Does echo require sv_cheats?

No, echo does not require sv_cheats. You can use it freely in any game mode, including competitive matchmaking and official Valve servers.

Can I use echo in competitive?

Yes, echo works in competitive matchmaking and all other game modes. It is a client-side command that does not require sv_cheats.

⭐ Essential CommandsMultiplayer Safe

DescriptionPrints text to the console (useful in configs for labels)

sv_cheatsNot required

echo <value>

Open the developer console by pressing the tilde key ~. If it does not open, enable it in Settings → Game → Enable Developer Console.

Type echo into the console and press Enter.

Prints text to the console (useful in configs for labels). This command works in all game modes including competitive. Browse the full CS2 console command list, or bake this one into a config with the autoexec generator, bind generator or practice config generator.

What does echo do in CS2?: Prints text to the console (useful in configs for labels)
Does echo require sv_cheats?: No, echo does not require sv_cheats. You can use it freely in any game mode, including competitive matchmaking and official Valve servers.
Can I use echo in competitive?: Yes, echo works in competitive matchmaking and all other game modes. It is a client-side command that does not require sv_cheats.