How to Open Console in CS2

Opening the console in Counter Strike 2 is one of the most important things any player can learn. Whether you want to change your crosshair, adjust FPS settings, bind keys, or practice smokes, everything begins with the console.

This guide explains exactly how to enable and open the developer console in CS2, why it might not work for some players, and the most useful console commands to start with. It is simple, updated, and written so even brand new players can follow it.

Table of Contents

How To Enable The Console In CS2

The console is disabled by default in CS2. You must turn it on before you can open it.

Step 1

Open CS2 and click on Settings in the top left of your screen.

Step 2

Go to the Game tab.

Step 3

Find the option that says Enable Developer Console.

Step 4

Change this setting to Yes.

Once this is on, you can open the console at any time inside the game.

How To Open The Console In CS2

The default key to open the console is the tilde key. This is the key located under the escape button on a normal keyboard.

Press the tilde key and the console will appear.

If nothing opens when you press the key, keep reading because CS2 has some common key binding issues.

What To Do If Console Does Not Open

Some players see nothing happen when they press the console key. This is usually caused by one of three reasons.

1. The console key is set to another key

Sometimes CS2 maps the console to a different key depending on your keyboard layout.

To fix it, open Settings then Keyboard and Mouse then scroll until you find the option Toggle Console.
Bind this to any key you want.

2. Your keyboard layout is not English US

The tilde key changes position on different keyboard layouts.
Switching your Windows keyboard to English US usually fixes the issue instantly.

3. You are using a laptop keyboard

Some laptops require you to press FN plus the tilde key to open the console.

How To Open The Console

Press the tilde key which is located under the escape key on most keyboards.
The console should appear instantly.

If it does not open, here are the fixes.

What To Do If The Console Does Not Open

Some players press the tilde key and nothing happens. This is usually caused by a keyboard layout issue, a wrong keybind, or a laptop function key requirement.

Common Console Keys Table

Keyboard Layout	Console Key	Notes
English US	Tilde key	Located under the escape key
English UK	Grave accent key	Same position as tilde
French AZERTY	² key	May require FN
German QWERTZ	Circumflex key	Often needs rebinding
Laptop keyboards	FN plus tilde key	Varies by brand

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Console Commands Table

Command	What It Does
bind	Binds an action to a key
fps max 0	Unlocks your FPS
cl show fps 1	Shows FPS on screen
sensitivity	Adjusts mouse sensitivity
viewmodel commands	Changes weapon position
sv cheats 1	Enables practice commands on custom servers
noclip	Lets you fly around the map

Practice Mode Commands Table

Command	Purpose
sv cheats 1	Enables practice features
noclip	Fly around the map
sv infinite ammo 1	Unlimited ammo and nades
mp roundtime 60	Long training rounds
mp freeze time 0	No delay at round start

Why The Console Is Essential In CS2

The console controls almost every hidden setting in the game.
It lets you fix FPS drops, adjust your visuals, load practice maps, test sensitivities, and make your CS2 settings match professional players.

Every pro player uses the console.
Every serious casual player uses the console.
If you want the best performance and the easiest gameplay experience, you cannot play without it.