Installing Workshop Maps Print

In this guide, I’ll show you how to install and launch Steam Workshop maps on your Counter-Strike 2 server using the FinnishHost Game Panel. This lets you easily play community-made maps or collections with just a few clicks.

Step 1: Stop the Server

Before changing map settings, stop your server to prevent conflicts. Click Stop in your FinnishHost panel and wait until the server shows as stopped.

Step 2: Find a Workshop Map or Collection

1. Go to the CS2 Workshop on Steam.
2. Click the map or collection you want to use.
3. Copy the numeric ID at the end of the URL. Example: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=123456789 → Workshop ID = 123456789.

Step 3: Add the Workshop ID to Your Startup Parameters

1. In your FinnishHost panel, open Commandline Manager or Startup Parameters.
2. Add one of these flags depending on what you’re loading:

+host_workshop_map <MAP_ID>

+host_workshop_collection <COLLECTION_ID>

You can also set a default map to start with, for example:

+map de_inferno

Step 4: Save and Start the Server

Click Save to apply your startup parameters, then click Start to boot the server. TCAdmin will automatically download the map or collection from Steam Workshop when the server starts.

Step 5: Verify the Map Loaded Correctly

Open the Web Console after the server starts. Look for lines mentioning Workshop downloads, such as:

Downloading Workshop item 123456789 ...

Then type:

status

This will confirm the current map and active players.

Troubleshooting

• If the map doesn’t download, double-check that your Workshop ID is valid and public.
• Try starting with a simple official map first (e.g., +map de_dust2), then switch to the Workshop map once the server is stable.
• Workshop collections can fail if they contain private or outdated maps — test with one item first.

Notes

We provides support for server functionality only. We cannot offer assistance with custom Workshop content, mod creation, or map development. If a Workshop item fails to download due to third-party issues, please verify its availability on Steam.