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.

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All Utility & Misc Commands (16)

cl_downloadfilter

Download filter for community servers (all, nosounds, none)

Default: all

cl_disablehtmlmotd

Disable HTML message of the day on community servers

Default: 0

cl_join_advertise

Let friends join your game (0=off, 1=friends, 2=friends+lobby)

Default: 1

gameinstructor_enable

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

Default: 1

r_cleardecals

Remove all bullet holes and blood decals from surfaces

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 & HUD24 🖱️Mouse & Sensitivity7 🏃Movement16 📡Radar & Minimap6 🌐Network & Connection11 🔊Audio & Sound18 🖥️Graphics & Performance11 🔫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.