CS: GO - the most important console commands at a glance

Certain CS-GO console commands help you become the best player on every map. We will show you useful inputs that can also be easily done during the game.

Open the console in Counter Strike Global Offensive

For most players, the CS: GO console is hidden from the main menu by default. However, it is important for entering the commands. We explain how to activate it in this practical tip.

The main console commands for CS: GO

Note: Do not use the quotation marks (") in all entries.

• You can use the crosshairs in the middle of the screen in five different sizes. For example, type "cl_crosshairsize 1" for the smallest size. Increase the value from 1 to 5 in whole numbers as desired.
• The professional tip: To ensure that the crosshair is always clearly visible when aiming, it is best to set it in bright red. To do this, type "cl_crosshaircolor 0" into the console. The advantage: The red crosshair always stands out from the other colors on the map.
• You can change your personal nickname at any time in the options menu. But who likes to navigate there during the game? Simply type "name Mustermann" into the console and replace Mr. Mustermann with the desired name.
• With "cl_righthand 1" you set whether your player should carry the weapon as right-handed (1) or left-handed (0). Right-handed people are often dominant in the left eye. This means that if you have the weapon on the left side, it will hide it less from the screen for you.
• With "net_graph 1" you see detailed information about your FPS and the network history.
• If your FPS fluctuates or your PC gets hot, you can limit it with "fps_max 60". You can replace the number 60 with any number from 0 to 999.