How to kick yourself in CS2? Kick command: console, player, vote, remove

You are in the middle of a sweaty Premier match, your pizza just arrived, or maybe your internet decided to die with 500 ping. You need to leave, but you don't want that nasty 30-minute competitive cooldown or a massive hit to your Elo. The "Abandon Match" button is staring at you, but we both know that's a trap. This is where knowing how to kick yourself in CS2 becomes a survival skill.

I’ve been there a thousand times. You don't want to be the guy who rages quits; you want a "tactical retreat." While Valve doesn't have a giant "Kick Me" button in the menu, the developer console offers a workaround that pros have used for years. At VRedux, we dig deep into these mechanics so you don't have to. In this guide, I’ll show you the exact CS kick command sequence, how to automate it, and whether it actually saves your Trust Factor.

How to Kick Yourself in CS2: The Command Step-by-Step Guide

Let’s get straight to the meat of it. You can't just ask your teammates to "please kick me" sometimes—they might be toxic, or they might not know how. You need to initiate a vote against yourself. To do this, we need to use the developer console. If you haven't enabled it yet, go to Settings -> Game -> Enable Developer Console and set it to "Yes".

Here is the proven method I use in every CS2 match when I need to bail:

1. Open the Console: Press the tilde key (~) usually located below Esc.
2. Find Your ID: Type the command status and hit Enter.
3. Locate Your Info: You will see a messy list of players. Look for your nickname. Next to it, there are two numbers. You need the first one (usually after the # sign) or the User ID (the first number in the line).
4. Execute the Kick: Type callvote kick [Your User ID].

For example, if the console shows # 12 "PlayerName", you would type:

callvote kick 12

Once you hit Enter, a vote kick menu will pop up on the screen for your team, asking to kick you. Now, here is the catch: your teammates still have to press F1 (Yes). If you are playing with a 4-stack of trolls, they might press F2 just to keep you hostage. But in 99% of solo queue games, if you say "guys press F1 I have to go," they will oblige.

Pro Tip: Don't confuse callvote kick with just kick. The plain kick command only works if you are the server admin (like in a private match with bots). In official matchmaking or Premier, you must use the voting system.

Is It Better to Be Kicked or Abandon?

You might be wondering, "Why go through all this trouble with the console command when I can just disconnect?" It comes down to penalties. Valve's system treats abandoning (leaving and not returning) very differently from being voted off the island.

In my experience testing different scenarios, here is how the game treats you:

If you are experiencing massive lag and literally cannot play, it is better to ask for a kick. Speaking of lag, sometimes the issue isn't the server but your own connection settings. Before you rage-quit, check our guide on how to fix high ping in CS2. It might save your game.

How to Vote Kick Players and Bots

Sometimes the problem isn't you—it's them. Whether it's a spinbotter on your team or a bot that's stuck running into a wall during a private match, you need to know how to clean up the server.

Kicking Another Player

The standard way is simple: press Esc -> Call Vote -> Kick Player. But if the UI is bugged (which happens often in CS2), use the console:

• Type status.
• Find the teammate you want to kick.
• Type callvote kick [Their ID].

This is faster and often works even if the menu is glitching out. Just remember, you need a majority vote.

How to Kick Bots

If you are practicing grenades or testing spreads on a local server, bots can get in the way. You don't need a vote for this; you just need admin rights.

• Kick all bots: Type bot_kick. The server becomes empty instantly.
• Kick specific bot: Type bot_kick [Name] (e.g., bot_kick CT).
• Stop them from rejoining: Enter mp_limitteams 0 and mp_autoteambalance 0 so the game doesn't force new bots on you.

Automating the Self-Kick (For Power Users)

If you find yourself needing to leave matches often (maybe you have unstable internet or a busy life), typing status every time is a pain. While you can't fully automate the ID detection because it changes every match, you can speed up the voting process using binds.

You can bind a key to "Call Vote" instantly. Open your console or add this to your autoexec.cfg:

bind "k" "callvote kick"

Now, when you press "K", it will bring up the kick menu or attempt a kick. However, for the self-kick specifically, the status method remains the most reliable because user IDs are dynamic.

Another trick some players use involves changing their name to something obscure to make it harder for others to vote kick them, but easier for them to identify themselves in the console. Honestly, I don't recommend messing with name exploits; Valve has been cracking down on "Kicked for input automation" errors, and weird scripts can trigger that.

Speaking of scripts and competitive advantages, understanding how the ranking system works is crucial if you are worried about losing your rating after a kick. Read our deep dive on how the CS2 Premier rating system works to understand what happens to your points when you leave.

The "Kicked for Input Automation" Error

Recently, players started seeing a weird message: "Kicked for input automation." This isn't a vote kick. This is the server's anti-cheat (VAC Live) detecting suspicious movement patterns, like spinning too fast (using high DPI) or using perfect bunny-hop scripts.

If you are trying to kick yourself to avoid this, it won't work. This error happens instantly. To avoid it:

1. Don't set your mouse DPI to 20,000 and spin like a helicopter.
2. Disable any external macros for movement.
3. If it happens, verify your game files.

This is different from a standard vote to kick. If you get kicked for automation, the game might treat it as a temporary ban or a disconnect.

FAQ: Troubleshooting Your Kick

I see these questions pop up in forums constantly. Let's clear up the confusion.

Can I kick myself in a 1v1 match?

No. If you are the only real player on the server (or just playing against one enemy), voting won't work the same way. In a local server, just type disconnect. In a public 1v1 arena, you can't kick yourself; you just have to leave.

Why does "callvote kick" say "Vote Failed"?

This usually happens if:

• A vote was recently called and failed (there is a cooldown on voting).
• The server has disabled voting (common in some casual or community servers).
• You entered the wrong User ID. Double-check with status.

Will I get banned if I kick myself too much?

Yes. Valve has a system for "abusing the vote kick system." If you initiate too many votes (kick players constantly) or get kicked from too many matches, you will eventually get a Competitive Cooldown. It starts at 30 minutes and can go up to 7 days. Use this feature sparingly.

Does kicking save my MMR/Elo?

This is the biggest myth in Counter-Strike. If you get kicked and your team eventually loses, you still lose Elo. If they win, you might get the win, but don't count on it. The main benefit of being kicked vs abandoning is avoiding the instant 1,000 rating penalty in Premier mode.

Final Thoughts

Knowing how to kick yourself in CS2 is more about damage control than anything else. It’s a tool for when life happens, or when the match becomes unplayable due to technical issues. Using the status and callvote kick commands gives you a clean exit strategy that is safer for your account than the "Abandon" button.

Just remember: don't abuse it. Use it when you genuinely need to step away without ruining the game for everyone else (or yourself). If you are looking to master more console tricks to control your game, check out our full list of guides in the VRedux Articles Section. Good luck, and try to stay in the match if you can!