The Trust Factor in CS2 evaluates player trustworthiness and influences matchmaking quality. Players are paired based on similar trust levels to create fair, enjoyable gaming experiences.

Checking Your Trust Factor

To assess your Trust Factor:

• Create a lobby with friends
• If your Trust Factor is lower, friends will receive a warning message
• The player not receiving messages likely has the lowest Trust Factor

Key Influencing Factors

Steam Account Factors:

• Account bans (VAC or game bans)
• Steam account level
• Phone number verification
• Game purchases
• Inventory value
• Community engagement
• Profile activity

CS2-Specific Factors:

• Prime Status
• Playtime hours
• In-game rank
• Overwatch participation
• Reports and commendations
• False reporting history
• Match abandonment rate

Improving Your Trust Factor

Key actions to boost your Trust Factor:

• Maintain positive behavior in competitive matches
• Avoid cheating in VAC-protected games
• Play CS2 and other Steam games regularly
• Increase Steam account level
• Build inventory value
• Keep profile public
• Link phone number to Steam account

Factors That Lower Trust Factor

Watch out for these negative influences:

• Account reports
• Any type of account bans
• Friends with poor account standing
• Temporary matchmaking bans
• Frequent kick votes against you
• Team damage in matches

The Trust Factor system continually evaluates player behavior to maintain fair matchmaking. While invisible to players, it works constantly to improve the gaming experience by matching players with similar trust levels, creating a more balanced and enjoyable environment for the CS2 community.

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