{"id":8269,"date":"2026-07-07T02:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T02:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=8269"},"modified":"2026-07-10T13:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:47:43","slug":"cs2-config","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/cs2-config\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up Your CS2 Config File"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you want to optimize your settings, create a CS2 practice config, or import your old Counter-Strike: Global Offensive setup, knowing how the CS2 config system works is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Counter-Strike 2 stores most of your personal <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-cs2-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">settings <\/a>in configuration files that can be edited, copied, and shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explains the CS2 config location, how to edit or replace your config, create specialized configs for practice or bunny hopping, and safely transfer your old CS:GO configuration to CS2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --tradeit-brand: #534ef9;\n    --tradeit-brand-dark: #3a36a8;\n    --tradeit-blue: #00d4ff;\n    --tradeit-text: #171735;\n    --tradeit-muted: #4f4f68;\n    --tradeit-border: rgba(83, 78, 249, 0.14);\n    --tradeit-bg: #fafaff;\n    --tradeit-radius: 16px;\n    --tradeit-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(20, 20, 40, 0.06);\n  }\n\n  .quick-nav-container {\n    font-family: \"Inter\", Arial, sans-serif;\n    margin: 28px 0 34px;\n    padding: 22px;\n    border: 1px solid var(--tradeit-border);\n    border-radius: var(--tradeit-radius);\n    background:\n      radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(83, 78, 249, 0.08), transparent 30%),\n      linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7f8ff 100%);\n    box-shadow: var(--tradeit-shadow);\n  }\n\n  .quick-nav-container .quick-nav-title {\n    display: inline-block;\n    position: relative;\n    margin: 0 0 18px;\n    color: var(--tradeit-text);\n    font-size: 1.08rem;\n    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}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"quick-nav-container\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Page quick links\">\n  <div class=\"quick-nav-title\">On This Page<\/div>\n  <ul>\n    <li><a href=\"#what-is-a-cs2-config-file\">What Is a CS2 Config File?<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#where-to-find-your-cs2-config-file-2026-paths\">Where to Find Your CS2 Config File (2026 Paths)<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#how-to-edit-your-cs2-config-file\">How to Edit Your CS2 Config File<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#how-to-copy-save-or-import-a-cs2-config\">How to Copy, Save, or Import a CS2 Config<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#setting-up-a-cs2-practice-config\">Setting Up a CS2 Practice Config<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#setting-up-a-cs2-bhop-config\">Setting Up a CS2 Bhop Config<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#transferring-your-old-csgo-config-to-cs2\">Transferring Your Old CS:GO Config to CS2<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#common-cs2-config-problems-and-fixes\">Common CS2 Config Problems and Fixes<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-Overview.webp\" alt=\"CS2 Config File Overview\" class=\"wp-image-31741\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-Overview.webp\" data-full-size=\"1024x1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-Overview.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-Overview-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-Overview-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-Overview-768x1152.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-is-a-cs2-config-file'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a CS2 Config File?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-cfg-file-location-1-1024x785.webp\" alt=\"CS2 cfg file location\" class=\"wp-image-31729\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-cfg-file-location-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1433x1098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-cfg-file-location-1-1024x785.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-cfg-file-location-1-300x230.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-cfg-file-location-1-768x588.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-cfg-file-location-1.webp 1433w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A CS2 config is a text file containing <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-open-console-on-cs2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">console commands<\/a> and game settings. It controls everything from your keybinds and <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-cs2-crosshair-codes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">crosshair <\/a>to sensitivity, graphics preferences, audio settings, <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-cs2-radar-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">radar<\/a>, and custom aliases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two primary configuration files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; max-width:900px; margin:25px auto; font-family:'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif;\">\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; color:#1565c0; font-size:22px; font-weight:700;\">\n      config.cfg\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n      Stores your current game settings.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; color:#1565c0; font-size:22px; font-weight:700;\">\n      autoexec.cfg\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n      Runs automatically when the game launches and is ideal for custom commands.