Opening the CS:GO console is a straightforward process that I'll help you complete in just a few simple steps. Here's exactly what you need to do:

First, enable the console in your game settings:

1. Launch CS:GO
2. Go to Settings
3. Click on "Game Settings"
4. Find "Enable Developer Console"
5. Set it to "Yes"

Once you've enabled the console, you can open it in two ways:

Default Method: Press the tilde key (

~

) located in the top-left corner of your keyboard, just below the Esc key. On some keyboards, especially non-US layouts, this key might be different (try ` or §).

Alternative Method: If the tilde key doesn't work, you can set a custom key bind:

1. Go to Settings
2. Click on "Keyboard / Mouse"
3. Click on "Toggle Console"
4. Press the key you want to use
5. Click "Apply"

Troubleshooting Tips:

If you can't open the console:

• Make sure you've enabled it in settings
• Check if you're using the correct key for your keyboard layout
• Verify your game files through Steam if the console still won't open
• Restart the game after making changes

The console is useful for entering commands, adjusting settings, and troubleshooting game issues. You'll know it's working when a semi-transparent overlay appears on your screen with a command prompt.

To close the console, simply press the same key you used to open it, or type "exit" and press Enter.

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