Troubleshooting Workshop Maps Print

If your Workshop map isn’t downloading or loading properly on your Counter-Strike 2 server, this guide will help you find and fix the issue. Follow each step carefully — most map issues are caused by missing or incorrect Workshop IDs or startup settings.

Step 1: Check That the Workshop Item Is Public

Go to the map’s Steam Workshop page. If it’s private or hidden, your server can’t download it. Make sure the Workshop item is set to Public and published correctly.

Step 2: Verify the Workshop ID

Look at the map’s URL and confirm the ID is copied correctly.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=123456789

The number after ?id= is what you need to use in your startup parameters. If there’s a typo or extra space, the map won’t download.

Step 3: Recheck Startup Parameters

In the FinnishHost panel, open the Commandline Manager or Startup Parameters. Make sure you’ve added one of these lines:

+host_workshop_map <MAP_ID>

+host_workshop_collection <COLLECTION_ID>

Optional but recommended:

+map de_dust2

This gives your server a fallback map in case the Workshop map fails to load.

Step 4: Check the Console for Download Messages

Start the server and open the Web Console. You should see messages like this when the Workshop map is being fetched:

Downloading Workshop item 123456789 ...

If you see Failed to download workshop item or Invalid file ID, double-check your map ID.

Step 5: Clear Old Map Cache (Optional)

If your server keeps trying to load an outdated or broken version, clear the Workshop download cache:

1. Stop the server.
2. Go to the File Manager.
3. Open the csgo/addons/workshop or similar directory.
4. Delete any folders related to the old map.
5. Start the server again.

Step 6: Try a Single Map Before a Collection

If you’re using a collection, one invalid map can break the whole list. Start with one confirmed working map using +host_workshop_map to make sure downloads are functioning.

Step 7: Confirm Game Mode Compatibility

Some custom maps only support certain game modes (e.g., +game_mode 1 +game_type 0 for competitive). If your map loads to a black screen or crashes, try changing your startup game mode in TCAdmin.

Notes

We supports general server functionality but not custom Workshop content or mapping. If the issue is with the map itself, check its Steam Workshop page for author updates or comments before reaching out.