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How to load a map in CS:S

Type map de_dust2 in the server console to start a fresh game on de_dust2. Players reconnect to it automatically.

map

Loads the given map, starting a fresh game and disconnecting everyone briefly.

map <mapname>

Examples

map de_dust2

Load Dust2.

map cs_office

Load Office.

Arguments

mapnameRequired
Name of the map, for example de_dust2.

What it does

Players are kicked back to loading and reconnect automatically. Use changelevel for a smoother switch that keeps players connected. The map name has no folder or .bsp extension.

The game's own description: Start playing on specified map.

Run it on your server

On a SLASHPLAY server, type it in the Console tab of the server page; the reply shows right under it. A value set there lasts until the server restarts. To keep it, add the line to cstrike/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a CS:S server first.

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