CONSOLE COMMANDS

1. Go to “Options -> Game Setting” -> Enable developer console -> Change to "Yes".
To launch the console in the game, just press the tilde button (~).

cl_showfps 0-5
this CS GO FPS command activates (1) or disables (0) the CSGO show FPS indicator.

fps_max 60
indicates the max limit of frames per second (FPS).

r_drawparticles 0
disables many small particles in the game, decreasing the load on the PC.

muzzleflash_light 0
disables the flash of shooting.

r_eyemove 0
makes eyes motionless.

r_gloss 0
turns off eye shine.

func_break_max_pieces 0
removes some tiny objects in the virtuality.

dsp_slow_cpu 1
makes the sound quality worse. This is not the most efficient way to improve game performance, so use it as a last resort.

mat_disable_bloom 1
removes the special bloom effect in the virtuality, so the picture on the screen will be slightly simpler.

mm_dedicated_search_maxping [value]
the max ping for matchmaking. Small values are the best, because the server and your computer will exchange information quickly. The value 80 is average.

cl_downloadfilter nosounds
blocks downloads of custom sounds from the server.

host_writeconfig
saves your settings to the config file.

name [nickname]
this command allows you to use a unique nickname in CS:GO, different than your Steam name.

cl_hud_playercount_pos 1
moves the list of players to the lower part of the screen.

cl_hud_playercount_showcount 1
turns pics of players into numbers of living characters.

hud_scaling [value]
sets the size of the interface elements. Use values from 0.5 to 0.95.

cl_showloadout 1
this command shows items from the inventory in the right lower corner.

cl_radar_always_centered 1
changes the radar mode, putting your character in its center.

cl_radar_rotate 1
makes the radar rotate. This may help to navigate the CSGO map.

cl_radar_square_with_scoreboard 1
the radar becomes square, and the match score is shown there.

hideradar
removes the radar. The command drawradar returns it.

cl_radar_scale 0.3
the scale of the radar.

cl_radar_icon_scale_min 0.7
the scale of the game characters on the radar.

cl_hud_radar_scale 1.15
changes the size of the radar and the other interface elements.

hud_scaling [value]
the scale of all the interface elements.

hud_showtargetid 0
hides names of players while hovering over their characters.

cl_hud_background_alpha [value]
the level of opacity for the interface elements. The value 0.1 is popular.

cl_hud_background_alpha 1
the indicator of you having the bomb is displayed under the radar. It returns to the inventory with the value 0.

cl_hud_color [value]
changes the color of the interface elements. Try values from 0 to 10.

cl_draw_only_deathnotices 1
only death notifications will appear in the game interface; all the other elements will be hidden.

cl_drawhud 0
removes all the interface elements from the game screen.


sv_showbullethits 0
turns off the animation of blood in the game.

r_cleardecals
wipe out all the existing blood and bullet holes in the virtual world of CS:GO.

cam_idealdist 150
the distance of the game camera from the character.

cam_idealyaw 0
the position of the camera. The value 0 is the a standard one. Change it to move the camera in a circle (for example, the value 100 moves the camera to the right).

cam_command 1
activates the third person perspective. The command cam_command 2 returns the standard first person perspective.

cl_righthand 1
puts the weapon in the left hand.

cl_righthand 0
returns the right-hand view.

viewmodel_presetpos 2
this command changes the view of the weapon. It has different values: 2 for closed view, 3 for the classic view as in Counter-Strike 1.6, 1 for the default view.

viewmodel_offset_x [value]
by entering this command, players can adjust the position of the character’s hand.

viewmodel_fov [value]
makes the character hold the weapon closer or farther away. The value can be from -54 to 65).

r_dynamic 0
turns off the dynamic lighting.

r_drawtracers_firstperson 0
you won’t see the light of fire from your weapon.

mat_savechanges
use this command to save changes caused through the console for the next matches.


sensitivity [value]
sensitivity of the mouse;

m_rawinput 1
with this command, the game will set the mouse directly, bypassing the operating system.

m_customaccel 1
activates the mouse boost.

m_customaccel_scale 0.04
this command sets the mouse boost.

m_customaccel_exponent [value]
sets the index of the mouse boost.

m_customaccel_max [value]
the max possible index of the mouse boost.

m_mouseaccel1 1
activates the 2x mouse boost.

m_mouseaccel2 1
activates the 4x mouse boost.

m_mousespeed 1
the boost of the mouse will be managed by the Windows tools.

m_forward 1
the mouse sensitivity in moving forward.

m_side 0.8
the mouse sensitivity in moving sideways.

m_yaw 0.022
the mouse sensitivity in moving horizontally.

m_pich 0.022
the mouse sensitivity in moving vertically.

m_pitch 0.022
the command for inverting the mouse.


mp_free_armor 1
all the players get Kevlar + Helmet at the start of matches.

mp_randomspawn [value]
activates different spawn schemes. The value 0 is a standard spawn, 1 is a random spawn for both teams, 2 is for terrorists, and 3 is for counter-terrorists.

