How To Edit CS 1.6 Server Config Files

In this guide you will learn how to edit the different Counter-Strike 1.6 config files such as server.cfg, mapcycle.txt and exactly what each one is for.

Main Configs in CS 1.6

By default, the configuration files listed below will control 99% of the things you need to do on your server. Here is an overview of each file and what commands/convars should go where. You can edit these files by going to Management > File Manager.

server.cfg

Default location: /cstrike/server.cfg

The server.cfg file is the main configuration file of your CS 1.6 server, this is where you add custom commands which can control things such as, round timers, map timers and much more.

Here are some examples of common settings:

mp_timelimit - Time before map rotation.
mp_maxrounds - Maximum rounds before map change.
mp_roundtime - Sets round time.

If you’re looking for an in-depth list of CS 1.6 server commands, check out this website.

mapcycle.txt

Default location: /cstrike/mapcycle.txt

The mapcycle file is where you edit your CS 1.6 server map rotation, ensure that any map added has already been uploaded to the cstrike/maps folder on your server.

Default Contents

de_airstrip
cs_havana
de_chateau
de_aztec
as_oilrig
cs_siege
de_cbble
de_dust
cs_747
de_prodigy
cs_assault
cs_office
cs_italy
cs_backalley
cs_militia
de_train

Plugin Config Files

Default location: /cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs

If you’re using CS 1.6 plugins such as AMX Mod X, each plugin you install should generate a config file inside the AMX Mod X plugin folder.