Pro Players’ Settings
Settings
CS2 Console Commands
Admin Commands
sv_cheats 1
Client
On sv_cheats 1
Off sv_cheats 0
changelevel
Client
Change the map with a map code, for example "de_dust2".
changelevel2
Default
Transition to the specified map in single player
map
Client
Changes the map and kicks all players on the server.
mp_autokick
Server
0 = Disabled1 = Players get kicked when inactive
mp_autoteambalance
Server
Balances the teams:0 = Off1 = On
mp_buytime
Client
Sets the time a player can buy at the spawn (mp_buytime 0.5 = 50 seconds)
mp_c4timer
Client
Define the seconds a bomb needs to explode.
mp_freezetime
Server
Define the duration of the starting freeze timer.
mp_friendlyfire
Client
0 = Friendly Fire is off1 = Friendly Fire is on
mp_limitteams
Server
Define the maximum difference of the team sizes.
mp_maxrounds
Client
Set the rounds that will be played, 0 = no map change.
mp_playerid_delay
Client
Default: 0.4
Min: 0, Max: 1 Number of seconds to delay showing information in the status bar
Min: 0, Max: 1 Number of seconds to delay showing information in the status bar
mp_playerid_hold
Client
Default: 0.2
Min: 0, Max: 1 Number of seconds to keep showing old information in the status bar
Min: 0, Max: 1 Number of seconds to keep showing old information in the status bar
mp_restartgame
Server
Define the duration of how long it takes to restart the map.
mp_roundtime
Server
Define the round time, default is 2 minutes.
mp_roundtime_defuse
Server
Default: 0
Min: 0, Max: 60 How many minutes each round of Bomb Defuse takes. If 0 then use mp_roundtime instead.
Min: 0, Max: 60 How many minutes each round of Bomb Defuse takes. If 0 then use mp_roundtime instead.
mp_roundtime_hostage
Server
Default: 0
Min: 0, Max: 60 How many minutes each round of Hostage Rescue takes. If 0 then use mp_roundtime instead.
Min: 0, Max: 60 How many minutes each round of Hostage Rescue takes. If 0 then use mp_roundtime instead.
mp_startmoney
Client
Define the starting money, the default is $800.
mp_tkpunish
Server
0 = Disabled1 = Teamkillers get a penalty
noclip
Server
0 = Disabled1 = Invulnerable and you can fly around the map
noclip_fixup
Server
Default: 1
Requires sv_cheats 1
Requires sv_cheats 1
rcon_password
Client
Login as an Admin
Command List
// Add commands from the list
Why are Console Commands Needed in CS2?
Console commands for CS2 allow players to activate changes or settings in the game instantly. All you need to do is to open the console (click ‘~’), type the one you need, and press the ‘Enter’ key. The whole process takes as long as you need to read this sentence.
Despite the presence of 3,057 CS2 commands available via the console, the most important settings are available in the main menu of the game. All basic aspects needed for comfortable playing — Video, Audio, Game, Keyboard/Mouse, Controller — all can be adjusted without touching a keyboard. But you still can use your console to copy-paste someone's entire settings list rather than adjusting various options one by one.
There is also a huge list of commands, like adding bots and their control, activating infinite armor, or grenade trajectories, that are vital for training. Or, you can use them for fun with friends when you are tired of competitive mode and just want something wild.
Including all CS2 console commands into a basic display menu would be a huge waste of space and not at all user-friendly, so developers left these options for configuration but "hid" them into the console. Advanced players usually know about a hundred from the whole CS2 commands list, but they only scratch the surface. To easily find the needed one, we’ve added all and grouped them, so you can quickly find the required by choosing the category.
What Commands Cannot be Used in Competitive Modes?
With the variety of Counter-Strike 2 console commands, the majority of them are used like pre-game settings. In other words, they are set at once and rarely need changes, especially during the match.
However, a huge cluster can be used only during training sessions. Their activation starts by typing ‘sv_cheats 1’ in the console, opening the road for things forbidden in the competitive modes. An easy character’s flying across the map, god mode, infinite weapon, closest spawn to test timings, grenade trajectories, and many more can help while training.
Another cluster of commands that are not for competitive modes usage is related to adjusting a local server with the game. Thus, you cannot change the freeze-time, round time, team sizes, or money amount when playing official Matchmaking.
Still, all CS2 commands mirrored in the game default menu (screen above) are available anytime. Thus, you can easily change crosshair details, viewmodel, radar orientation, voice and HUD settings, bind new messages, and many more.
FAQ
How do I activate console commands in CS2?
To activate the console in CS2, follow this procedure: Launch Game → Settings → Game → Enable Developer Console → Yes. Then, press the “~” button to activate it.
How do I cancel commands?
Basically, you need to type the opposite command. For some, it means adding the opposite value, which is usually ‘1’ for activation and ‘0’ for deactivation (e.g., sv_cheats 1 enables 'cheat' commands, and sv_cheats 0 disables them). For others, you need to find an opposite command (e.g., bot_add/bot_kick)
What are the most used commands for Counter-Strike 2?
The most often used commands are related to adjusting game volume rates, mouse sensitivity, and binds, which can be changed up to several times per single map.
Can I upgrade my skill using CS2 commands?
Console commands have almost no impact on the skill itself but can definitely make the gaming process smoother and more pleasant, so you can easily kill more enemies.
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