How to Vote Kick Yourself in CS2: Console Commands Guide [2025]
Kicking yourself in CS2 can be useful when you need to leave a match without penalties. Here's how to do it properly:
Enable Developer Console
- Launch CS2 and open Settings
- Go to "Game" tab
- Set "Enable Developer Console (~)" to "Yes"
- Press the tilde (~) key below "Esc" to open console
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Self-Kick Process
- Open console with (~) key
- Type "status" and press Enter
- Find your player ID number (listed after "[Client]")
- Enter command: callvote kick [your_ID]
- Wait for teammates to vote
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Alternative Options
- Complete the match (best for maintaining Trust Factor)
- Play different game modes (Casual, Deathmatch)
- Accept temporary cooldown (last resort)
Counter-Strike player self-kicking alternative screenshot
Important Notes:
- Use self-kicking sparingly to avoid Trust Factor penalties
- Success depends on teammate cooperation
- Consider improving gameplay instead of leaving
- Frequent kicks can affect future matchmaking
- Always try to resolve issues before deciding to leave
Remember: While self-kicking provides an emergency exit, it's better to complete matches when possible to maintain good standing in the CS2 community.