From server list to first round.

Two ways to join a Counter-Strike 1.6 server.

Connect with Steam

1. Install Counter-Strike 1.6 and sign in to Steam.
2. Open a server page in this directory.
3. Choose Connect with Steam and allow your browser to open Steam when prompted.
4. If a password is required, obtain it from the server’s community.

Use the in-game console

Copy the connect command from a server page. Start Counter-Strike 1.6, open the developer console and paste it, then press Enter.

connect IP:PORT

The console is usually opened with the tilde key (~). If it is unavailable, check the game’s keyboard and console settings.

If the connection fails

No response

Check the last observation time and try again. Your route or firewall may differ from the monitoring node’s.

Server full

Wait for room to join or use the Has room for players filter. Player counts can change between checks.

Password required

Contact the community that operates the server.

Version or content mismatch

Make sure you are running Counter-Strike 1.6 and follow that server’s published requirements.

Never enter your Steam password on a game-server website to connect. A standard connect command needs only the server address.