GUIDES · 15 GUIDES

CS2 demos
and clips, explained.

Share codes, demo commands, turning a match into an MP4, clean 9:16 for TikTok. One guide per topic; every way people ask about it is listed under it.

Demos

Share codes, downloads, folders and the demo viewer.

How to get your CS2 share code and authentication codeWhere to find your CS2 match share code and game authentication code, and what they do.4 QUESTIONS ANSWERED →
How to download and watch old CS2 demosGet your recent CS2 match demos from Valve and play them back in game.3 QUESTIONS ANSWERED →
Why a CS2 demo won't download or has expiredHow long Valve keeps CS2 demos, what to try when a download fails, and what's gone for good.3 QUESTIONS ANSWERED →
Where CS2 demos are saved and how to open a .dem fileThe CS2 demo and replays folder paths, and how to open a .dem file in the game.3 QUESTIONS ANSWERED →
CS2 demo commands: the cheat sheetplaydemo, demoui, demo_timescale and the rest: every CS2 demo command on one page.5 QUESTIONS ANSWERED →
How to watch a CS2 demo from another player's POVSpectate any player in a CS2 demo, switch to free cam, and see your frag from the enemy's side.3 QUESTIONS ANSWERED →

Clipping

Turning a match into a video, with or without recording.

Finding plays

Aces, clutches, 4Ks and what's worth clipping.

CS2 demosand clips, explained.

Demos

Clipping

Sharing & formats

Finding plays

CS2 demos
and clips, explained.