What is the CS2 build info watermark?

It is the small text in the bottom-left corner of your screen showing the game's build date and the hash of the server you are connected to. Valve uses it to identify exactly which version of CS2 appears in bug reports, screenshots, and videos.

What is the command to remove the build info in CS2?

Open the console with the tilde (~) key and type r_show_build_info 0, then press Enter. The watermark disappears instantly. It does not require sv_cheats and is safe to use in matchmaking, Premier, and FACEIT.

Why is the build info showing in CS2?

The watermark is enabled by default so Valve can identify the exact build a player is running when bugs are reported. It can also reappear after a game update or if r_show_build_info resets, which is why most players add the command to an autoexec.cfg file.

How do I hide the CS2 watermark permanently?

Add r_show_build_info 0 to an autoexec.cfg file in your CS2 cfg folder, then add +exec autoexec.cfg to your Steam launch options. The command will run automatically every time the game starts.

How do I turn the build info back on?

Type r_show_build_info 1 in the console. It is worth re-enabling before recording a bug report, since the build date helps Valve identify your exact game version.

CS2 Build Info Command: Remove the Watermark Fast

The CS2 build info watermark is the text in the bottom-left corner of your screen showing the game's build date and server hash. One console command removes it, no sv_cheats required, and it's safe to use in matchmaking, Premier, and FACEIT.

CS2 Build Info Command

To remove the build info watermark, open the console and run:

r_show_build_info 0

The text disappears instantly. To bring it back, run r_show_build_info 1. Both 0/1 and false/true work in the Source 2 engine.

Step by step:

Enable the developer console in Settings → Game → Enable Developer Console.
Press the tilde (~) key to open the console.
Type r_show_build_info 0 and press Enter.

If this is the watermark you're trying to remove, you're in the right place.

Make It Permanent with Autoexec

CS2 doesn't always keep this setting between sessions, and updates can reset it. The fix is an autoexec file that runs the command every time the game starts.

Create a file called autoexec.cfg in Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\csgo\cfg.
Add the line r_show_build_info 0 to the file and save it.
In Steam, right-click CS2 → Properties → Launch Options and add +exec autoexec.cfg.

Unlike CS

, CS2 does not run autoexec.cfg automatically, so the launch option is required. If you're building out a full autoexec anyway, our CS2 practice config guide covers a ready-made setup.

Troubleshooting: Command Not Working

If r_show_build_info 0 does nothing, check these in order:

Console won't open: the developer console is off by default. Enable it in Settings → Game, or add -console to your launch options.
Typo in the command: it's underscores, not spaces. The full cvar reference is on Total CS.
Watermark came back: a game update or config reset re-enabled it. Use the autoexec method above so it stays off.
Different bottom-left text: server messages and demo overlays are separate. See our CS2 commands list for the relevant cvars.

What the Watermark Is For

Valve added the build info overlay so developers can instantly see which build a player is running in bug reports, screenshots, and clips. The server hash also identifies which server you were connected to, which helps when diagnosing issues like black and invisible walls in CS2.

Hiding it during normal play is completely fine. Just flip it back on with r_show_build_info 1 before recording a bug report, and if you run your own server, see our CS2 server hosting guide for the server-side setup.