Does stop require sv_cheats?

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

Can I use stop in competitive?

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

🎬 Demo & RecordingMultiplayer Safe

DescriptionStop recording the current demo

sv_cheatsNot required

stop <value>

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

Type stop into the console and press Enter.

Stop recording the current demo. 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 stop do in CS2?: Stop recording the current demo
Does stop require sv_cheats?: No, stop does not require sv_cheats. You can use it freely in any game mode, including competitive matchmaking and official Valve servers.
Can I use stop in competitive?: Yes, stop works in competitive matchmaking and all other game modes. It is a client-side command that does not require sv_cheats.