How to Edit CS 1.6 Server Config Files

The server.cfg file is where you control how your Counter-Strike 1.6 server plays, such as how long each round lasts and how often the map changes. This guide shows you where the main config files are and how to edit them.

Where the Config Files Are

You can edit every file below from the Files tab of your MintServers panel. For most changes, server.cfg is the only file you need.

Step 1: Open server.cfg

Step 2: Add or Change Settings

Each setting goes on its own line, with the setting name first, then a space, then the value. Lines starting with // are comments and are ignored by the game. Here is an example:

// Minutes before the map changes (0 = no time limit)
mp_timelimit 20

// Rounds before the map changes (0 = no round limit)
mp_maxrounds 0

// Length of each round in minutes
mp_roundtime 5

// Seconds players are frozen at the start of a round
mp_freezetime 5

// Money each player starts with
mp_startmoney 800

These are some of the most common settings:

Looking for more settings? You can browse a full list of Counter-Strike 1.6 server commands in this CS 1.6 cvar list.

Step 3: Save and Restart

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Other Config Files

mapcycle.txt

This file at /cstrike/mapcycle.txt controls your map rotation. Every map you add to it must already be uploaded to the cstrike/maps folder. See our Edit Map Cycle guide for the full steps.

Plugin Config Files

If you use plugins such as AMX Mod X, their config files are stored in /cstrike/addons/amxmodx/configs. See our Install Plugins guide to learn how to add plugins.