Essential CS2 Server Commands and CVARs

To effectively manage a Counter-Strike 2 server, you need to understand the console commands (CVARs). Whether you are setting up a competitive match or a practice environment, these commands are essential.

Setting Up RCON

Before executing server commands from your client, you must authenticate. Type this into your developer console:

rcon_password "your_rcon_password"

General Server Management

• rcon status - View server status and connected players.
• rcon kick [name/userid] - Kick a player from the server.
• rcon banid [minutes] [userid] - Ban a player by SteamID. (0 minutes = permanent).
• rcon changelevel [mapname] - Change the map (e.g., changelevel de_dust2).

Competitive Match Settings

To ensure tournament-ready settings, execute the default competitive config:

rcon exec gamemode_competitive

Practice Mode Commands

If you are setting up a server to practice smokes and flashes with your team, use these commands:

rcon sv_cheats 1
rcon bot_kick
rcon mp_warmup_end
rcon mp_freezetime 0
rcon mp_roundtime_defuse 60
rcon sv_infinite_ammo 1
rcon sv_grenade_trajectory_prac_pipreview 1
rcon sv_showimpacts 1
rcon mp_restartgame 1