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Essential Commands Commands

Core commands that belong in every CS2 player's vocabulary.

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All Essential Commands Commands (15)

CommandDescriptionDefault

Immediately closes CS2-

Disconnects from the current server-

Reconnects to the last server-

Executes a config file (e.g. exec autoexec)-

host_writeconfig

Saves current settings to config.cfg-

Binds a key to a command (e.g. bind "f" "+use")-

Removes a key binding-

Removes all key bindings — use with caution-

Creates a shortcut name for a sequence of commands-

Prints text to the console (useful in configs for labels)-

Clears the console output-

Shows server info, connected players, and your SteamID-

Shows your current ping to the server-

Shows the current CS2 build version-

Lists all available maps on the server-

Other Command Categories

✛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 🔧Utility & Misc16

Related Resources

All Console Commands Config Guide Bind Generator Practice Config Bind Generator All Tools

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.

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