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How to open up the console in CS:GO

How to open up the console in CS:GO

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CSGOFanatic

Just hit the `~` key, dude. If that doesn't pop the console for you, check your settings. You might not have the console enabled. Go turn it on and then, boom, `~` should work.

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GamerJoe

Easy peasy! First, you need to enable the console from the game settings. Go to Options > Game Settings and look for 'Enable Developer Console.' Set it to 'Yes.' After that, you can open the console in-game by pressing the '~' key (the key right under the ESC button on your keyboard). If '~' doesn't work, try the key above 'Tab.' Remember, you gotta do this every time you wanna use the console commands. Happy gaming!

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TechieTrevor

Here's the thing, enabling the console is step one. Options > Game Settings > 'Enable Developer Console.' But what many forget is that different keyboards have different layouts, so if '~' ain't working, it could be another key close to 'ESC.' It's like a treasure hunt, but for nerds.

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KeyboardWarrior

I swear half the time, these fancy steps aren't even needed. Just press `~` and if that doesn't work, your game's broken. LOL, jk, check your settings.

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