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Counter-Strike Cheat Codes

Cheat Codes

Press ~ to enter the console on the server machine and type sv_cheats 1 or sv_ 1. Then, change maps by typing changelevel dust (or any other map). Finally, enter one of the following codes at the console to activate the corresponding cheat function. Note: Some codes have been changed or removed with various patch updates for the game.

Cheat	Effect
net_graph <0 or 1>	Toggle graph
r_lightmap 1	Whiten all surroundings at 800x600 resolution
impulse101	$16,000
sv_clienttrace 999999999	All shots will hit, default is 1
ah <0 or 1>	Toggle auto-help hint messages, default is 1
ghosts <0 or 1>	Toggle to see ghosts in observer mode, default is 0
dm <0 or 1>	Toggle map briefings after new levels load, default is 1
timeleft	Reveal how much time is left on the map
cl_observercrosshair <0 or 1>	Toggle crosshairs in observer mode, default is 1
mp_flashlight <0 or 1>	Toggle flashlight use, default is 1/1
mp_footsteps <0 or 1>	Toggle footsteps, default is 1/1
mp_timelimit	Set minutes between map rotations, default is 01
mp_friendlyfire <0 or 1>	Toggle friendly fire
unbind	Unbind key command
cvarlist or cmdlist	List cheat commands, press [Page Up] or [Page Down] to scroll
-numericping	Show ping as numbers
gl_zmax <0-9999>	Adjust wall and object density; default is 3600
gl_zmax 0	See and fire through walls and objects
cl_hidefrags 0	View other players' frags
cl_forwardspeed 999	Faster forward motion
cl_backspeed 999	Faster backwards motion
cl_sidespeed 999	Faster side motion
changelevel	Level select
give	Get indicated item
skin	Change skins
lambert	See things brightly without flashlight
mp_c4timer <1-100>	SetC4 timer
sv_clienttrace 9999	Hyper auto-aim enabled
sv_clienttrace 0000	Hyper auto-aim disabled
adjust crosshair	Change crosshair color
crosshair <1-5>	Disable the crosshair to enlarge when shooting
mp_freezetime	Set freeze period at the start of rounds. Set to 0 to disable, default is 6/1
mp_roundtime <3-15>	Set maximum length in minutes a round can last, default is 51
sv_aim	Auto-aim with sniper rifle
sv_airaccelerate -9999	Fast Jumping
sv_gravity <-999 - 999999>	Adjust gravity
kill	Suicide
+reload	Auto-reload enabled
-reload	Auto-reload disabled
give spaceweapon_awp	Arctic sniper rifle
God	Makes you invincible
mp_startmoney 16000	Start with 16000
hud_fastswitch (0 or 1)	Allows you to toggle switching weapons faster
sv_wateraccelerate 999	Allows to walk faster in water
sv_waterfriction	sets the friction in water
sv_wateraccelerate	sets how fast you accelerate in water
sv_stopspeed	sets how fast you stop running
sv_friction	sets the friction of the game
sv_clipmode	1=no clipping
sv_airaccelerate	sets how fast you accelerate in air
mp_startmoney	change your starting money in-game!
mp_c4timer	sets time on C4 charge
mp_buytime	sets time to buy items
sv_maxspeed	set max running speed
sv_accelerate	sets acceleration
sv_cheats	1=cheats on
sv_bounce	???unknown
pausable	1= enables pausing(not reccomended)
mp_roundtime	sets round time
mp_flashlight	1=flashlight on
mp_autokick	1=turn on auto kick in game
mp_allowmonsters	1= single player enemies visible
coop	sets the mode to co-op
deathmatch	sets the mode to deathmatch
net_address	Shows server IP and port
decalfrequency 0	Enables unlimited spraying
gl_spriteblend <0-1>	Enables blood thickening
sv_restartround 1	The game restarts after 1 second
hud_deathnoticetime 9999	Shows the last 4 kills of either team
-graph	Disables the litte information on the bottom right corner when you have +graph on.
+graph	Shows a little information on the very bottom right of your screen
timerefresh	Refreshes time on the console.

Weapons

In order to get a certain weapon listed below without buying them, press the ~ key and type in ''sv_cheats 1'', then use one of the following codes with ''give (weapon code)'' for example ''give spaceweapon_awp'' to get an arctic sniper rifle. Note that some of the codes may not work in the other game versions.

Cheat	Effect
weapon_aug	gives Steyr Aug
weapon_p288	gives SIG p288
weapon_scout	gives Scout
weapon_m249	gives Para
weapon_mp5navy	gives MP5
weapon_mac 10	gives MAC-10
weapon_m3	gives M3 Super Shotgun
weapon_g3sg1	gives H&K Sniper Rifle
weapon_glock18	gives Glock 18 pistol
weapon_p90	gives Fn P90
weapon_elite	gives Dual Berretas
weapon_deagle	gives Desert Eagle
weapon_sg552	gives Commando
weapon_m4a1	gives Colt M4a1 Carbine
weapon_xm1014	gives Benelli xm1014
weapon_ak47	gives AK-47
spaceweapon_awp	gives Arctic Sniper Rifle
weapon_flashbang	gives Flashbang
weapon_hegrenade	gives HE Grenade
weapon_smokegrenade	gives Smoke grenade
weapon_defuser	gives Bomb Defuser
weapon_awp	gives Arctic
weapon_sig550	gives SIG 550
weapon_ump45	gives Ump.45
weapon_usp	gives Usp.45
weapon_kevlar	gives Kevlar Vest
weapon_nightvision	gives Nightvision goggles

Waypoint Editing
Access the console with ~ then enter the following:
Cheat Effect
waypoint on clip Enable waypoint editing
waypoint off clip Disable waypoint editing

Cheat	Effect
waypoint on clip	Enable waypoint editing
waypoint off clip	Disable waypoint editing

Counter-Strike Glitches

Console information as name
if you change your name to one of the following then whenever you die a long stream of words will show up instead of your name. This is because it is the code for the description of that skin. The skins each have one.

cstrike_sas_label
cstrike_gign_label
cstrike_guerilla_label
spec_no_pip

Walkthroughs & FAQs

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Counter-Strike Passwords

Profile Easter Eggs
Rename your profile as follows: (THESE ARE CASE-SENSITIVE!)
Password Effect
PlumRugOfDoom Makes the terrorists at Prodigy have a purple streak in their hair.
!!UNDONE!! Makes most of the text in the game very shaky