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# How to Disable In-Game Bots in Counter-Strike 2

> Remove automated AI players from your server for a pure human-vs-human experience. Learn how to configure bot quotas and use kick commands in CS2.

## Managing AI Players

By default, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) servers are often configured to fill vacant slots with AI-controlled bots to ensure teams remain balanced. While useful for casual environments, many community owners prefer a pure human-vs-human experience to maintain competitive integrity and reduce unnecessary server CPU load. The FREAKHOSTING Game Panel provides the tools to either restrict bot behavior or remove them entirely from your world.

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    Beginner
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    3 Minutes
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## Global Bot Restriction

To permanently prevent bots from spawning on your server, you must modify the engine's quota variable within your configuration.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the File Manager">
    Log in to your [FREAKHOSTING Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com) and navigate to the **File Manager** in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate Configuration">
    Browse to the following path: `/game/csgo/cfg/server.cfg`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update Bot Quota">
    Find the line for `bot_quota`. If it is missing, add it to the file. Set the value to `0` to disable automated spawning entirely.

    ```bash theme={null}
    bot_quota 0
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and Restart">
    Commit your changes and **Restart** the server via the **Console** tab to apply the new policy.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Real-Time Administrative Actions

If bots are currently occupying slots in your active session and you wish to remove them without initializing a full server reboot, use the following console commands.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Mass Removal">
    Execute `bot_kick` in your console to immediately disconnect every AI entity from the server.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Manual Spawning">
    Even with a quota of `0`, you can manually spawn a single bot for testing or target practice by using the `bot_add` command. This is particularly useful in [Practice Environments](/games/counter-strike-2/setting-up-a-cs2-practice-server-grenade-cams-infinite-ammo).
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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<Note>
  ### Technical Performance Note

  Bots use significant CPU resources for pathfinding and decision-making logic. Disabling them on high-tickrate servers (such as 128-tick) can lead to improved overall performance and more consistent frame times for your human players.
</Note>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **CS2:** Human-only experience active.
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