How to Connect
Connect to CS:GO servers using the developer console.
Steps
2
Minute
~1
Console required
Enable and use the developer console to connect.
Copy and paste
Copy the connect command and paste it into your console.
One-time setup
Enable the console once, then connect to any server instantly.
Enable Developer Console
The developer console is required to connect to servers. You only need to enable it once.
1
Open CS:GO and go to Settings.
2
Navigate to the Game Settings tab.
3
Set Enable Developer Console (~) to Yes.
Console shortcut
The default key is
~ (tilde) or ` (backtick), below Escape.Console enabled
Press ~ to open it whenever you need to connect.
Connect to a Server
Once you have a connect command from CSGOPremier, follow these steps to join the server.
1
Click Copy beside the connect command.
2
Press
~ in CS:GO to open the console.3
Paste with
Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.4
Press
Enter to connect.Example command
connect 192.168.1.1:27015
Connected
CS:GO will join the server automatically.
Troubleshooting
Console not opening?
Confirm it is enabled in Game Settings, try both
~ and `, or rebind Toggle Console under Keyboard/Mouse.Connection refused or timed out?
The server may be full, offline, or still loading. Wait a moment, then retry with the complete connect command.
Steam logon error?
Verify the integrity of your game files:
- Open Steam and go to your Library.
- Right-click the game and select Properties (or click the gear icon).
- Click the Installed Files tab in the left-hand menu.
- Click "Verify integrity of game files".
- Wait for the process to finish, which may take several minutes.
Wrong game version?
CSGOPremier requires CS:GO (separate Steam listing), not CS2. Make sure you have CS:GO installed from the Steam Store. See installation guide →