How to Open Console in CS2

The CS2 console is hands-down one of the most useful tools in the game, and is used by almost all advanced and experienced players. Understanding this tool will help you enhance your CS2 experience, so it’s crucial to test it out at least once in your life. In this article, we’ll teach you how to open the console in CS2 and briefly explain how it works. 

What is the Console in CS2?

The console in CS2 is a command-line interface tool that allows players to input commands directly. Commands can alter the game, from changing in-game settings, key binds, or showing additional information.

It’s also essential for players to practice, as commands can also grant players cheats in private servers, where they can enable settings like infinite ammo or unlimited money. Overall, the CS2 console is a must-use for players looking to improve at the game. 

How to Enable Console in CS2

Before you can open the console in CS2, it must first be enabled in the game. Don’t worry, as the process is extremely easy:

1. Launch Counter-Strike 2.
2. Head to the Settings page by clicking the gear icon on the top-left corner of the screen.
3. Go to the Game tab.
4. Look for the first setting, which reads “Enable Developer Console.”
5. In the drop-down menu, select “Yes” as the option.

After following these steps, the console will be permanently enabled, unless you go back and turn it off. You do not have to restart your game, as the setting will be applied immediately. 

How to Open Console in CS2

Once the console has been enabled, opening it is extremely easy. All you need to do is to press the tilde (~) key, which is located under your Esc button and above Tab. 

After pressing the tilde key once, the console will open. To close it, simply click on the tilde key again. The console functions as a toggle, so you can turn it on and off extremely easily using one key. 

Changing CS2 Console Hotkey

Some players might find it uncomfortable to have the console hotkey set to the tilde key. However, like most settings in Counter-Strike, you can easily change the function to another key.

Here’s how you can change the CS2 console hotkey:

1. Launch Counter-Strike 2.
2. Head to the Settings page by clicking the gear icon on the top-left corner of the screen.
3. Go to the Keyboard / Mouse tab.
4. Scroll down to the “UI Keys” section.
5. Finally, look for “Toggle Console” and change it to your desired hotkey.

Here, you can change your toggle console hotkey to anything you’d like – just make sure it does not overlap with anything else. If you don’t want to mispress the console hotkey in the middle of a game, feel free to set it somewhere on the other side of the keyboard like F10. 

Best Console Commands to Get Started

The console is a powerful tool, and there are thousands of commands you can use. Here, we’ll recommend some of the best console commands to try out so you can get used to it: