After investigating the issue, it turns out that there are multiple causes that might ultimately cause this particular error code. Here’s a shortlist of potential causes:
Method 1: Running a Game Folder Integrity Check
Before you try any other fix, start by checking whether this particular error is related to an inconsistency related to the game files of Counter-Strike Global Offensive. Some users that were previously dealing with the Failed to find a dedicated server error have reported that the issue was resolved after they performed a game folder integrity check via the Steam menu. If you haven’t done this already, follow the instructions below to verify the game integrity of Counter-Strike Go: In case the integrity check didn’t reveal any underlying corruption issue with the game installation, move down to the next potential fix below.
Method 2: Deleting Improper Workshop Folders
According to some affected users that were also encountering this problem, you might also see this error occurring due to some improper workshop folders that Steam is unable to load up into the game. If this scenario is applicable, you should be able to fix this problem by navigation to the location of the workshop maps and deleting every improper map instance. After doing this and restarting the game, most affected users have reported that the ‘Failed to find a dedicated server‘ error has stopped occurring. Here’s a quick guide on deleting the improper workshop folders: In case you still end up seeing the ‘Failed to find a dedicated server‘ error when you try to open a CS Go workshop map, move down to the next potential fix below.
Method 3: Unsubbing to every Workshop Map
As it turns out, this problem can also occur due to a glitch with Steam’s Workshop subscription model. Several users that were previously encountering the same problem have reported that they managed to fix the issue by manually going into the Workshop window and manually unsubbing to everything. After doing this, deleting the Workshop folder and unsubscribing to the maps they wanted to play, they’ve reported that the problem was finally resolved and they were able to play Workshop maps with bots without seeing the ‘Failed to find a dedicated server‘ error. Here’s a quick guide on unsubbing to every Workshop map and deleting the workshop folder: In case the problem is still not resolved as you’re still seeing the ‘Failed to find a dedicated server‘ error, move down to the next potential fix below.
Method 4: Ensuring that your NAT is OPEN
In case you’re still encountering the same problem even after following every potential fix below, chances are you’re actually dealing with a NAT (Network Address Translation) issue. This important metric will ultimately determine if the game server accepts the connection with the machine or not. In case the NAT is closed, you should encounter the ‘Failed to find a dedicated server‘ error with every Workshop map you attempt to play and face a similar issue when trying to play regular maps. If this scenario looks like it could be applicable, you should begin by checking if your NAT is closed on your computer and if the NAT is indeed closed, you need to open it from your router settings.
Step 1: Checking your NAT type
Step 2: Opening your NAT
In case the investigation above has revealed that you are indeed dealing with a NAT issue, you need to open it from your router settings. With the vast majority of routers, you will be able to do this opening Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP is an industry-standard for years now, but if you’re using an older router model, you will likely need to forward the ports used by Steam and CS GO manually in order to allow the game serves to communicate with your computer. Here’s a quick guide on how to do this: Note: The instructions below are general since the exact steps of forwarding ports manually will be different from router to router.
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