> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Install SourceMod Plugins on a Counter-Strike: Source Server > Install SourceMod plugins on a Counter-Strike: Source server: upload the .smx to addons/sourcemod/plugins, add its extra files, then sm plugins refresh. To install a SourceMod plugin on a FREAKHOSTING Counter-Strike: Source server, upload the plugin's `.smx` file to `/cstrike/addons/sourcemod/plugins/` and any `translations`, `gamedata` or `configs` files to the matching folders under `addons/sourcemod/`. Then type `sm plugins refresh` in the console or change the map. Check it with `sm plugins list`. SourceMod must be installed first. | Difficulty | Time | Works on | Panel page | | - | - | - | - | | Beginner | 5 minutes per plugin | CS:S servers with SourceMod installed | **Files**, **Console** | ## Before you start * [Install Metamod:Source and SourceMod](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/installing-sourcemod-for-css.md). They are not preinstalled. * Get plugins from the [AlliedModders plugin list](https://www.sourcemod.net/plugins.php) or the author's GitHub. Check that the plugin supports Counter-Strike: Source. * Make a [backup](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md) before adding several plugins. ## How to install a plugin **1. Download the plugin** Download the compiled `.smx` file. If the author only offers a `.sp` source file, you need a compiled `.smx`; the server can't run `.sp` files. **2. Upload the .smx** In **Files**, open `/cstrike/addons/sourcemod/plugins/` and upload the `.smx`. **3. Upload extra files** If the plugin comes as a zip with `addons/sourcemod/...` inside, upload the zip to `/cstrike`, click **...** and choose **Unarchive** so every file lands in the right folder. Otherwise copy each folder by hand: | Plugin folder | Goes to | | - | - | | `plugins` | `/cstrike/addons/sourcemod/plugins/` | | `translations` | `/cstrike/addons/sourcemod/translations/` | | `gamedata` | `/cstrike/addons/sourcemod/gamedata/` | | `configs` | `/cstrike/addons/sourcemod/configs/` | | `extensions` | `/cstrike/addons/sourcemod/extensions/` (use the Linux `.so` file) | **4. Load it** In the [console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md), type `sm plugins refresh`. A map change or restart also loads new plugins. **5. Check it** Type `sm plugins list`. Your plugin should be in the list without an error. **6. Configure it** Many plugins create a config file in `/cstrike/cfg/sourcemod/` the first time they load. Edit it, then change the map or restart. ## Plugin commands | Command | What it does | | - | - | | `sm plugins list` | Lists loaded plugins with their numbers | | `sm plugins refresh` | Loads new plugins and reloads changed ones | | `sm plugins load ` | Loads one plugin, for example `sm plugins load funvotes` | | `sm plugins unload ` | Unloads one plugin until the next map change | | `sm plugins reload ` | Reloads one plugin by its list number | | `sm plugins info ` | Shows details and errors for a plugin | ## How to turn a plugin off Move the `.smx` into `/cstrike/addons/sourcemod/plugins/disabled/` with **Move**, then change the map. To turn it back on, move it back into `plugins/`. SourceMod also keeps some optional plugins in `plugins/disabled/`, such as map voting plugins. Move one into `plugins/` to use it. ## Why a plugin doesn't load | Error in `sm plugins list` or `sm plugins info` | Fix | | - | - | | Plugin isn't in the list | The `.smx` isn't in `addons/sourcemod/plugins/` | | `Could not find translation file` | Upload the plugin's `translations` files | | `Native "..." was not found` | An extension is missing or outdated; install what the plugin page lists | | `Wrong game` or game-specific errors | The plugin is made for another game, such as CS:GO or TF2 | Plugin errors are also written to `/cstrike/addons/sourcemod/logs/`. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I install CS:GO or CS2 plugins on CS:S? CS2 plugins (CounterStrikeSharp and similar) don't work on CS:S. Many CS:GO SourceMod plugins don't either. Use plugins that list Counter-Strike: Source as supported. ### Do plugins need a restart? Usually not. `sm plugins refresh` or a map change loads them. Plugins with extensions or gamedata may need a full restart. ### Where do plugin settings go? Most plugins use a file in `/cstrike/cfg/sourcemod/` or a cvar you can add to `server.cfg`. The plugin page tells you which. ## Related guides > [card] [CS:S server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/counter-strike-source-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every CS:S page in one place. > [card] [Install SourceMod](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/installing-sourcemod-for-css.md) > > Install the framework first. > [card] [Add admins](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/adding-sourcemod-admins-in-css.md) > > Give players admin rights. > [card] [Custom skins](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/counter-strike-source/how-to-add-custom-skins.md) > > Player model plugins. > [card] [File Manager](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-file-manager.md) > > Upload, move and unarchive. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Checked against the official [AlliedModders wiki](https://wiki.alliedmods.net/Managing_your_sourcemod_installation)** on 31 October 2026 (SourceMod 1.12). Game Panel paths tested by the FREAKHOSTING team on 31 October 2026. Steps may differ slightly if SourceMod changes. > [!NOTE] > > ### Need Extra Help? > > If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist: > > * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website. > * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) > * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting) > * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com) > [!TIP] > > ### Save on Your Hosting > > Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order! *** **Last Updated:** October 2026 This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.