CS 1.6 Console Commands and Codes
The console is where Counter-Strike 1.6 hides most of its settings. Here are the CS 1.6 commands you’ll actually use — network, FPS, crosshair, binds, buying, bots and server control. Open the console with ~, type a command and press Enter.
Basic commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
connect IP:port |
Join a server |
retry |
Reconnect to the last server |
disconnect |
Leave the server |
name "Nick" |
Change nickname |
kill |
Suicide (respawn next round) |
status |
List players on the server |
timeleft |
Time left on the map |
quit |
Exit the game |
FPS, network and graphics
| Command | Recommended |
|---|---|
fps_max |
100 |
cl_showfps |
1 — show FPS |
net_graph |
3 — FPS, ping and loss |
rate |
25000 |
cl_updaterate / cl_cmdrate |
101 |
ex_interp |
0.01 |
gl_vsync |
0 |
brightness / gamma |
2 / 3 — brighter picture |
A full ready-made setup is in the CS 1.6 config guide.
Binds
bind "mwheeldown" "+jump"
bind "f" "+use"
bind "q" "lastinv"
bind "c" "radio3"
bind "x" "messagemode2"bind KEY "command" assigns, unbind KEY removes, unbindall clears everything (careful).
Buy commands
Open the buy menu with B, or type/bind item names directly:
| Item | Command | Item | Command |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK-47 | ak47 |
Kevlar + helmet | vesthelm |
| M4A1 | m4a1 |
Defuse kit | defuser |
| AWP | awp |
HE grenade | hegren |
| Desert Eagle | deagle |
Flashbang | flash |
| MP5 | mp5 |
Smoke | sgren |
Example bind: bind "F3" "ak47; m4a1; vesthelm; defuser" — buys a rifle for your team, armor and a kit.
Bot commands
bot_add_ct, bot_add_t, bot_kick, bot_difficulty 0-3, bot_quota N, bot_stop 1. Full list in the bots guide.
Server and cheat commands (your own game)
sv_restart 1 restarts the round, mp_startmoney 16000 sets start money, mp_roundtime 5 round time in minutes, mp_freezetime 0 removes freeze time. With sv_cheats 1 you can use god, noclip and impulse 101 — see CS 1.6 cheat codes.
FAQ
How do I open the console in CS 1.6?
Press the ~ key (tilde, under Esc). If it doesn't open, enable 'Developer console' in Options → Keyboard → Advanced, or add -console to launch options.
How do I bind a key in CS 1.6?
Use bind KEY "command", for example bind f "+use" or bind mwheeldown "+jump".
What are the buy commands in CS 1.6?
Type the item name in the console during buy time: ak47, m4a1, awp, deagle, vesthelm, defuser, hegren, flash, sgren. Bind them to keys for fast buying.