CS2 Crosshair Command Guide and Troubleshooting

Enable the CS2 Developer Console

Valve's Steam Support instructions for Counter-Strike 2 are:

1. Open CS2.
2. Click the gear icon in the main menu.
3. Open the Game tab.
4. Find Enable Developer Console (~).
5. Set it to Yes.
6. Press the ~ key to open the console.

If your keyboard layout uses a different key for the console, check the current key binding in the game settings. The label can vary with language and keyboard layout.

Use a Command Carefully

For the update-specific decision between the current menu and legacy command values, see CS2 crosshair commands after the 2026 update.

For the current client, start in Settings → Crosshair/Scopes and change one control at a time. A complete command string copied from an older guide may use pre-update values, so treat it as a historical or derived starting point rather than a guaranteed current preset.

cl_crosshairsize 2

After pasting, press Enter and check the crosshair in the current preview or a practice environment. Record the visible result and export a new share code from the menu if you keep it.

Tune One Command at a Time

Use a single command when you want to isolate a change:

cl_crosshairsize 1.5

This is a legacy command example, not a promise that 1.5 maps to the same on-screen length after the 2026 system update.

cl_crosshairgap -3

cl_crosshairthickness 0.5

cl_crosshairdot 1

Make one change, test it, and record the value before changing the next setting. This makes it easier to undo a bad adjustment and understand which command changed the shape.

Common CS2 Crosshair Command Problems

The Console Does Not Open

• Confirm Enable Developer Console (~) is set to Yes.
• Try the key assigned to the developer console for your keyboard layout.
• Check the current key binding instead of assuming the US keyboard key applies.

The Whole Line Does Nothing

• Confirm you pressed Enter after pasting.
• Check that commands are separated with semicolons.
• Paste a short test such as cl_crosshairsize 2.
• Paste the command without smart quotes or extra formatting.

One Setting Has No Visible Effect

Check whether the active style uses that property. A style change, dot, dynamic behavior, or outline can make a value appear different from what you expect. Compare the current Crosshair/Scopes preview and test on a real map background.

The Crosshair Looks Different From a Screenshot

Check:

• Style.
• Resolution and aspect ratio.
• Color and alpha.
• Outline and thickness.
• Dot and gap.
• Whether the screenshot was taken before the September 22, 2026 crosshair update.

The update changed the settings system and added new styles. An imported code can be valid even when an old screenshot is no longer a perfect visual match.

When to Use the Settings Menu Instead

Use the Crosshair/Scopes menu when you want a visual preview, a share-code import, or a clear backup of the final setup. Use the console when you want to compare one command at a time or inspect a legacy setup.

The practical workflow is:

1. Save your current setup.
2. Start with one menu control or one sourced command.
3. Verify the result in the current game menu.
4. Test it at your actual resolution.
5. Export the updated share code and note any command used.

Command Reference

For the full parameter list, see CS2 Crosshair Commands. For the menu-based workflow, see How to Change Your CS2 Crosshair.

Sources

• Steam Support: Developer Console in Valve games
• Total CS crosshair command list
• CS2Aims crosshair command reference
• Crosshair Games command guide