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most advanced players use an autoexec.cfg because it ensures their preferred settings load every time they start CS2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='where-to-find-your-cs2-config-file-2026-paths'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Find Your CS2 Config File (2026 Paths)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The default <strong>CS2 config location<\/strong> on Windows is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\\game\\csgo\\cfg\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='config-cfg-your-main-settings-file'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">config.cfg \u2013 Your Main Settings File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The config.cfg file is automatically generated by the game. It stores:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; max-width:900px; margin:25px auto; font-family:'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif;\">\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Keybinds<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Mouse Sensitivity<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Audio Settings<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Video Settings<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Crosshair<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">HUD Preferences<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The game updates this file whenever you change settings through the menus or console. Because of this, you generally shouldn&#8217;t edit config.cfg manually unless you know exactly what you&#8217;re changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='autoexec-cfg-auto-loaded-on-launch'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">autoexec.cfg \u2013 Auto-Loaded on Launch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-3-1024x766.webp\" alt=\"config.cfg \u2013 Your Main Settings File\" class=\"wp-image-31730\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-3.webp\" data-full-size=\"1450x1085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-3-1024x766.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-3-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-3-768x575.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-3.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The autoexec.cfg file is optional but highly recommended. If it doesn&#8217;t exist, simply create a new text file named:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>autoexec.cfg\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Store it in the same cfg folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This file is perfect for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; max-width:900px; margin:25px auto; font-family:'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif;\">\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Practice Commands<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Custom Keybinds<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Jump-Throw Binds<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">FPS Commands<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Network Settings<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Viewmodel Commands<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike config.cfg, your custom commands won&#8217;t be overwritten by the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='how-to-edit-your-cs2-config-file'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Edit Your CS2 Config File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-Edit-Your-CS2-Config-File-1-1024x766.webp\" alt=\"How to Edit Your CS2 Config File\" class=\"wp-image-31731\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-Edit-Your-CS2-Config-File-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1450x1085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-Edit-Your-CS2-Config-File-1-1024x766.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-Edit-Your-CS2-Config-File-1-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-Edit-Your-CS2-Config-File-1-768x575.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-Edit-Your-CS2-Config-File-1.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Editing your CS2 config is straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:900px; margin:25px auto; font-family:'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; display:grid; gap:12px;\">\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">1<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Open the Config Folder<\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Navigate to your <strong>cfg<\/strong> folder.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">2<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Edit the File<\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Open <strong>config.cfg<\/strong> or <strong>autoexec.cfg<\/strong> using Notepad or another text editor.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">3<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Modify Commands<\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Add, remove, or modify console commands as needed.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">4<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Save Your Changes<\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Save the file before launching or restarting CS2.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re editing an autoexec.cfg, launch CS2 and execute:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>exec autoexec\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Or add this launch option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>+exec autoexec.cfg\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures your configuration loads every time the game starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='how-to-copy-save-or-import-a-cs2-config'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Copy, Save, or Import a CS2 Config<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many players ask how to copy a CS2 config or how to save a CS2 config before reinstalling Windows or switching computers. Fortunately, it&#8217;s very easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To save or export your config:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:900px; margin:25px auto; font-family:'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; display:grid; gap:12px;\">\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">1<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Open the Config Folder<\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Navigate to your <strong>cfg<\/strong> folder.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">2<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Copy Your Config Files<\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Copy <strong>config.cfg<\/strong> and <strong>autoexec.cfg<\/strong> (if you have one).\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">3<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Back Up Your Files<\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Store the copied files in a safe location or upload them to a cloud storage service so you can easily restore them later.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To import or add a config to CS2:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:900px; margin:25px auto; font-family:'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; display:grid; gap:12px;\">\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">1<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Copy the Config Files<\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Copy your saved <strong>config.cfg<\/strong> and <strong>autoexec.cfg<\/strong> files back into the <strong>cfg<\/strong> folder.