mp_friendlyfire 1
allows teammates to shoot each other.

mp_freezetime [value]
time in seconds during which game characters are frozen at the start of matches.

mp_do_warmup_period 1
to activate the warmup period on the start of the matches.

mp_warmuptime [value]
time for the warmup period, in seconds.

mp_warmup_start and mp_warmup_end
for manual starting and end warmup, now you know how to end warmup CSGO.

mp_buytime [value]
time for purchases, in seconds.

mp_buy_anywhere 1
activates the ability to buy weapons and equipment anywhere and anytime. The value 2 allows this for terrorists, 3 for counter-terrorists.

mp_roundtime [value]
duration of a round, in minutes.

mp_maxrounds [value]
the number of rounds in a match.

mp_timelimit [value]
a time limit for the whole game, in minutes.

mp_buy_allow_grenades 0
forbids purchasing grenades.

ammo_grenade_limit_total [value]
a limit of grenades for one player.

ammo_grenade_limit_flashbang [value]
a limit of flash grenades for one player.

mp_c4timer [value]
time in seconds for the bomb to explode.

mp_death_drop_c4 0
the bomb will not drop after the death of a character with it.

mp_death_drop_defuser 0
the defuser will not drop after the death of a character with it.

mp_limitteams 0
disables limitations on the number of players in both teams.

mp_autoteambalance 0
disables auto-balance for the number of players in teams.

mp_ignore_round_win_conditions
the end of a round happens only via elapsed time .

mp_restartgame [value]
to restart the game. If you use any value, it determines the time in seconds before the restart. With no value, the restart will be immediate.

mp_round_restart_delay [value]
time in seconds before the game’s restart.

mp_forcechasecam 1
after death, your character will observe the game of their teammates. Use the value 0 for the free flight mode, or 2 for watching the match from the death spot.

mp_fadetoblack 1
activates the black screen after the death of the character.

Changelevel [a map code name]
this command changes the current map. Use de_nuke for the Nuke location, de_cbble for Cobblestone. Other popular maps are de_cache, de_inferno, de_dust, de_overpass, de_train, de_mirage.

kill
on entering this command, your character dies.


mp_respawn_immunitytime [value]
time in seconds for invulnerability at the start of the matches. The value can be from 0 with no upper limit.

mp_respawn_on_death_ct 1
counter-terrorists immediately respawn after death. To activate the same for terrorists, enter the command mp_respawn_on_death_t 1. This is a useful feature for continuous practice.


mp_startmoney [value]
determines the total start money.

mp_maxmoney [value]
the max available sum of money during matches.

mp_afterroundmoney [value]
determines the total that players get at the end of matches.


sv_cheats 1
allows using cheat commands.

sv_infinite_ammo 1
all players get infinite ammo. With the value 1, the characters must reload their weapons. With the value 2, they can shoot constantly.

sv_showbullethits 1
shows where bullets hit characters.

sv_showimpacts 1
shows where bullets hit virtual objects.

sv_showimpacts_time [value]
time in seconds for showing the impacts of your bullets.

sv_grenade_trajectory 1
shows how grenades fly. You’ll see all the hit spots.

sv_grenade_trajectory_time [value]
time in seconds for showing the grenades’ trajectory.

god
makes your character invulnerable. Use the command gods to share the effect with everyone in the match.

sv_specspeed 1.5
the speed of the game character in spectator mode.

cl_disable_ragdolls 1
removes the Ragdoll physics and the smoke on the virtual map.


r_drawothermodels 2
allows seeing other virtual characters through solid walls, great CSGO walls command. The value 0 hides all the characters. The value 1 returns the standard view.

NoClip
allows flying and walking through walls.

sv_specnoclip 1
the ability to fly and walk through walls for players in spectator mode.


give weapon_deagle
give weapon_elite
give weapon_fiveseven
give weapon_glock
give weapon_p250
give weapon_usp_silencer
give weapon_tec9
give weapon_hkp2000
give weapon_cz75a

give weapon_mp9
give weapon_mac10
give weapon_mp7
give weapon_p90
give weapon_bizon
give weapon_ump45

give weapon_nova
give weapon_xm1014
give weapon_mag7
give weapon_sawedoff
give weapon_m249
give weapon_negev

give weapon_ak47
give weapon_m4a1_silencer
give weapon_aug
give weapon_m4a1
give weapon_galilar
give weapon_sg553
give weapon_famas
give weapon_ssg08
give weapon_g3sg1
give weapon_scar20
give weapon_awp

give weapon_hegrenade
give weapon_flashbang
give weapon_smokegrenade
give weapon_decoy
give weapon_molotov
give weapon_incgrenade
give weapon_c4
give weapon_taser
give weapon_heavyassaultsuit

bot_add
add a bot to a team with a lack of players.

bot_add_t
add a bot to the terrorists team.

bot_add_ct
add a bot to the counter-terrorists team.

bot_quota [value]
the number of bots in both teams.

bot_kick
remove all the bots in the game.

bot_kill
kill all the bots.

