Counter-Strike 2 Guides

Step-by-step guides for CS2 servers: connecting, running your own server and useful console commands.

How to join a CS2 server by IP

Step by step: how to connect to a Counter-Strike 2 server by IP address using the console, a steam://connect link, or Favorites. What to do when a server won't connect.

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How to make your own CS2 server

How to make your own Counter-Strike 2 server: a local one for friends and a full dedicated server via SteamCMD and a GSLT token. Launch commands and how to add the server to the monitoring.

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CS2 console commands - the full list

Every working Counter-Strike 2 console command with defaults: crosshair, viewmodel, radar, HUD, FPS, sound, sv_cheats, bots, mp_* match cvars, demos, launch options, and a ready-made autoexec.cfg.

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How to add bots in CS2

How to add bots in Counter-Strike 2 via the console: bot_add, bot_quota, bot_difficulty, bot_kick commands. Bots on a local server for practice and how to remove them.

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How to boost FPS in CS2

How to boost FPS in Counter-Strike 2: launch options, graphics settings for a low-end PC, the fps_max command, NVIDIA Reflex. Working methods that don't sacrifice image clarity.

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How to reduce ping in CS2

How to reduce ping in Counter-Strike 2: the causes of high ping and lag, a wired connection, choosing a nearby low-ping server through the monitoring, and the cq_netgraph command.

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What is KZ in CS2 and how to get started

What KZ (KreedZ climbing) is in Counter-Strike 2: clearing maps that test your jumping technique and bunny hop. How to start playing on KZ servers, and the maps and commands a beginner needs.

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CS2 tickrate and the subtick system

What tickrate is in Counter-Strike 2 and how the subtick system works. Why CS2 runs at 64 tick, the 64 vs 128 tick debate, and what it means for community servers.

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