How to Add Bots to CSGO

Lee Stanton April 14, 2021

Some players believe that bots in CSGO are worthless – and while this may be true for competitive matches, bots can help to advance your skill in an offline game. If you’re wondering how to add bots in CSGO, we’re here to help.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to add bots of various types in CSGO – through game settings and using commands. Additionally, we will answer some of the most common questions related to bots in the game. Read on to find out how to improve your performance with the help of bots in CSGO.

How to Add Bots in CSGO?

To add bots in CSGO offline, follow the steps below:

Open the game and select ‘’Play’’ in the upper-left corner of your screen.
Select ‘’Offline with Bots’’ from the dropdown menu.
Choose a map, confirm by clicking ‘’Go.’’
Select bot difficulty and a team.

How to Add Bots That Don’t Move in CSGO?

You can add static bots in CSGO with the help of commands and cheats. To do that, follow the instructions below:

Enable commands. To do that, go to the main Settings menu, then to ‘’Game Settings.’’
Select “Yes” next to the “Enable Developer Console” option.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Navigate to the ‘’Keyboard and Mouse settings.’’
Click ‘’Toggle Console,’’ then bind a key to bring up the command input box.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Start an offline match without bots.
Bring up the command input box and type in sv_cheats 1 to enable cheats.
Type in bot_add [the enemy team – ct or t].
Type in bot_freeze 1 or bot_stop 1 to stop all bots.
Optionally, type in bot_place to stop only the bot closest to you.
To disable the cheat, type in bot_freeze 0 or bot_stop 0.

How to Add Bots to Only One Team in CSGO?

With the help of commands, you can add bots to a specific team in CSGO. To do that, follow the steps below:

Make sure commands are enabled. Go to the main Settings menu, then to ‘’Game Settings.’’
Select “Yes” next to the “Enable Developer Console” option.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Navigate to the ‘’Keyboard and Mouse settings.’’
Click ‘’Toggle Console,’’ then bind a key to bring up the command input box.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Start a match and bring up the command input box.
Type in bot_add [team]. Enter “t” to add a bot to the terrorist side, or “ct” to the counter-terrorist side.
Optionally, type in bot_add [team] [difficulty] [name to add bots of specific difficulty and name them.

How to Add Bots in Competitive CSGO?

In January 2021, Valve has decided to remove bots from the CSGO Competitive mode. Bots are now only available in offline matches. This was likely made to prevent players from kicking out weak teammates and replacing them with bots. This also enhances the realism of the game – if a player is killed, the team will have to simply survive with a reduced team.

How to Add Bots Where You Want in CSGO?

To place a bot to a certain spot in CSGO, follow the instructions below:

Make sure commands are enabled. Go to the main Settings menu, then to ‘’Game Settings.’’
Select “Yes” next to the “Enable Developer Console” option.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Navigate to the ‘’Keyboard and Mouse settings.’’
Click ‘’Toggle Console,’’ then bind a key to bring up the command input box.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Start a match and bring up the command input box.
Type in bot_add [team]. Enter “t” to add a bot to the terrorist side, “ct” to the counter-terrorist side.
Type in bot_stop 1 to prevent the bot from moving.
Type in bot_mimic 1 to make the bot mimic your moves.
Move to the spot you want to place the bot to.
When satisfied with the bot’s position, disable the mimic command by typing in bot_mimic 0.
Optionally, use the bot_place command to spawn a bot beside your player model.

What’s the Command to Add Bots in CSGO?

You can add bots in CSGO using the following commands:

Start a match and bring up the command input box.
Type in bot_add [team]. Enter “t” to add a bot to the terrorist side, or “ct” to the counter-terrorist side.
Optionally, type in bot_add [team] [difficulty] [name] to add bots of specific difficulty and name them.

How to Add Crouching Bots in CSGO?

To make all of the bots in CSGO crouch, follow the steps below:

Make sure commands are enabled. Go to the main Settings menu, then to ‘’Game Settings.’’
Select “Yes” next to the “Enable Developer Console” option.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Navigate to the ‘’Keyboard and Mouse settings.’’
Click ‘’Toggle Console,’’ then bind a key to bring up the command input box.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Start a match and bring up the command input box.
Type in bot_crouch 1.
To disable the command, type in bot_crouch 0.

