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How to show teammate names above heads in CS2

Type cl_teamid_overhead_mode 2 in your game console to show each teammate's name and equipment over their head; 1 shows only a marker.

cl_teamid_overhead_mode

Sets what appears above teammates' heads: just a marker, or a marker with name and equipment.

cl_teamid_overhead_mode <1|2>

Examples

cl_teamid_overhead_mode 2

Show names and equipment over teammates.

Values

ValueWhat it does
1 Marker only
2 Marker, name and equipment

Arguments

modeRequired
1 marker only, 2 marker with name and equipment.

What it does

Controls the team indicator drawn over teammates. Mode 1 shows only the marker; mode 2 adds the name and their equipment, which helps with calls.

The game's own description: Always show team id over teammates. 1 = pips; 2 = pips, name, and equipment

Use it in your game

Type it in your own game console: turn on the developer console in the game's settings, then press the key under Esc. To keep it, put the line in game/csgo/cfg/autoexec.cfg.

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