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Installation Guide

Get CSAFAP up and running in your CS2 game. Follow these four steps carefully to ensure proper installation.
Make sure you place the files in the correct directories. Installing in the wrong location is the most common installation issue.
1

Download and Place the csafap Folder

Download and place the whole folder named csafap in the config folder of your CS2 installation.Path:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\csgo\cfg
Note the path includes game\csgo\cfg - this is for CS2, not the old CS:GO directory.
Common Mistakes to Avoid:✅ Correct: .\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\csgo\cfg\csafap❌ Wrong: .\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\csgo\cfg\csafap (old CS:GO path)❌ Wrong: .\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\csgo\cfg\csafap-config-package\csafap (extra folder)
Linux Users: File paths are case-sensitive. Make sure to use lowercase when executing commands (e.g., exec csafap/main).
2

Copy the csgo Folder

Inside the csafap directory, copy the csgo folder and paste it at this path:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\
This places the custom language file platform_english.txt in the correct location, which provides the text labels for radio wheel options.Final file location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\csgo\resource\platform_english.txt
Edits to platform_english.txt require a game restart to take effect.
3

Configure main.cfg

Open the main config file csafap\main.cfg with a text editor of your choice (e.g., Notepad++).Required Configuration:
  1. Set Your Sensitivity (Line 6) Find this line and enter YOUR sensitivity: 
    alias resetsens "sensitivity 1.0 ; m_yaw 0.022 ; sensitivity_y_scale 1"
    Replace 1.0 with your actual sensitivity value.
  2. Customize Keybinds (Lines 9-12) Change the default keybinds to your preference: 
    bind "M" +map_action           // MAP SELECTION + PRACTICE MODE
bind "J" +T_action             // T SMOKES
bind "H" +CT_action            // CT SMOKES  
bind "K" +crosshair_action     // PRO-CROSSHAIRS, FOLLOW-RECOIL, etc.
  3. Enable FaceIt Binds (Optional) If you want to use auto line-ups on FaceIt, remove the // at the start of lines 14-15: 
    bind "J" +fAC_T_action         // T SMOKES for faceit
bind "H" +fAC_CT_action        // CT SMOKES for faceit
  4. Disable Unwanted Features (Optional) To disable a feature, add // at the start of its line.
AZERTY Keyboard Users: Use scancode binds instead of letters. See the scancode reference or use a scancode bind converter.
4

Add Launch Options

Add the required launch options to CS2 in Steam.How to add launch options:
  1. Open your Steam Library
  2. Right-click Counter-Strike 2
  3. Select Properties
  4. Under General, find Launch Options
  5. Add exactly this:
+exec csafap/main -testscript "../../csgo/cfg/csafap/addons/.vtest"
What these launch options do:
  • +exec csafap/main - Executes the main config file on game launch
  • -testscript "../../csgo/cfg/csafap/addons/.vtest" - Required for ticker-based features (jumpthrow, rapid fire, etc.)
Important: Only exec the config on game launch using the launch option. Do NOT exec it again while on a server, as this can cause the config to be rejected.

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Verify Installation

After completing all steps, launch CS2 and verify the installation:
  1. Open the console (press ~)
  2. Type cl_radialradio and check the autofill options
  3. Press one of your configured keybinds (default: H, J, K, or M)
  4. You should see the custom radio wheel with text labels
Radio tiles are blank? Make sure you completed Step 2 correctly and restarted the game.

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Troubleshooting

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Config Not Found Error

If you see this error: 
exec csafap/main
[InputService] exec: couldn't exec '{*}cfg/csafap/main.cfg', unable to read file
Solutions:
  • Check that the csafap folder is in the correct path (see Step 1)
  • Make sure you didn’t place it in the old CS:GO directory
  • Ensure the folder structure is correct (no extra parent folders)

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Sensitivity Changes to 1.0

If your sensitivity resets to 1.0 and doesn’t switch back:
  • Make sure you set your sensitivity in csafap/main.cfg (Step 3)
  • Auto sensitivity detection was patched by Valve and no longer works

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Movement Keys or Mouse Don’t Work

If movement keys (WASD) or mouse buttons stop working:
  • This happens when the launch option command is too long
  • Check the console for errors after game launch
  • Make sure the -testscript launch option is properly formatted

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Next Steps

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