CS2 Server – How to Run Workshop Maps

CS2 Server – How to Run Workshop Maps is a step-by-step guide for server owners looking to launch and manage Counter-Strike 2 Workshop maps on a dedicated server.
This guide covers the easiest method for running CS2 Workshop maps, or map collections using console commands.

1. How to Launch Workshop Maps Using the Console

• Select a map from Steam Workshop

• Access your Control Panel at panel.ggservers.com
• Start the server (if it’s not online)
• Go to the “Console” tab
• Run the following command:
  
  host_workshop_map [Workshop ID] 
  
  Make sure to change the [Workshop ID] with the actual ID.

• The logs will show Host activate: Changelevel (mapName) once it’s loaded.

2. How to Launch Workshop Map Collections Using the Console

• Access the “Collections” section on Steam Workshop and select a collection of maps.
• Or create a collection following our guide.

• Access your Control Panel at panel.ggservers.com
• Start the server (if it’s not online)
• Go to the “Console” tab
• Run the following command:
  
  host_workshop_collection[Workshop ID] 
  
  Make sure to change the [Workshop ID] with the actual ID.

• The logs will show Host activate: Changelevel (firstMapfromCollection) once it’s loaded.

Click here to learn how to create a map collection.

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