How many utility & misc commands are there in CS2?

There are 16 utility & misc commands in CS2. 16 can be used in any game mode, and 0 require sv_cheats 1.

Which utility & misc commands require sv_cheats?

None of the utility & misc commands require sv_cheats. All 16 commands can be used in any game mode including competitive matchmaking.

How do I use utility & misc 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.

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Utility & Misc Commands

Miscellaneous commands for screenshots, workshop, and other features. See the full CS2 console command list, or build a config with the autoexec generator, bind generator and practice config generator.

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All Utility & Misc Commands (16)

cl_downloadfilter

Not a CS2 command — CS2 has no client-download convars, so servers cannot ship custom files

Default: n/a

cl_disablehtmlmotd

Not a CS2 command — the HTML MOTD window was removed with Source 2 and no MOTD assets ship in the client

Default: n/a

cl_join_advertise

Advertise joinable game in progress to Steam friends (2 = all servers, 1 = official servers, 0 = none)

Default: 1

gameinstructor_enable

Enable in-game tips and tutorials (0=off)

Default: 1

r_cleardecals

Not a CS2 command — a Source 1 leftover, absent from both CS2 dumps despite appearing in many practice configs

Default: n/a

cl_color

Preferred team color (0=yellow, 1=purple, 2=green, 3=blue, 4=orange)

Default: 0

cl_teammate_colors_show

Show unique teammate colors (0=off, 1=on, 2=letters)

Default: 1

con_filter_enable

Enable console output filtering (1=highlight, 2=show only matches)

Default: 0

con_filter_text

Console filter text — only show lines containing this string

developer

Enable developer messages in console (0=off, 1=on, 2=verbose)

Default: 0

map_workshop

Load a workshop map by its ID

workshop_subscribe

Subscribe to a workshop item by ID

toggle

Toggle a cvar between values (e.g. toggle cl_showfps 0 1)

incrementvar

Increment a cvar (e.g. incrementvar volume 0 1 0.1)

cl_allowdownload

Allow downloading resources from servers

Default: 1

cl_allowupload

Allow uploading your spray/resources to servers

Default: 1

Other Command Categories

⭐Essential Commands15 ✛Crosshair18 👁️Viewmodel & HUD26 🖱️Mouse & Sensitivity7 🏃Movement16 📡Radar & Minimap6 🌐Network & Connection11 🔊Audio & Sound18 🖥️Graphics & Performance10 🔫Weapon & Shooting17 🎯Practice & Training31 🤖Bot Commands14 🖧Server & Match20 🎬Demo & Recording15 💬Communication11

Frequently Asked Questions

How many utility & misc commands are there in CS2?: There are 16 utility & misc commands in CS2. 16 can be used in any game mode, and 0 require sv_cheats 1.
Which utility & misc commands require sv_cheats?: None of the utility & misc commands require sv_cheats. All 16 commands can be used in any game mode including competitive matchmaking.
How do I use utility & misc 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.