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How to force a direct connection in CS2
Type net_client_steamdatagram_enable_override -1 in your game console to prefer a direct connection over Valve's relay; 1 prefers the relay.
net_client_steamdatagram_enable_override
Forces how you connect to servers: through Valve's relay network, directly, or the matchmaking default.
net_client_steamdatagram_enable_override <-1|0|1> Examples
net_client_steamdatagram_enable_override 1 Prefer the relay network.
Values
| Value | What it does |
|---|---|
| -1 | Prefer direct UDP |
| 0Default | Default, as matchmaking requests |
| 1 | Prefer Steam Datagram Relay |
Arguments
modeRequired- Negative for direct UDP, 0 default, positive for relay.
What it does
Overrides whether your connection goes through the Steam Datagram Relay network or straight to the server. A positive value prefers the relay, a negative value prefers direct UDP, and 0 follows what matchmaking asks for.
The game's own description: 0: Use connect method requested by GC. >0: Always use SDR if possible. <0: Always use direct UDP if possible
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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