Settings

CS2 Console Commands

Crosshair

cl_crosshair_drawoutline
Client
You can add an outline to the crosshair lines.0 = No Outline1 = Outline
cl_crosshair_dynamic_maxdist_splitratio
Client
Additional commands to customize the spread of the crosshair style 2.
cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitalpha_innermod
Client
Additional commands to customize the spread of the crosshair style 2.
cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitalpha_outermod
Client
Additional commands to customize the spread of the crosshair style 2.
cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitdist
Client
Additional commands to customize the spread of the crosshair style 2.
cl_crosshair_outlinethickness
Client
With this CS:GO command you can define the thickness of the CS:GO outline.0.1 = Thin Outline3 = Fat Outline
cl_crosshaircolor
Client
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Change the CS:GO crosshair color with a number of 0-5.0 = Red1 = Green2 = Yellow3 = Blue4 = Cyan5 = Custom RGB Color
cl_crosshaircolor_b
Client
Default: 50
cl_crosshaircolor_g
Client
Default: 250
cl_crosshaircolor_r
Client
Default: 50
cl_crosshairdot
Client
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Decide if you want to use a Dot or not for the CS:GO crosshair.0 = No Dot1 = Dot
cl_crosshairgap
Client
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Changes the distance between the crosshair lines. Negative values close the gaps.-5 = No Gap5 = Wide Gap
cl_crosshairgap_useweaponvalue
Client
Defines that the crosshair gap changes with each equipped weapon. Does not work when using crosshair styles.0 = Disabled1 = Enabled
cl_crosshairsize
Client
Changes the crosshair size, with a value between 0 and 9999 (0.5 steps).0 = small10 = huge
cl_crosshairstyle
Client
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Change the CS:GO crosshair style with a value between 0-5.0 = Default (spreads while moving and shooting)1 = Default Static (completely static)2 = Classic (spreads while moving and shooting)3 = Classic Dynamic (spreads while moving and shooting)4 = Classic Static (completely static)5 = Classic 1.6/CS:Source Style (only spreads while shooting)
cl_crosshairthickness
Client
Define the thickness of the crosshair lines.0.5 = Thin Lines2 = Fat Lines
cl_crosshairusealpha
Client
Gives control over the transparency of a crosshair with a value of 0-255.0 = Not transparent255 = completely transparent
crosshair
Client
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Default: 1

Command List

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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.