bot_stop
make all the bots freeze.

bot_dont_shoot
bots stop shooting.

bot_knives_only
all the bots use knives only.

bot_pistols_only
all the bots use pistols only.

bot_all_weapons
every weapon becomes available for bots.

bot_zombie 1
all the bots turn into “zombies,” staying indifferent to the events around them.

bot_difficulty [value]
changes the level of skill for the bots. The value 0 is the lowest, and the value 2 is the highest mastery.

bot_mimic 1
bots copy all the actions of your character.

bot_crouch 1
all the bots crouch.

kick [nickname]
removes a player from the game;

kicked [Steam ID]
removes a player by their Steam ID;

banid [value]
bans a player by their Steam ID. The value means the time in minutes. The value 0 means forever.

banip [value]
ban a player by their IP address, in minutes. The value 0 is a permanent ban.

voice_enable 0
to mute all the players in voice chat. This command is useful when your teammates are rather annoying and are distracting you from the game.


crosshair 0
removes the CS GO crosshair. With the value 1, the command returns to the standard view (crosshair 1).

cl_crosshairstyle [value]
the style of the crosshair; the values here are: 0 for the default, 1 for the static default, 2 for the classic crosshair (as in CS 1.6), 3 for the dynamic classic, 4 for the static classic crosshair.

cl_crosshairsize [value]
the length of the crosshair’s lines. The min value is 0.5.

cl_crosshairthickness [value]
the thickness of the crosshair’s lines. The min value is 0.5.

cl_crosshairgap [value]
the size of the gap between lines in the crosshair. The value 0 is the default. You can also use a negative number.

cl_crosshairdot 1
add a dot in the center of the crosshair. Enter the commands cl_crosshairsize 0 and cl_crosshairdot 1, and you’ll get only the dot instead of the usual crosshair;

cl_crosshair_drawoutline 1
draws a dark outline in the crosshair.

cl_crosshair_outlinethickness [value]
thickness of the outline. The available values are 0–3.

cl_crosshairusealpha 1
activates transparency.

cl_crosshairalpha 0-255
saturation of transparency; this command works only after entering cl_crosshairusealpha 1.


Right-click on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive -> Properties -> Set Launch Options.
-console
opens the console right after the match start.

-novid
turns off video intros.

-high
makes the computer to give the game high priority, so the CPU will largely ignore all background processes. A similar effect can be achieved by closing all other windows before launching the game.

-threads [value]
makes the computer use the specified number of CPU cores. Try to use all the cores of your PC and check the result.

-tickrate [value]
the number of information updates on the server per second (for your server, of course). Most of the matchmaking servers use the value 64. Some people recommend trying 128.

-language English
sets the language for the game if you want to use a different one than on the Steam app.

-fullscreen
the game opens in the full screen; it’s easier to use relevant settings in the game menu.

-windowed
to play CS:GO in the usual window; the command has additional parameters: -w [value] for width, -h [value] for height, -x [value] for x-axis, -y [value] for y-axis.

-noborder
use this command to remove borders around the CS:GO window.

mat_monitorgamma “[value]”
sets brightness in the game. The common values are from 1.6 to 2.1. The same option is available through the settings menu.

mat_queue_mode “-1”
activates multi-core rendering.

volume “[value]”
the sound volume.

snd_musicvolume “[value]”
the volume of music in the game.

snd_headphone_pan_exponent “[value]”
the volume of distant sounds.

voice_scale “[value]”
the volume for the voices of your teammates.

voice_enable “0”
you won’t hear your teammates. voice_enable “1” activates the normal settings.

windows_speaker_config “[value]”
use this command to tell the computer which audio device you are using. The values are: 1 for auto-pick, 2 for a headset, 3 for four speakers, 4 for two speakers, and 5 for 5.1 surround.

snd_mixahead “[value]”
the delay in processing in-game sounds. The default value is 0.1. Some players prefer 0.05, but this may load the computer too much.

developer “1”
enables the special developer mode of the console. With it, you’ll see more information about the commands. This info may be excessive.


cl_autohelp “0”
cancels help messages from the game. For the ultimate result, enter two more commands: cl_showhelp “0” and player_nevershow_communityservermessage “1”.

cl_disablehtmlmotd “1”
this command blocks messages from the server.

cl_autowepswitch “0”
a game character will not change weapon automatically when they stand near it. May be useful in many situations. For example, you will want this feature when your character steps on a weapon during shooting.

closeonbuy “1”
closes the buying menu after making one purchase.

hud_takesshots “1”
automatically makes screenshots of the scoreboard at the end of matches.

cl_forcepreload “1”
loads objects onto maps immediately after your connection. This may increase loading time.

cl_disablefreezecam “1”
disables the camera freeze after death.

echo “[text]”
write any text and you will see it on the console after starting a match. This helps to check if the autoexec file is running properly.

bind [key] “[action]”
For example, use the command bind - “voice_enable 0”
to bind the “–” button to the command for muting all the players in voice chat.
Or, bind + “voice_enable 1” to return to working voice chat.