"force_install_dir" command not installing anything

[Elaina525]

• Steam client version (build number or date): 1654574676
• Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): Centos 8
• Opted into Steam client beta?: [Yes/No] No
• Have you checked for system updates?: [Yes/No] Yes

I wanted to download csgg and open a dedicated server, but the code "force_install_dir ./csgo_Server" didn't work. After pressing enter, steamCMD immediately start a new line. Nothing happens after I login.

Output after "force_install_dir ./csgo_Server"

Output after login

And if I type the code again, it says "Please use force_install_dir before logon!", which I know, is normal.

Output after another "force_install_dir ./csgo_Server"

So is this a bug? What should I do to install csgo? Is this because I did all the steps under root user instead of creating a new user?

Steps for reproducing this issue:

1. Run steamCMD.
2. Run "force_install_dir ./csgo_Server"
3. Nothing happens after the code above.

[kisak-valve]

Hello @Elaina525, force_install_dir should tell SteamCMD what local folder you want it to use for the dedicated server. You're looking for app_update <appid> (https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Command_Line_Options#Commands_2) to tell it to start a download, in this case 740 for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's dedicated server. (app_update 740)

[Elaina525]

Hello @Elaina525, force_install_dir should tell SteamCMD what local folder you want it to use for the dedicated server. You're looking for app_update <appid> (https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Command_Line_Options#Commands_2) to tell it to start a download, in this case 740 for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's dedicated server. (app_update 740)

It works! Thank you so much!

[1sm23]

指定的这个./csgo_Server文件夹是不是要自己先建？如果不建，应用会下载到哪里