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CS2 Crosshair Console Commands & Config Codes
CS2 crosshair is configured via console commands. Key commands: cl_crosshairsize (line length), cl_crosshairgap (gap, negative = overlap), cl_crosshairthickness (line width), cl_crosshaircolor (0-5 preset).
CS2 crosshair commands reference
| Command | Default | Pro range |
|---|---|---|
cl_crosshairsize | 5 | 1 to 3 |
cl_crosshairgap | 1 | -3 to 0 |
cl_crosshairthickness | 0.5 | 0.5 to 1.5 |
cl_crosshaircolor | 1 | 4 (cyan) or 5 (custom) |
cl_crosshair_reticle_center_dot | 0 | 0 or 1 |
How to paste a crosshair config in CS2
- Press
~to open the developer console in CS2 - Paste your config string (e.g.
cl_crosshairsize 2; cl_crosshairgap -2; cl_crosshaircolor 4) - Press Enter
- To make permanent: add commands to your
autoexec.cfg
Generate a CS2 crosshair config
Use our free CS2 crosshair generator to build visually and export the full console config string ready to paste.
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Open CS2 Crosshair GeneratorCS2 Crosshair Console Commands — Full Reference
| Command | Default | Pro range | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
cl_crosshairsize | 5 | 1–3 | Line length |
cl_crosshairgap | 1 | -3 to 0 | Center gap |
cl_crosshairthickness | 0.5 | 0.5–1.5 | Line width |
cl_crosshaircolor | 1 | 4 or 5 | Color preset |
cl_crosshair_reticle_center_dot | 0 | 0–1 | Center dot |
cl_crosshairdot | 1 | 0 | Legacy dot |
cl_crosshair_dynamic_splitdist | 7 | — | Spread distance |
Add Crosshair to autoexec.cfg
To save your crosshair permanently without re-entering commands, add them to your autoexec.cfg file. Location: Steam/userdata/[SteamID]/730/local/cfg/autoexec.cfg. Add exec autoexec to launch options with +exec autoexec.
Use the CS2 Crosshair Generator to build visually and export a ready-to-paste console string.