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How to change the map in TF2

Type changelevel cp_badlands in the server console to switch to that map and keep everyone connected. Leave off the .bsp extension.

changelevel

Changes the server to another map while keeping connected players.

changelevel <map>

Examples

changelevel cp_badlands

Switch to Badlands.

changelevel pl_upward

Switch to Upward.

Arguments

mapRequired
Map name without .bsp, for example cp_badlands.

What it does

Loads the given map and brings the connected players along. Use the map name without the .bsp extension. This is the usual way to switch maps from RCON.

The game's own description: Change server to the specified map

Good to know

  • Use maps * to list the maps installed on the server.

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 tf/cfg/server.cfg. New to this? Start a TF2 server first.

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