Summary
In Counter-Strike: Source, "sv_cheats" is a console command that allows server administrators to enable various cheat commands during gameplay. Enabling "sv_cheats" is typically restricted to server administrators in custom, non-competitive game modes and offline matches. It provides access to various cheats like unlimited ammunition, invincibility, and no-clip mode, allowing experimentation, practice, and custom gameplay scenarios.
How to Enable Cheats on a Counter-Strike: Source Server
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Games panel.
2. Stop the server.![]()
3. Go to the Files tab.![]()
4. Find the following directory: /home/container/cstrike/cfg .![]()
5. Open the server.cfg file. If the server.cfg file is not present, choose Create and select Create File from the dropdown.![]()

6. Enter the following in a new line: sv_cheats 1 .![]()
7. Press the Save Content button.
8. Start the server.![]()
How to Enable Cheats on a Counter-Strike: Source Server (Console)
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Games panel.
2. Start the server.![]()
3. Go to the Console tab.![]()
4. Enter the following in the console: sv_cheats 1 .![]()
