How To Enable Console in Counter-Strike 2

Since the original Counter-Strike, one of the most important aspects for competitive players is to get access to the dev console, tweaking various settings to make the game not only run better but use certain binds and much more. In Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), you will also want to enable the console as soon as possible.

In this no-nonsense guide, we explain all the steps you need to take to enable the dev console in CS2 and how to change the keybind if you want to open the console with anything other than the default option.

CS2 Dev Console: How To Enable

We are just going to get right to it. Follow the simple steps below to enable the dev console in Counter-Strike 2:

• Launch Counter-Strike 2 via Steam.
• Click on the Settings icon on the top-left side.
• Click on the "Game" tab.
• The sixth settings option will be "Enable Developer Console."
• Toggle the option to say "Yes."

In rare cases,  you will need to exit and restart Counter-Strike 2 for the settings to take effect. From here, you can open the dev console using the tilde key "~" on your keyboard. It is generally located on the left side of your keyboard next to the "1" key.

How To Change CS2 Console Keybind

If you want to change the default console keybind (most players don't) follow the easy steps below:

• Launch Counter-Strike 2.
• Click on the Settings icon on the top-left side.
• Click on the Keyboard/Mouse tab.
• Then click on the UI Keys subtab.
• The final option will be the Toggle Console.
• On its right side, click on the keybind option and then press the key you would like to open the dev console with in CS2.

If you want a visual guide to enabling the console, resetting it, or changing the default key in Counter-Strike 2, then we suggest checking out YouTube channel TroubleChute's fantastic, informative, and to-the-point video below.

That's everything you need to know about enabling the CS2 dev console with ease, alongside changing the default key in case you want it as something else. If anything changes at all, we will endeavor to update this article faster than s1mple can no-scope someone at Garage on Nuke!