Essential Commands Commands
Must-know commands every CS2 player should have in their toolkit.
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All Essential Commands Commands (15)
quit Immediately closes CS2
disconnect Disconnects from the current server
retry Reconnects to the last server
exec Executes a config file (e.g. exec autoexec)
host_writeconfig Saves current settings to config.cfg
bind Binds a key to a command (e.g. bind "f" "+use")
unbind Removes a key binding
unbindall Removes all key bindings — use with caution
alias Creates a shortcut name for a sequence of commands
echo Prints text to the console (useful in configs for labels)
clear Clears the console output
status Shows server info, connected players, and your SteamID
ping Shows your current ping to the server
version Shows the current CS2 build version
maps Lists all available maps on the server
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many essential commands commands are there in CS2?
- There are 15 essential commands commands in CS2. 15 can be used in any game mode, and 0 require sv_cheats 1.
- Which essential commands commands require sv_cheats?
- None of the essential commands commands require sv_cheats. All 15 commands can be used in any game mode including competitive matchmaking.
- How do I use essential commands commands in CS2?
- Open the developer console by pressing the tilde key (~). If it does not open, enable it in Settings > Game > Enable Developer Console. Then type the command and press Enter. You can add these commands to your autoexec.cfg for them to run automatically on launch.
- How do I save console commands permanently?
- Create an autoexec.cfg file in your CS2 cfg folder (Steam/steamapps/common/Counter-Strike Global Offensive/game/csgo/cfg/) and add your commands there. End the file with host_writeconfig. These commands run automatically every time CS2 launches.