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">2<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Replace Existing Files<\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        If Windows asks whether you want to overwrite the existing files, choose <strong>Replace<\/strong>.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">3<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Launch CS2<\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Start Counter-Strike 2 normally through Steam.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">4<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">Load Your Autoexec (Optional)<\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        If you&#8217;re using an <strong>autoexec.cfg<\/strong>, open the developer console and execute:\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div style=\"background:#f4f4f4; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:8px; padding:12px 14px; font-family:Consolas, Monaco, monospace; color:#000; user-select:text;\">\n        exec autoexec\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also the easiest way to move your settings between multiple PCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='setting-up-a-cs2-practice-config'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting Up a CS2 Practice Config<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-sv_cheats-command-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Setting Up a CS2 Practice Config\" class=\"wp-image-31732\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-sv_cheats-command.webp\" data-full-size=\"1672x941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-sv_cheats-command-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-sv_cheats-command-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-sv_cheats-command-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-sv_cheats-command-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-sv_cheats-command.webp 1672w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A CS2 practice config lets you instantly prepare an offline server for grenade practice, recoil training, or movement drills. The <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/cs2-console-commands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">best CS2 console commands<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sv_cheats 1\nbot_kick\nmp_restartgame 1\nsv_infinite_ammo 1\nammo_grenade_limit_total 5\nmp_buy_anywhere 1\nmp_buytime 9999\nnoclip\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Save these commands inside a dedicated file, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>practice.cfg\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Then load it in-game with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>exec practice\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach keeps your practice settings separate from your normal configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='setting-up-a-cs2-bhop-config'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting Up a CS2 Bhop Config<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Setting-Up-a-CS2-Bhop-Config-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Setting Up a CS2 Bhop Config\" class=\"wp-image-31734\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Setting-Up-a-CS2-Bhop-Config-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1672x941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Setting-Up-a-CS2-Bhop-Config-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Setting-Up-a-CS2-Bhop-Config-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Setting-Up-a-CS2-Bhop-Config-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Setting-Up-a-CS2-Bhop-Config-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Setting-Up-a-CS2-Bhop-Config-1.webp 1672w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A CS2 bhop config is useful for private servers and movement practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical commands include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sv_cheats 1\nsv_enablebunnyhopping 1\nsv_autobunnyhopping 1\nsv_airaccelerate 1000\nsv_staminamax 0\nsv_staminalandcost 0\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Save these commands as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>bhop.cfg\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Then execute:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>exec bhop\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:900px; margin:25px auto; padding:18px 22px; background:#fff4e5; border-left:6px solid #f39c12; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); font-family:'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif;\">\n\n  <div style=\"margin:0 0 10px; color:#b86b00; font-size:20px; font-weight:700;\">\n    \u26a0\ufe0f Important\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; font-size:17px; line-height:1.7;\">\n    Keep in mind that <strong>most bunny hop commands only work in offline matches or on servers with cheats enabled<\/strong>. They are not available in Premier, Competitive matchmaking, or other official Valve servers.\n  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tradeit-mid-cta\">\n  <div class=\"cta-content\">\n    <span class=\"cta-title\">Rig dialed in?<\/span>\n    <p>Now put some skins on it. Browse the CS2 store on Tradeit for the AK, M4, and AWP you actually want. \u2192<\/p>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/store\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n      Trade Skins\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='transferring-your-old-cs-go-config-to-cs2'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring Your Old CS:GO Config to CS2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Transferring-Your-Old-CSGO-Config-to-CS2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Transferring Your Old CSGO Config to CS2\" class=\"wp-image-31721\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Transferring-Your-Old-CSGO-Config-to-CS2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Transferring-Your-Old-CSGO-Config-to-CS2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Transferring-Your-Old-CSGO-Config-to-CS2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Transferring-Your-Old-CSGO-Config-to-CS2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Transferring-Your-Old-CSGO-Config-to-CS2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Transferring-Your-Old-CSGO-Config-to-CS2-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Transferring-Your-Old-CSGO-Config-to-CS2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to transfer your CS:GO config to CS2, the process is fairly simple. Copy your old config.cfg or autoexec.cfg into the CS2 cfg folder. You can find your old config.cfg file in this folder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\userdata\\STEAM_ID\\730\\local\\cfg<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00ad crucial first step is <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/steam-id-finder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">finding your Steam ID<\/a>, as this corresponds to the\u00ad folder containing your config files. To locate your Ste\u00adam ID, simply go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:900px; margin:25px auto; font-family:'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; display:grid; gap:12px;\">\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">1<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h3 id='open-your-profile'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px;\">Open Your Profile<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Click your Steam username and open your <strong>Profile<\/strong>.