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# How To Change The Map On A Counter Strike 2 Server

Changing the map on a Counter-Strike 2 server is done to control which environment players load into during gameplay, and how to change the map on a counter strike 2 server refers to selecting or setting a default or custom map such as Dust II or workshop maps. Server owners use this to manage map rotation, keep gameplay engaging, and ensure the Counter-Strike 2 server loads players into the correct match environment for smooth and consistent gameplay.



* Open the [Apollo Panel](https://control.sparkedhost.us/).

* Head over to the **Startup** tab.

* Find the **Map** field.

* Enter the desired map.

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/7c59f145-fa46-40c2-97d2-24db644369b6.png)

* Start the server.

  | **Map Command** | **Map Name** |

| de_dust2 | Dust II |
| de_mirage | Mirage |
| de_nuke | Nuke |
| de_overpass | Overpass |
| de_inferno | Inferno |
| de_ancient | Ancient |
| de_vertigo | Vertigo |
| de_anubis | Anubis |
| cs_italy | Italy |
| cs_office | Office |
| ar_baggage | Baggage |
| ar_shoots | Shoots |

## Changing the Map Using the Console

NOTE that after this change, the map will revert to the default map when the server restarts.

* Open your [Apollo Panel](https://control.sparkedhost.us/).

* In the console, type the following command to change the map: `changelevel \[Map Code\]`

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/b05db7c4-354e-4856-a2ee-9dd58094b550.png)