful and responsive.
Justin, Trustpilot review
Insanely reliable service
Their prices are pretty cheap and I thought they'd cut back on performance but damn was I wrong. The service has been insanely reliable and the Support Team are on their own level!
Anti, Trustpilot review
Every branch, supported.
We support every public Counter-Strike: Source Steam branch out of the box, including the private password-protected ones. Switch from your control panel any time.
- 3 – Counter-Strike: Source branches supported natively
- Free one-click branch switching from your panel
- Private password-protected branches supported
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13 Server Locations
Low latency wherever your players are
Pick the location closest to your Counter-Strike: Source players. If you are not sure which one to choose, contact support.
Every location has DDoS protection that can absorb attacks of up to 100 Gbps.
If there is a location you would like us to add, let us know. The right location also lists your server under the right region in the in-game server browser.
Our DatacentersEurope
- Amsterdam, NL
- Nuremberg, DE
- Helsinki, FI
- Warsaw, PL
North America
- Ashburn, VA
- Miami, FL
- Dallas, TX
- San Jose, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Bend, OR
Asia & Oceania
- Singapore, SG
- Sydney, AU
- Melbourne, AU
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Counter-Strike: Source server hosting.
Ready to host your Counter-Strike: Source server?
Instant Setup
Your server will be ready within minutes
DDoS Protection
Enterprise-grade protection included
24/7 Support
Expert help whenever you need it
Pricing announced at launch
Cancel anytime. No minimum term. Full refund within 5 days.
Secure Payment
5-Day Money Back
No Contracts
What is Counter-Strike: Source
Counter-Strike: Source turned twenty in 2024, and Valve has moved the series on twice since, first to CS:GO and then to CS2. CS:S is still here anyway. It's the version a lot of us grew up on, it runs on almost anything, and its community servers are where surf, bhop, jailbreak, zombie escape and gungame still live. If your group keeps coming back to it, or you just want de_dust2 to feel the way it did in 2005, your own server is how you get that. Everything you'd normally change sits on the Manage tab of the control panel: map, slots (up to 64), round time, freeze time, buy time, start money, the bomb timer, friendly fire, team balance and all talk. Bots get a count, a fill mode and a difficulty. SourceTV is one switch if you want spectators or demos, and there's a field for your own fast download URL, so players aren't stuck pulling custom maps from the game server at dial-up speed. Metamod:Source and SourceMod install from the Mods tab in one click. After that it's your plugins, your admins and your rules, which is honestly the whole point of running a CS:S server. Backups, DDoS protection and a support team that's there at 3am come as standard.
Money-back Guarantee
We are confident that you'll be happy with our service. If on the rare occasion there is a problem with your service, we will do our absolute best to get things working for you, or you can simply ask for your money back.
We have a full 5 day money-back guarantee on all our game server hosting. No questions asked.
Knowledgebase Articles
A selection of hosting guides and articles, hand-written by our own support team
Connecting to Your Server with SFTP (Port 2022)
Connect FileZilla or WinSCP to your LOW.MS server on port 2022 with the SFTP login from your control panel, find your files, and fix the usual connection and upload problems.
Fixing "Cannot Connect to Server. App ID Specified by Server Is Invalid" on Steam
Seeing "Cannot connect to server. App ID specified by the server is invalid" when joining your ARK, Palworld or other Steam game server? It's a Steam client bug, not your server. Here's how to get connected.
Upgrading your server
A quick guide on getting your server upgraded
Upgrading / downgrading your LOW.MS server
A quick guide on upgrading your LOW.MS server.
Cancelling your server
A quick guide on how to cancel your server with LOW.MS
How to use the scheduled tasks via control panel
Easily create scheduled tasks to make your server run smoothly.
Cutting Edge Control Panel
Start, stop and manage your Counter-Strike: Source server from your browser. Your control panel puts server settings, files, SFTP and backups within reach.
Nexus is now available for supported games, with built-in tools for everyday server management. Existing servers may still use TCAdmin; our support team can help you find the right panel for your server.
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