CS2: How To Enable Console

Counter-Strike 2 is the upgraded version of the popular tactical shooter game, CS: GO. The game has better graphics, sounds, and maps than the previous game versions. In CS2, you can choose from the terrorist or counter-terrorist squad and play with your pals to have more fun.

CS2 retains many mechanics of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Among them is the console. For gamers who don’t know, the console is a box where you can enter different commands to change things in the game. It enables you to do stuff like change your settings, show FPS, toggle voice chat, or even change bot difficulty. If you don’t know how to turn on the console in CS2, this article details how to do just that — along with a few extra helpful tips regarding the best console commands in Counter-Strike 2.

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How To Enable Console In CS2

Console commands are not just cheat codes in CS2. They can also be used to tweak settings and take your gameplay to the next level. There are also commands to personalize the game as you like.

You can open the console through the following steps:

Start the game and go to Settings.
Then click on the ‘Game’ tab.
Change the 'Enable Developer Console’ option to ‘Yes.’
Close the menu.
Once you have turned it on, press the (~) key on the keyboard to open the CS2 console.

How To Change The Console Key In CS2

The game also allows you to change the key to open the console. For this purpose, players will need to follow these simple steps:

Go to the settings and select the ‘Keyboard/ Mouse’ tab.
Click on the option "Toggle Console."
Press the new key, and then close the menu.

Alternatively, you can also click ‘Go to Console Key Binding,’ found under the 'Enable Developer Console’ option.

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How To Create An Autoexec File In CS2

Autoexec files in CS2 are the files that save all your personalized settings and commands. When you start Counter-Strike 2, the game automatically applies these settings. This way, players don't have to enter the same settings manually every time they start the game.

Below are the steps you need to follow to create an Autoexec file:

Open the installation folder.
Create a new text file named "autoexec.cfg".
Open this new file using any text editor and add the desired console commands. Make sure that each command starts from a new line.
Lastly, save this file, and launch CS2.

Best Console Commands In Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2 utilizes literally hundreds of console commands, but this section will break down a few of the very best ones to try out.

Console Command	Result
cl_hud_telemetry_serverrecvmargin_graph_show 1	Displays FPS, ping, and latency.
Fps_max	You can use the fps_max command to set a limit on frames per second.
Bind (action) (key)	This command allows you to assign actions to keys.
Voice_modenable	This command toggles game voice chat on or off.
Quit	This command can be used to exit CS2 and return to your desktop.