CS2 1v1 Guide: How to Set Up and Customize Private Matches [2025]
Setting up and starting a 1v1 match in CS2 is straightforward when you follow these essential steps.
Enabling the Developer Console:
- Open CS2 Settings
- Go to Game tab
- Set "Enable Developer Console (~)" to Yes
- Press the tilde key (~) to access console
Essential Console Commands:
- sv_cheats 1 (enables cheat commands)
- mp_roundtime 5 (sets 5-minute rounds)
- bot_kick (removes all bots)
- bot_add (adds a bot)
- mp_freezetime 15 (15-second freeze time)
- sv_infinite_ammo 2 (unlimited ammo with reloading)
- mp_buy_anywhere 1 (buy weapons anywhere)
CS2 console commands for 1v1
Using Workshop Maps:
- Visit CS2 Workshop on Steam
- Search for "1v1 maps"
- Subscribe to preferred maps
- Access maps through Workshop menu in-game
Steam workshop maps icon in CS2
Creating a Private Server:
- Launch CS2
- Open console
- Type "map de_dust2" (or preferred map)
- Input desired 1v1 commands
- Invite opponent via Steam
Private CS2 1v1 server setup
Joining Community Servers:
- Open Community Server Browser
- Search for "1v1"
- Select preferred server
- Join and play
Recommended Game Settings:
- mp_roundtime_defuse 60
- mp_startmoney 16000
- mp_freezetime 1
- mp_respawn_immunitytime 0
Create an autoexec.cfg file with these settings in your CS2 cfg folder for automatic loading at game launch.