rate

Network

Maximum data your connection can receive. Tells the server how many bytes per second your connection can receive. The default 786432 (about 6 Mbps) is the maximum and is right for almost every connection; only lower it on a very slow or unstable connection.

rate 786432

Syntax

rate <bytes per second> · Default value: 786432

Examples

rate 786432

How to use rate in CS2

  1. Enable the developer console in Settings › Game › Enable Developer Console.
  2. Press ~ to open the console, type the command and press Enter.
  3. To apply it every time you launch CS2, add the line to an autoexec.cfg file in your cfg folder.

Related commands

rate FAQ

What does rate do in CS2?

Maximum data your connection can receive. Tells the server how many bytes per second your connection can receive. The default 786432 (about 6 Mbps) is the maximum and is right for almost every connection; only lower it on a very slow or unstable connection.

What is the default value of rate?

The default value of rate in CS2 is 786432.

Does rate need sv_cheats?

No. rate works without sv_cheats, including in official matchmaking.

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