How to Create and Transfer CS2 Config: Step-by-Step Guide

Moving to a new PC? Reinstalling Windows? Playing at a friend's house? You need to save your CS2 config. Here's how to save config in CS2 and never lose your settings again.

What is a Config File?

A config file stores all your CS2 settings in one place. It saves:

• Crosshair settings
• Keybinds
• Video settings
• Audio settings
• Buy binds
• Grenade binds
• Console commands

Everything you've customized gets stored in this file. Load it on any computer, and boom - your exact settings are back. Here is how to export CS2 settings.

Where to Find Your CS2 Config

Your config lives here:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[YOUR_STEAM_ID]\730\local\cfg

Replace [YOUR_STEAM_ID] with your actual Steam ID number.

Inside the cfg folder, you'll see files like:

• config.cfg (your main settings)
• video.txt (video settings)
• Custom configs you've created

How to Export CS2 Settings (Automatic Method)

This is the easiest way to CS2 export config:

1. Launch CS2
2. Open console (~)
3. Type: host_writeconfig myconfig
4. Press Enter

Done. Your config is now saved as "myconfig.cfg" in the cfg folder location above. You can name it anything - "myconfig", "main", "backup", whatever you want.

This method captures your current game state and saves everything automatically.

How to Copy CS2 Config to Another Account

Want to how to copy CS2 config to another account? Here's the process:

Step 1 - Find your config.

Step 2 - Copy the file: Right-click the .cfg file and select Copy. 

Step 3 - Move to a new account.

Paste your config file there.

Step 4 - Load the config: Launch CS2, open console, and type:

exec myconfig

All your settings transfer instantly.

How to Copy CFG CS2 (Manual Method)

If you want more control over how to copy cfg CS2, use this method:

1. Navigate to your cfg folder
2. Find config.cfg
3. Right-click → Copy
4. Paste it to a safe location
5. When needed, paste it into the new computer's cfg folder
6. Use exec config in console to load it

Creating a Custom Config from Scratch

Want to make your own config with specific commands?

1. Open Notepad (or any text editor)
2. Type your commands, one per line:

bind "c" "slot8"

sensitivity "1.5"

cl_crosshairsize "2"

volume "0.5"

1. Save As → Change file type to "All Files"
2. Name it something like "myconfig.cfg"
3. Move it to your cfg folder
4. Load it with exec myconfig in console

Cloud Backup Your Config

Always backup your config to the cloud:

• Google Drive
• Dropbox
• OneDrive
• Email it to yourself

Config files are tiny (usually under 50KB). There's no reason not to have multiple backups.

Transferring CS:GO Configs to CS2

Old CS:GO configs mostly work in CS2, but some commands changed. To transfer:

1. Find your CS:GO config (same userdata folder structure, but different path)
2. Copy it to your CS2 cfg folder
3. Load it with exec command
4. Test everything - some binds might need updating

Some outdated commands won't work, but most settings transfer fine.

Common Config Commands to Include

Here are essential commands worth adding to your config:

Rates

rate "786432"

cl_updaterate "128"

cl_cmdrate "128"

cl_interp "0"

cl_interp_ratio "1"

Net graph

net_graph "1"

net_graphproportionalfont "0"

Bob reduction

cl_bob_lower_amt "5"

cl_bobamt_lat "0.1"

cl_bobamt_vert "0.1"

Clear decals

bind "shift" "+sprint; r_cleardecals"

Volume

volume "0.5"