How to Add Static Bots in CSGO?

Commands allow you to add static bots in CSGO. To do that, follow the instructions below:

Make sure commands are enabled. Go to the main Settings menu, then to ‘’Game Settings.’’
Select “Yes” next to the “Enable Developer Console” option.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Navigate to the ‘’Keyboard and Mouse settings.’’
Click ‘’Toggle Console,’’ then bind a key to bring up the command input box.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Start an offline match without bots.
Bring up the command input box and type in sv_cheats 1 to enable cheats.
Type in bot_add [the enemy team – ct or t].
Type in bot_freeze 1 or bot_stop 1 to stop all bots.
To disable the cheat, type in bot_freeze 0 or bot_stop 0.

How to Add Harmless Bots in CSGO?

You can add bots that won’t notice your character by following the instructions below:

Make sure commands are enabled. Go to the main Settings menu, then to ‘’Game Settings.’’
Select “Yes” next to the “Enable Developer Console” option.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Navigate to the ‘’Keyboard and Mouse settings.’’
Click ‘’Toggle Console,’’ then bind a key to bring up the command input box.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Start an offline match without bots.
Bring up the command input box and type in sv_cheats 1 to enable cheats.
Add bots by typing in bot_add [team] [difficulty].
Type in notarget 1. The bots won’t notice you. To disable the cheat, type in notarget 0.
Optionally, use the bot_dont_shoot 1 command to prevent bots from firing guns.

How to Add More Bots in CSGO?

You can increase the number of bots in your CSGO server by following the steps below:

Make sure commands are enabled. Go to the main Settings menu, then to ‘’Game Settings.’’
Select “Yes” next to the “Enable Developer Console” option.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Navigate to the ‘’Keyboard and Mouse settings.’’
Click ‘’Toggle Console,’’ then bind a key to bring up the command input box.
Confirm by clicking ‘’Apply.’’
Start a match and bring up the command input box.
Type in bot_quota [value] to set a max number of bots allowed. The default value is 10.
Type in bot_add [team] [difficulty] to add a bot. Repeat until satisfied.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read this section to find out more about bots in CSGO.

How Do You Make Bots Stay at Spawn?

You can make bots stay at spawn using radio commands. To do that, bring up the command input box and type in holdpos. There’s no way to order a specific bot to hold the position – this command applies to all bots in your server.

Can I Play CSGO With Bots?

Yes, you can play CSGO with bots – however, you can only play bots offline as of January 2021. Valve has removed bots from online mode to prevent players from kicking out weak teammates and replace them with bots instead. This also enhances realism – previously, when a player was killed, a bot spawned in his place automatically. Now players will have to survive with a reduced team.

How Do You Add Bots to CSGO Workshop?

You can add bots to a custom Workshop map the same way as to any other map. First, you have to subscribe to the desired Workshop map. The list of custom maps can be found on the Steam community website. Once you’ve downloaded a map, click ‘’Play’’ in the game, then select ‘’Offline with Bots’’ from the dropdown menu. Select a map and click ‘’Go.’’ Then, choose difficulty and your team.

Are There More Useful Bot Commands Available in CSGO?

You can manage bot settings easily with the help of commands. For example, the mp_humanteam [team] command restricts real players from joining a specific team. Use the bot_show_nav command to see the location of every bot. To restrict bots from using advanced weapons, type in bot_pistols_only to the command input box – they will only be able to use guns. You can also set the max distance at which bots see players by typing in bot_coop_idle_max_vision_distance [value], and more.

Train to Improve Your Performance

Training is necessary to improve your skills, and bots can be a great way to play when your friends aren’t around. CSGO commands allow adjusting bot settings to your preference – whether it’s their number, position, or behavior. Hopefully, with the help of our guide, you now can easily add bots, as this will boost your performance in the online game.

What’s your opinion on Valve removing bots from the CSGO Competitive mode? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.