How to Disable Auto Balance and Players Limits in CS2
By default, Counter-Strike 2 uses auto balance and team limits to keep both sides even. This works for regular games, but it can get in the way when you want to practice against multiple bots, test recoil control, train on custom maps, or create uneven setups like 1v5, 5v10, or bots only on one team.
This guide shows how to disable auto balance in CS2, remove player and team limits, and add bots manually to the CT or T side using console commands.
Required Console Commands for Auto Balance and Team Limits in CS2
To disable auto balance and create uneven team setups in CS2, you need two console commands: mp_autoteambalance and mp_limitteams.
mp_autoteambalance [1/0]- controls automatic team balancing. Usemp_autoteambalance 0to stop CS2 from automatically moving players or bots between teams. Default is 1.mp_limitteams [0 - 30]- controls the allowed player difference between teams. Usemp_limitteams 0to allow uneven teams, such as 1 vs 5. Default is 2.
How to Disable Auto Balance in CS2
To disable auto balance in CS2, open the developer console and enter the main commands for auto balance and team limits.
Enable the Developer Console
- Launch Counter-Strike 2.
- Open Settings and go to the Game tab.
- Find Enable Developer Console and Set it to Yes.
Open the Console and Enter the Commands
Press the ~ (default) key on your keyboard to open the console. If the console does not open, check your keyboard layout or bind the console key manually in the game settings. Type these commands and press enter after entering each:
mp_autoteambalance 0
mp_limitteams 0Now CS2 will stop auto balancing teams and remove the team limit.
How to Add Bots to a Specific Team in CS2
After disabling auto balance and team limits, you can manually add bots to any team.
- To add a bot to the Terrorist side, use
bot_add t. - To add a bot to the Counter-Terrorist side, use
bot_add ct.
For example, if you want to create a 1 vs 5 bot setup, first use the main commands from this guide, then add bots manually:
bot_add t
bot_add ct
bot_add ct
bot_add ct
bot_add ct
bot_add ctThis allows you to create uneven teams without CS2 automatically moving bots back or limiting the number of players on one side.
Save These Commands in a CS2 Practice Config
Console commands work well for quick testing, but if you want to reuse the same bot practice setup later, it is better to save the commands in a CS2 config file.
You can create a custom CFG file for auto balance, team limits, and bot practice manually, or generate one automatically with the CS2 Config Generator.
Useful related guides:
- CS2 Config Generator - create a ready-to-use config for practice, bots, and custom settings.
- CS2 Config Location Guide - find where CS2 config files are stored.
- CS2 Config Guide - learn how to create, load, and manage CFG files.
- CS2 Server Configuration Files Guide - for server-side config files and advanced server setup.
- How to Play Against the Hardest Bots in CS2 - change bot difficulty and play against Expert or Elite bots.
Conclusion
To disable auto balance in CS2, use mp_autoteambalance 0 in the developer console. If you also want to create uneven teams, use mp_limitteams 0 and then add bots manually with bot_add t or bot_add ct.
For quick practice, these console commands are enough. If you want to reuse the same setup later, save them in a CS2 config file or create one with a config generator.
CS2 Auto Balance, Team Limits, and Bot Commands FAQ
How do I disable auto balance in CS2?
Use mp_autoteambalance 0 in the developer console. This stops CS2 from automatically moving players or bots between teams.
How do I remove the team limit in CS2?
Use mp_limitteams 0. This allows one team to have more players or bots than the other.
How do I increase the number of bots in CS2?
Use bot_quota 20. You can replace 20 with another number depending on how many bots you want.
How do I add bots to Terrorists in CS2?
Use command bot_add t.
How do I add bots to Counter-Terrorists in CS2?
Use command bot_add ct.
