Hi,

I have set up a Counter-Strike 1.6 server on my VPS, but I am facing an issue where the server does not show up in my Favorites in CS 1.6. Despite following all necessary steps, such as ensuring the correct configuration, opening ports, and making sure everything is correctly set up on my VPS, the server is still not visible.

Here are the steps I have already taken:

Configured the server.cfg file correctly with the right IP and port.
Opened port 27015 in the firewall and verified the inbound rules in the security group for my VPS (if using AWS or a similar provider).
Tried to manually add the server to my favorites by entering the public IP and port.
Made sure the server is sending a heartbeat to Steam's master server with the correct sv_master1 value (sv_master1 "80.242.211.26").
Restarted the server multiple times.
Even though I’ve done all of this, the server still doesn't appear under Favorites in CS 1.6. I have tried asking friends to check if they can see it, but they cannot either.

Could you please assist me in identifying any possible network issues or misconfigurations that could be causing this?

Best regards,
Elijon Nikoliqi

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It sounds like you’ve already taken the right steps to set up your Counter-Strike 1.6 server on your VPS, but since it’s still not appearing in your Favorites, here are a few more things to check:
1. Verify That the Server is Reachable

Before anything else, try connecting manually through the in-game console by typing:
connect [your-public-IP]:27015
If it doesn’t connect, the issue might be related to network settings or firewall rules.
2. Check If the Server is Set to LAN Mode

If your server is mistakenly set to LAN mode, it won’t show up publicly. Open your server.cfg file and ensure that:

The sv_lan setting is set to 0 (it should not be 1).
The server IP is correctly set.

3. Make Sure Ports Are Fully Opened

Even though you mentioned opening port 27015, ensure that both UDP and TCP traffic are allowed. Some game server queries use UDP instead of TCP. If your VPS has an additional security group or firewall (such as on AWS or Google Cloud), check that it allows inbound connections on UDP port 27015.
4. Ensure the Server is Binding to the Correct IP

Sometimes, a server binds to an internal or local IP instead of the public IP. Run the status command in the server console to check what IP it’s using. If it shows an internal IP (like 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you may need to explicitly set the public IP in the configuration.
5. Check if the Server is Communicating with Steam’s Master Servers

Your server should be sending a heartbeat to Steam’s master servers so that it appears in the list. To check this, open the server console and type:

heartbeat (to manually trigger a registration attempt)
sv_master1 (to verify the master server address)

If needed, you can manually set the master server address to hl1master.steampowered.com to ensure it’s connecting correctly.
6. Try a Different Port

In some cases, port 27015 may be blocked by the hosting provider or ISP. Try using another port, such as 27016, and update your firewall rules accordingly.
7. Check for VPS Provider Restrictions

Some VPS providers block or restrict game server traffic. If you’re using a cloud provider like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, double-check the security settings to ensure game traffic is allowed.
8. Test Your Server on an External Tracker

If the server doesn’t show up in Favorites, check whether an external game server tracker can detect it. You can try adding it manually to a server list or monitoring tool to see if it's reachable. You might find this resource useful for testing your server's visibility.

Let me know if the issue persists after trying these steps! 🚀

Fix: change in server.cfg (and/or amxx.cfg) sv_lan 0 (this cvar
it doesn't have to be 1).