How many network & connection commands are there in CS2?

There are 11 network & connection commands in CS2. 11 can be used in any game mode, and 0 require sv_cheats 1.

Which network & connection commands require sv_cheats?

None of the network & connection commands require sv_cheats. All 11 commands can be used in any game mode including competitive matchmaking.

How do I use network & connection 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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Network & Connection Commands

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All Network & Connection Commands (11)

rate

Min bytes/sec the host can receive data. Exposed in-game as "Max Acceptable Game Traffic Bandwidth"; 786432 is the Unrestricted option

Default: 786432

cl_interp_ratio

Client interpolation ticks. CS2 ships an override of 0 in gameinfo.gi (the engine default is 2); it is driven by cl_net_buffer_ticks and Valve says not to set it directly

Default: 0

cl_interp

Read-only in CS2 — reports the effective interpolation amount. Not a setting you tune

Default: n/a

cl_cmdrate

Not a CS2 command — removed with Source 2. Sub-tick replaced the CS:GO rate model

Default: n/a

cl_updaterate

Not a CS2 command — removed with Source 2. Sub-tick replaced the CS:GO rate model

Default: n/a

mm_dedicated_search_maxping

Maximum acceptable ping for matchmaking servers

Default: 150

cl_timeout

Seconds before disconnecting from an unresponsive server

Default: 30

net_graph

Removed in CS2 — the CS:GO overlay no longer exists. Its replacement is the Telemetry section under Settings → Game (ping, loss, frame time)

Default: n/a

net_graphproportionalfont

Not a CS2 command — went with net_graph when Source 2 landed

Default: n/a

cl_predict

Not a CS2 command — only cl_predict_* sub-variants exist. Prediction is not user-toggleable

Default: n/a

cl_lagcompensation

Not a CS2 command — lag compensation is not user-toggleable in CS2

Default: n/a

Other Command Categories

⭐Essential Commands15 ✛Crosshair18 👁️Viewmodel & HUD26 🖱️Mouse & Sensitivity7 🏃Movement16 📡Radar & Minimap6 🔊Audio & Sound18 🖥️Graphics & Performance11 🔫Weapon & Shooting17 🎯Practice & Training31 🤖Bot Commands14 🖧Server & Match20 🎬Demo & Recording15 💬Communication11 🔧Utility & Misc16

Frequently Asked Questions

How many network & connection commands are there in CS2?: There are 11 network & connection commands in CS2. 11 can be used in any game mode, and 0 require sv_cheats 1.
Which network & connection commands require sv_cheats?: None of the network & connection commands require sv_cheats. All 11 commands can be used in any game mode including competitive matchmaking.
How do I use network & connection 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.