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">2<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h3 id='go-to-inventory'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px;\">Go to Inventory<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Select <strong>Inventory<\/strong> from your profile page.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">3<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h3 id='open-trade-offers'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px;\">Open Trade Offers<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Click <strong>Trade Offers<\/strong> from the Inventory page.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">4<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h3 id='open-trade-offer-privacy'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px;\">Open Trade Offer Privacy<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Select <strong>Who can send me Trade Offers?<\/strong> to access your Steam trade URL and privacy settings.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-1024x554.webp\" alt=\"how to find your SteamID\" class=\"wp-image-31736\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File.webp\" data-full-size=\"1705x923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-1024x554.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-300x162.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-768x416.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File-1536x832.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CS2-Config-File.webp 1705w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reme\u00admber that each player is assigned a unique Steam ID, which can be found in the URL. Once you have\u00ad obtained your Steam ID, navigate to the userdata folder and follow the file\u00ad path mentioned earlie\u00adr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, don&#8217;t expect everything to work perfectly. Counter-Strike 2 uses the Source 2 engine, meaning some CS:GO commands have been removed or replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After importing your configuration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:900px; margin:25px auto; font-family:'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; display:grid; gap:12px;\">\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">1<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h3 id='test-your-keybinds'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px;\">Test Your Keybinds<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Verify that all movement, weapon, utility, and communication keybinds work as expected.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">2<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h3 id='verify-your-crosshair'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px;\">Verify Your Crosshair<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Make sure your preferred crosshair has been imported correctly and matches your previous settings.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">3<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h3 id='check-your-video-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px;\">Check Your Video Settings<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Review your resolution, graphics options, refresh rate, and display mode to ensure everything transferred correctly.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; background:#eef6ff; border-left:6px solid #1e88e5; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"min-width:42px; height:42px; background:#1e88e5; color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; font-weight:700;\">4<\/div>\n    <div>\n      <h3 id='remove-obsolete-commands'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#1565c0; font-size:18px;\">Remove Obsolete Commands<\/h3>\n      <p style=\"margin:0; color:#000; line-height:1.6;\">\n        Delete any outdated CS:GO commands that generate console errors or are no longer supported in Counter-Strike 2.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most common settings such as sensitivity, binds, and viewmodel values continue to work normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='common-cs2-config-problems-and-fixes'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common CS2 Config Problems and Fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some common issues players encounter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='config-not-loading'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Config not loading<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the file is named autoexec.cfg and not autoexec.cfg.txt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='commands-don-t-work'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Commands don&#8217;t work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some CS:GO commands are no longer supported in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.counter-strike.net\/cs2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2<\/a>. Remove outdated commands and use their current equivalents. Here&#8217;s a table of some of the most significant changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:1100px; margin:25px auto; font-family:'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif;\">\n\n  <style>\n    .cs2-command-table {\n      width: 100%;\n      border-collapse: collapse;\n      background: #ffffff;\n      color: #111111;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      line-height: 1.55;\n      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n    }\n\n    .cs2-command-table th,\n    .cs2-command-table td {\n      padding: 14px 16px;\n      border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\n      text-align: left;\n      vertical-align: top;\n    }\n\n    .cs2-command-table th {\n      background: #2E2AC9;\n      color: #ffffff;\n      font-weight: 600;\n    }\n\n    .cs2-command-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {\n      background: #f7f7ff;\n    }\n\n    .cs2-command-table code {\n      display: inline-block;\n      padding: 3px 7px;\n      background: #eeeeff;\n      color: #18156e;\n      border: 1px solid #d4d2ff;\n      border-radius: 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       padding: 12px 14px;\n      }\n\n      .cs2-command-table td:last-child {\n        border-bottom: none;\n      }\n\n      .cs2-command-table td::before {\n        content: attr(data-label);\n        display: block;\n        margin-bottom: 6px;\n        color: #2E2AC9;\n        font-size: 13px;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        text-transform: uppercase;\n        letter-spacing: 0.4px;\n      }\n\n      .cs2-command-table code {\n        max-width: 100%;\n        white-space: normal;\n      }\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"cs2-command-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>CS:GO Command<\/th>\n        <th>CS2 Equivalent<\/th>\n        <th>What Changed<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"CS:GO Command\"><code>net_graph 1<\/code><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"CS2 Equivalent\"><code>cq_netgraph 1<\/code> or Telemetry settings<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"What Changed\">\n          <code>net_graph<\/code> was removed. <code>cq_netgraph<\/code> and the in-game Telemetry settings are now used to display FPS, ping, packet loss, and other network information.\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"CS:GO Command\"><code>cl_showfps 1<\/code><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"CS2 Equivalent\"><code>cl_showfps 1<\/code><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"What Changed\">\n          Still fully supported and remains one of the simplest ways to display your FPS counter.\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"CS:GO Command\"><code>voice_enable 0\/1<\/code><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"CS2 Equivalent\"><code>voice_modenable 0\/1<\/code><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"What Changed\">\n          <code>voice_enable<\/code> was replaced by <code>voice_modenable<\/code> to enable or disable voice chat.\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"CS:GO Command\"><code>m_rawinput 1<\/code><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"CS2 Equivalent\">Removed \u2014 always enabled<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"What Changed\">\n          Raw Input is permanently enabled in CS2, so the command no longer has any effect.\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"CS:GO Command\"><code>cl_forcepreload 1<\/code><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"CS2 Equivalent\">Removed<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"What Changed\">\n          No longer supported in Source 2 and provides no performance benefit.\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"CS:GO Command\"><code>mat_queue_mode<\/code><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"CS2 Equivalent\">Removed<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"What Changed\">\n          Source 2 automatically manages CPU threading, making this command obsolete.\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"CS:GO Command\"><code>r_drawtracers_firstperson 0<\/code><\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"CS2 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Most settings such as keybinds, sensitivity, and crosshair transfer without problems. However, some Source 1 commands have been removed, so you should test the config and delete any unsupported commands.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='is-using-an-autoexec-cfg-allowed-in-premier-and-matchmaking'  id=\"boomdevs_26\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Is using an autoexec.cfg allowed in Premier and matchmaking?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes. Using an <strong>autoexec.cfg<\/strong> is completely allowed in Premier, Competitive, and matchmaking. It simply loads your personal settings, keybinds, crosshair, and other console commands automatically when the game starts. As long as it doesn&#8217;t contain cheats or unsupported commands, it&#8217;s perfectly safe to use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='can-i-use-a-pro-player-s-config-directly-in-cs2'  id=\"boomdevs_27\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Can I use a pro player&#8217;s config directly in CS2?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes. You can copy a <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/cs2-pro-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">professional player&#8217;s config<\/a> into your <strong>cfg<\/strong> folder and load it in CS2. However, remember that settings such as sensitivity, resolution, and keybinds are highly personal. Most players use a pro config as a starting point and then customize it to match their own preferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='why-does-my-autoexec-cfg-not-run-when-cs2-starts'  id=\"boomdevs_28\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why does my autoexec.cfg not run when CS2 starts?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>The most common causes are an incorrect file name (for example, <strong>autoexec.cfg.txt<\/strong>), placing the file in the wrong <strong>cfg<\/strong> folder, or forgetting to include the appropriate launch option. 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Most players use a pro config as a starting point and then customize it to match their own preferences.","type":"aioseo\/faq"},{"hidden":false,"question":"Why does my autoexec.cfg not run when CS2 starts?","schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mr9x464hzi3s8","tagName":"h3","um_is_restrict":false,"um_who_access":"0","um_roles_access":[],"um_message_type":"0","um_message_content":"","answer":"The most common causes are an incorrect file name (for example, autoexec.cfg.txt), placing the file in the wrong cfg folder, or forgetting to include the appropriate launch option. You can also test whether the file works by opening the developer console and running exec autoexec manually.","type":"aioseo\/faq"},{"hidden":false,"question":"Do I need +exec autoexec.cfg in launch options for it to work?","schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mr9x4gq0ml49z","tagName":"h3","um_is_restrict":false,"um_who_access":"0","um_roles_access":[],"um_message_type":"0","um_message_content":"","answer":"Not always. Many players find that CS2 loads autoexec.cfg automatically if it's placed in the correct cfg folder. However, adding +exec autoexec.cfg to your Steam launch options is still recommended because it guarantees the file executes every time the game launches.","type":"aioseo\/faq"},{"hidden":false,"question":"Can I disable Steam Cloud sync for my CS2 config?","schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mr9x4qs1mhr4w","tagName":"h3","um_is_restrict":false,"um_who_access":"0","um_roles_access":[],"um_message_type":"0","um_message_content":"","answer":"Yes. Open your Steam Library, right-click Counter-Strike 2, select Properties, and disable Keep games saves in the Steam Cloud. 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